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George Matelich and Jimmy Haight launched the “virtual coffee shop” for entrepreneurs and business professionals in Maine.
Abbe Chabot served for 20 years as a Maine State Police detective, and is now a manager with Dirigo Risk Management Solutions. Among other things, the firm trains businesses in active shooter response.
The Maine Grains building, in the former Somerset County prison, has become something of a business hub. And that role is now growing.
Agritourism is bringing fresh ideas and new people into one of Maine's oldest industries. For the public, the draws include overnight accommodations, guided hikes and themed events.
The Portland conference, held for the first time since 2019, offered sessions on a range of topics and networking events for budding and wannabe entrepreneurs.
Army veteran Alex Quataert owns a Portland lighting franchise, Blingle, which employs three permanent staff members and brings on temporary workers for seasonal projects.
Small, rural businesses have unique financing needs. USDA’s federal capital helps to stimulate business creation and growth.
SoulBeing, led by founder Colleen Kavanagh, connects employers with alternative health and wellness care providers as a benefit for employees.
Vinyl never truly went away. It’s outlived the iPod, cassettes and now CDs. A new generation is discovering vinyl, and some small businesses in Maine are welcoming the old-school audiophiles.
Small Business Development Centers in Maine recorded one of their highest numbers of business starts during 2023. “I think the pandemic caused a lot of people to rethink things," says Maine SBDC Director Mark Delisle.
Some 20 women of diverse backgrounds have graduated from a program at the CEI Women's Business Center South in Portland. Alumni are forging new paths in sectors from fashion design to travel.
Investors are taking a closer look at environmental, social and governance factors to assess a company's viability. ACE columnist Carrie Green Yardley outlines how to address ESG.
The SBA counts any business with fewer than 500 employees as a "small business." In Maine, 99.2% of all businesses fall into that category.
The Brunswick location, in a former Tim Hortons coffeeshop, will hold a grand opening on Friday, May 17.
This year's annual honors, the 24th edition, will pay homage to the late Madeleine "Maddy" G. Carson, who started the awards program.
For our special series during Small Business Week, Mainebiz checked in with Tabitha Swanson of the Swanson Group LLC.