Small Business

Artist & Craftsman is expected to close only one U.S. store, while relocating the Portland location to Westbrook

Greater Portland enters 2026 with a strong economic foundation and a vibrant business community, yet employers face very real pressures, according to Quincy Hentzel, president and CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Michaela McVetty has been using pop-up events to introduce her new business venture to the community.

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

Cary Tyson, executive director of Portland Downtown, says proposed development in downtown Portland signals momentum and a promising future.

The Small Business Administration is offering loans of up to $2 million to some small businesses and nonprofits that experienced weather-related financial losses last May.

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

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