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Sponsored by: GoNetspeed, a fiber internet provider

The pitch-off contests held recently by Dirigo Labs and Greenlight Maine are ample proof: Innovative new businesses are sprouting in the state, and thriving.

To help cultivate them, Mainebiz last week published Startup Hub — a new business resource, packed with useful information and inspiration for entrepreneurs.

We look forward to reporting on Maine's next startup success stories.

Have you ever seriously considered leaving a job to start your own business?
Yes (73%, 129 VOTES)
No (27%, 48 VOTES)
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Sponsored by: GoNetspeed, a fiber internet provider

The pitch-off contests held recently by Dirigo Labs and Greenlight Maine are ample proof: Innovative new businesses are sprouting in the state, and thriving.

To help cultivate them, Mainebiz last week published Startup Hub — a new business resource, packed with useful information and inspiration for entrepreneurs.

We look forward to reporting on Maine's next startup success stories.

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  • Jim Nesbitt
    July 5, 2022

    Loring closed in 1994. Aroostook County lost 30% of its population. It was an easy if fretful decision to start anew; and stay in Aroostook.

  • July 5, 2022

    And I did! Best decision of my life!

  • July 5, 2022

    Yes. Twenty-eight years ago I quite working for the state and opened a used book store which is still a going concern.