small business

Published
December 17, 2023

In a world of online shopping, Maine’s specialty shops thrive

Retail giants like Amazon and Walmart may have the holiday shopping market cornered, but in some ways they just can't compete with corner shops in places like Belfast.
Published
November 16, 2023

Bowdoinham farm to host new holiday market in collaboration with local artisan
Published
September 19, 2023

Main Street Bath cohort opens registration for small business program
Published
September 8, 2023

New state retirement program targets small-business employees

About 200,000 Maine workers who have long gone without employer-sponsored retirement savings plans soon will be able to save for their golden years through the Maine Retirement Investment Trust.
Published
July 31, 2023

Mainebiz Small Business Forum to discuss sustainability

Published
June 23, 2023

No ifs ands or putts: New mini golf course set to become a central Maine destination

Moose Mountain Adventure Park in Richmond is slated to open an 18-hole course and ice cream stand on July 1.
Published
May 30, 2023

Over 100 small businesses urge Maine lawmakers to pass paid family leave bill

A letter to legislators and Gov. Janet Mills says there is strong support for the bill in the business community, despite concerns some have that the legislation would unduly burden small companies.
Published
April 25, 2023

SCORE Maine and Fork Food Lab partner to help and educate industry entrepreneurs
Published
December 29, 2022

New owners to take over popular Hallowell coffee shop

Kyle and Michelle Ng, who opened Traverse Coffee Co. on Water Street in 2019, sold the business this week and announced plans to move to Japan to serve as church missionaries.
Published
September 1, 2022

Health insurance premiums for Maine small businesses to decline slightly in 2023

The Mills administration credits a reform combining individual and small-market plans, but Republicans call the 0.8 percent decrease 'a one-time, election-year minuscule savings.'