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Commercial development in 2021: From retail reboots to ‘ghost’ kitchens, here’s what’s trending
Renee Cordes Updated: February 8, 2021Six experts take a look at what's on the horizon over the year ahead for Maine business real estate and development. The predictions confirm some trends, but also contain a few surprises.
Building Business: In Windham, two financial institutions will partner on space
Peter Van Allen Updated: February 8, 2021Cross Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank will share a building on the "best corner" in the town, an arrangement that's unusual for both businesses. In other construction news, a spring groundbreaking is expected for a vertical greenhouse in Westbrook.
New directors sought for USDA Maine rural development, FSA
Staff Updated: February 8, 2021Tim Hobbs, USDA rural development state director, and David Lavway, Farm Services Agency executive director under the Trump administration, will be replaced with Biden appointees, and the state's congressional delegation is looking for candidates.
Denver hydroponics company acquires Maine-based Grow Depot stores
William Hall February 2, 2021GrowGeneration Corp. is the country's largest chain of stores devoted to hydroponic gardening, or cultivation without soil. The company has expanded through acquisitions, including the purchase of two Maine stores.
UMaine awarded $2.8M to accelerate 3D wind blade development
Staff January 29, 2021Wind blade molds will be printed on the world’s largest polymer 3D printer, using recyclable, bio-based materials reinforced with wood. The technology could cut development costs by 25% to 50% and accelerate time to market by at least six months.
Maine cities get low marks in cost-of-crime ranking
Maureen Milliken January 28, 2021A financial services ranking that measures costs of insurance, crime prevention and more, found Lewiston, Bangor and Portland to be way down the list of "safest cities" in the U.S. between 30,000 and 100,000 people.
Northern Light Health converts Bangor arena into a $125K vaccine clinic
William Hall Updated: January 28, 2021The site will initially handle 900 vaccinations a day, but at full capacity will allow 2,000 people daily to be inoculated against COVID-19. Northern Light is also prepared to use the arena as a field hospital for treating Mainers with the disease.
Sappi printing technology could help make biotechnology devices
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 25, 2021Pattern printing for fashion may someday be used to inexpensively produce "microfluidic" water purification and medical diagnostic devices. The Westbrook company is working on the idea with the University of Maine.
Overfished 25 years ago, Maine sea urchins eyed as aquaculture candidate
Staff Updated: January 25, 2021The spiky creatures are valued for their tasty roe. Maine’s wild stocks were overfished in the 1990s. Researchers are looking at new farming techniques.
MEREDA Forecast Conference: After challenging year, mixed prospects ahead
Maureen Milliken, Laurie Schreiber, Renee Cordes and Peter Van Allen January 22, 2021Mainebiz has complete coverage of the annual industry gathering, held Thursday by the Maine Real Estate and Development Association. Our reporting starts with this roundup of highlights and observations from the virtual conference.
Today's Poll
Since the pandemic, Maine has seen an increase in leadership transitions.
In 2024, we saw an unprecedented rate of change as leaders retired, resigned, switched jobs or sought time to recharge.
In December, we noted that changes in top management affected law firms, banks, nonprofits, health care institutions, universities and businesses in Maine.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Senior Smart
Few people are adequately prepared for all the tasks involved in planning and providing care for aging family members. SeniorSmart provides an essential road map for navigating the process. This resource guide explores the myriad of care options and offers essential information on topics ranging from self-care to legal and financial preparedness.
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