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A handful of fashion brands call Maine home: Maine is making a name for itself in the fashion world

Seven Maine fashion, accessory and manufacturing companies have made a name for themselves well beyond the Pine Tree State.

A Maine photographer’s account of finding the perfect spot for viewing eclipse

Intrepid photographer Fred Field is a regular contributor to Mainebiz. He's a road warrior, and this time, in addition to taking photos of the eclipse, he provides a first-hand account of his trek to find the perfect viewing point.

Breeding innovation: Rarebreed grows out of Maine’s animal-health hub

The startup works to improve veterinary care by applying lessons from human health care. Rarebreed's founders believe the result can be better outcomes for patients, greater satisfaction for clients, and more rewarding work for clinicians.

Despite economic factors, Maine real estate continues to be hot property

Maine's median home price broke the $400,000 mark for the first time in June and, while the market has cooled somewhat from the pandemic, the quest for an affordable house remains a challenge.

Electrifying the fleet: Biddeford company takes aim at converting commercial vessels to electric

Electric engines have started to become popular on recreational vessels, and now Maine Electric Boat sees an opportunity in converting commercial work craft to battery-powered propulsion.

Fact Book cover inspired by mountains, rivers and the coast

Tim Greenway, a longtime Mainebiz contributing photographer, took the photos used on the cover of the 2024 Fact Book.

Foodies lament closings, hail openings: In the past year, Maine has seen a lengthy menu of restaurants opening and closing

Maine has seen a lengthy menu of restaurants come, go and turn over ownership. Let’s take a...

Genesis Fund aims to help developers get access to MaineHousing funding

So far, Genesis has responded to over 100 Maine developers and communities interested in learning about the affordable housing development process and funding opportunities.

How Maine employers can bridge the skills gap and develop a workforce

In the ongoing debate about the skills gap in America, one critical aspect often goes unnoticed: awareness.While...

How to better position your company to do business with the state of Maine

Government contracts can be a windfall for a small business, but getting into the system can be tricky.

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