entrepreneurship
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PublishedJuly 19, 2020
Caterers suffer as 2020 brides say ‘I don’t’
With weddings, fairs, festivals and corporate events canceled by the coronavirus, caterers are cooking up alternative business models to keep their companies afloat.
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PublishedJune 7, 2020
Pandemic poses unique challenges for Portland-area startups
In an environment in which failure is commonplace even in the best of times, not all local startups have been able to survive the coronavirus disruption.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2020
Number of Maine specialty food and beverage businesses keeps rising
Meanwhile, local economic development organizations are pitching in with advice and expertise.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2020
Breakfast forum: Neighbors, collaborations offer advantage in Biddeford mills
Affordable pricing and organic collaborations help startups in Biddeford mills, while logistics can be a challenge.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2020
Breakfast forum: Neighbors, collaborations offer advantage in Biddeford mills
Affordable pricing and organic collaborations help startups in Biddeford mills, while logistics can be a challenge.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2019
Chris Sauer, co-founder and CEO of Ocean Renewable Power Co., is retiring
The well-known entrepreneur will remain involved in the Portland company as an adviser.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
Rockland-based chocolate maker opening cafe, store in downtown Waterville
The location at the Colby College-owned 173 Main St. building will include seating areas for customers to enjoy Bixby & Co.'s chocolate confections, including drinks, pastries, espresso and gelato.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Local salsa maker survives some growing pains to hit the $1 million mark
Plucked began in Kelly Towle's basement, and now its freshly made salsa is sold in dozens of Hannaford and Whole Foods stores.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2019
Entrepreneurship conference set for Nov. 13
The Maine Community Foundation event will focus on removing barriers for startups, and recognizing their achievements.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2019
Small-business fund awards $50,000 grant for Maine entrepreneurs
The nonprofit Maine Center for Entrepreneurs is one of 60 business accelerators nationwide to win the grants.