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Entrepreneurs ‘critical to Maine’s economic future,’ says Top Gun’s top gun

This year's Top Gun cohort participants will range from seafood producers to tech startups.

🔒Digital health startup Kinotek raises $2M for new hires, expansion

The Portland-based developer of a digital health platform used by fitness and wellness professionals in 44 states is targeting expansion into the Middle East and North Africa in 2026.

🔒Small business: Restaurant owner pumped to branch into fitness

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

Waterville startup accelerator rolls out enhanced prototyping and finance programs

In the past four years, Dirigo Labs has helped generate $14.6 million in sales and more than $21 million in capital raised by its alumni companies.
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Bold predictions for Maine’s economy in 2026 span recession risk to practical optimism

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

10 ‘Made in Maine’ columns that showcase home-grown craftsmanship at its best

The biweekly column made its debut in 2025 and will continue in 2026.

‘Check your ego at the door’ and other leadership lessons

Here's your curated list of C-suite insights shared by 10 Mainebiz panelists this year.

Robots, rage rooms and other offbeat stories in 2025

As we get ready to wind down the year, here’s a recap of 10 stories that tickled our fancy in 2025. 
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Maine PFAS testing lab rebrands to reflect growing national reach

Maine Laboratories, a “forever chemical” testing and analysis service in Somerset County, changed its name to PFAS Laboratories.

Maine startup will offer a new twist on dinner parties

Susan Ruhlin, the former head of Dirigo Labs in Waterville, aims to bring people together for shared meals via a platform called JoynaTable.
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