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Fact Book 2025: Doing Business in Maine

Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine showcases Maine’s many economic development opportunities and the attributes that make Maine a special place to work, live and play. For companies in Maine, and for companies who are looking to relocate or expand into Maine, the Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine is a great resource on Maine market stats and facts. Mainebiz has expanded the information we provide to give company owners and senior managers data and statistics from sources on a national, statewide, regional and local basis to provide the business community with a clear picture of the Maine marketplace.

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A guide to Maine’s resources for startups and innovators

Here's a start for startups navigating Maine's network of pitch competitions, funding sources and advisor groups.

A showcase for Maine photographers — and data, too

This year’s Fact Book has a particularly visual feel to it, with photo essays by regular contributors Tim Greenway, Jim Neuger and Fred Field.

Beyond Vacationland: A Maine photographer captures manufacturing in the Pine Tree State

From axe making to pizza ovens, photographer Tim Greenway goes behind the scenes to showcase the tradition and innovation of Maine's manufacturing landscape.

Finance Authority of Maine offers a range of programs

About FAME The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is a quasi-independent state agency whose mission is to enrich...

Gear for growing scallops is harvesting shellfish — and awards

Seascale, founded by Charles Walsh and Jon Steuber, swept the competition’s three prize categories, receiving $20,000 as the judge’s Pitch Prize winner, $3,000 as the Founder’s Choice award and $2,000 by audience voting.

How Maine stacks up on some national lists

Here’s an overview of how Maine ranked on a wide range of lists, according to the personal finance website WalletHub.

Living in Portland without a car is possible, but challenging: Advocates call for safer streets

There are pluses and minuses to getting around Maine’s biggest city without an automobile.

Maine manufacturing: Strong roots, stronger future

Manufacturers across Maine are investing in advanced technologies, expanding into global markets and creating good-paying jobs in communities of all sizes.

Making waves in Maine: ‘Lift All Boats’ program mentors teens in the art of lobstering

The nonprofit mentorship program by the team behind Luke’s Lobster aims to give high school students an entry point into lobstering either as a hobby or livelihood.

Monson’s moment: A northern Maine town with an arts community and a James Beard Award-winning restaurant

Photographer Fred Field, a Mainebiz contributor, made several trips to the Piscataquis County town of Monson to see its progression as an arts community and home to a James Beard Award-winning restaurant.

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