Cumberland County

Portland recycling company embarks on $36M expansion

When completed in 2027, Ecomaine's state-of-the-art facility will process up to 25 tons per hour, a 66% increase over current capacity.

New home of Portland trade show firm built for flexible work

The “activity based working” model gives employees a choice of settings for diverse types of work rather than a single assigned desk.

🔒From the Editor: It’s no lie — running a business is hard work

Why do so many small business owners feel like they have to crawl through barbed wire to make it all work?

Ask ACE: How can I build a leadership pipeline in my small business?

Developing future leaders starts with everyday work. Do employees take ownership without being asked? Do they solve problems for others? Do they care about how decisions affect customers and coworkers?
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🔒WEX names new chair of reshuffled board as hedge fund wins seats

David Foss was named board chair at the Portland-based provider of financial technology services to replace Melissa Smith, who will retain a board seat and remain as president and CEO.

🔒Longtime Portland jeweler aims for bigger sparkle in city’s Old Port

The family-owned business will triple its retail footprint with a move to 455 Fore St., expanding to 6,000 square feet from its current location at 580 Congress St.

🔒Friday Food Insider: Niche photographer offers fresh lens on Portland food scene

The Photo Kitchen features a fully functional kitchen designed for food photography, video shoots and content creation.

🔒The ripe stuff: Outdoor Portland Farmers’ Market comes out of hibernation

For the latest edition of her monthly "Street Sense" column, Mainebiz Deputy Editor Renee Cordes checks in with vendors early in the season selling products from honey to microgreens.
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🔒Newsworthy people and performances for May 18, 2026

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms and health care institutions in Maine.

Women execs talk leadership, career caveats at Mainebiz forum

From the “disease to please” to minimizing one’s physical presence, this year's Mainebiz Women's Leadership Forum explored habits that can hold women back from reaching their goals, as outlined in a book entitled "How Women Rise."
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