Manufacturing

The Maine Outdoor Economy Summit, scheduled to be held in Portland Jan. 21-23, is designed to be a meeting ground for sharing ideas and actions across the industry.

L.L.Bean has promoted top retail executive Greg Elder to succeed Stephen Smith as president and CEO, the...

Activity at boat service yards and marinas is steady and most Maine marinas have waiting lists for dockage and moorings.

Derek Volk, the CEO of Volk Packaging, expects “more growth in 2026,” but he continues to sound the theme that “Maine continues to be a be an extremely challenging state to do business.”

The head of the Manufacturers Association of Maine offers a mixed outlook on the state's economy in 2026.

“Product diversification is more challenging than ever because the consumer has never been more varied,” says Jenn Lever, president of the Lewiston-based brewer.

CEI Capital Management will use new federal tax credits to draw private investment into manufacturers creating good-paying jobs in Maine and beyond.

Maine's five-year ban on the sale of products containing toxic "forever chemicals" was recently extended to several additional product categories including textiles and upholstered furniture.

Here’s a look back at 10 stories that shaped 2025, starting with a photo essay by photographer Tim Greenway from the 2025 Mainebiz Fact Book.

The biweekly column made its debut in 2025 and will continue in 2026.