Small Business

Jimmy Haight of Kennebunk and Sean Roche Haight of Wells launched a startup named Yabe to help sports card collectors track down rare finds.

Following the recent closure of two dog-themed businesses in the Portland area, Mainebiz checked in with experts for their take on the business model.

While the Kennebunk galleries remain at the heart of the business, opening in Ogunquit was a natural next step for the owners.

In this day of AI 'slop' and lazy journalism, nothing beats good old-fashioned shoe-leather reporting to give a true picture of the businesses that power Maine's economy.

A real estate broker in Lincolnville joined forces with a Camden-based designer to launch FlatWear Clothing LLC in 2024.

This year’s grand prize was raised from $50,000 to $75,000, while the Emerging Business Award grant has been raised from $10,000 to $15,000. Applications are due by Thursday., Aug. 13, at 5:30 p.m.

These four vignettes aim to shed light on what life is like for leaders who have grappled with a physical setback or neurological condition — and the life lessons that came out of overcoming those struggles.

Every week in the Thursday Real Estate Insider, Mainebiz compiles a list of commercial real estate leases. These are the leases published for July 2026.

In May, 29% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, marking the lowest level since May 2020.

Nearly half of Maine businesses surveyed by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce cite workforce challenges and policy uncertainty as barriers to growth .