Tom Rainey

Economic development

🔒Bold predictions for Maine’s economy in 2026 span recession risk to practical optimism

Forecasts run the gamut from the specter of a recession to a dose of practical optimism from a coffee entrepreneur.
Economic development

Bold predictions for Maine’s economy in 2026 span recession risk to practical optimism

Business leaders from around the state have varying expectations for the coming year.
Business expansion

Maine Center for Entrepreneurs hires CFO and expands role of operations specialist

The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs has expanded its staff to strengthen the organization’s leadership capacity in both finance and operations. 
Awards

Top Gun winner bests 5 other finalists to take home $25,000

Peace House Studio, a Bath-based manufacturer of organic cotton clothing, won this year’s Top Gun competition, and took home a check for $25,000.
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Small Business

On the Record: Keeping services ‘affordable, competitive and relevant’ for Maine entrepreneurs

As executive director of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs for close to a decade, Tom Rainey has a front-row seat to the state’s startup scene.
Agriculture

Encore planned for Maine food trade show, awards in Portland

The Maine Food Producer Showcase & Golden Fork Awards will be held at Brick South on Thompson's Point on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Higher education

Summer reading lists: From Stephen King novels to Barbra Streisand autobiography

At the height of the summer vacation — and summer reading — season, Mainebiz asked business movers and shakers about the pages they're turning.
Higher education

Former Allagash Brewing sales director joins Maine Center for Entrepreneurs

Naomi Neville succeeds Susan Hanson as program manager for the organization's Cultivator Food Accelerator.
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