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Submissions from 2025
A technology trailblazer with an eye on expansion, Renee Cordes
Baby, it's cold inside : $56M waterfront facility is poised to turn Portland into regional logistics hub, Renee Cordes
Building a community : Jim Godbout helped transform a Biddeford church into a nonprofit center for teens, Renee Cordes
Building the doctor pipeline : with new Portland home, Maine's only medical school tackles physician shortage, Renee Cordes
Buy low, sell higher : despite Maine's pricey housing market, 'flippers' are turning bargains into profit, Renee Cordes
Cresting the third dimension : 3D printing sparks new manufacturing in Maine, Renee Cordes
Going against the grain : Allagash Brewing founder Rob Tod puts a priority on sourcing local ingredients, Renee Cordes
Green and growing : three startups powering Maine's eco-economy, Renee Cordes
Hire ground : northern Maine employers hustle to attract- and keep- workers, Renee Cordes
Maine snack attack : startups aim to take a biteout of $173 billion US market, Renee Cordes
Maine's startup and talent attraction impressario, Renee Cordes
"Me-Retirement" takes off : these Maine women business leaders in theor 40s and 50s are taking a career break, Renee Cordes
New life for funeral homes : disruption comes to a traditionally staid industry, Renee Cordes
On the Record : Jeannine Diddle Uzzi, president of Thomas College, Renee Cordes
Portland at a crossroads : downtown safety tensions taking a toll on small businesses, real estate, Renee Cordes
The Madison money trail : how TimberHP got into financial trouble- and how it aims to get out, Renee Cordes
Trouble in toyland : trade tensions, rising costs threaten to upend small toy businesses in Maine, Renee Cordes
Word on the street : retail reuses, mixed-use makeovers and igloo dining spheres to Maine development trends in 2025, Renee Cordes
How to create a grateful workplace culture, Kym Dakin-Neal
A family business leader breaks the glass ceiling, Tina Fischer
A restorer of antique windows created a product that safely strips old lead paint, Tina Fischer
Generous perk or employer headache? Maine businesses get ready for Paid Family and Medical Leave law, Tina Fischer
Hallowell thrives amid challenges : the small city is addressing housing needs, water quality, Tina Fischer
Lewiston-Auburn punches above its weight : despite escalating costs, development continues as L/A addresses housing shortage, Tina Fischer
Mass timber expands building options : but, for now, it's not produced locally, Tina Fischer
Preparing for the future : two family businesses managing succession, Tina Fischer
R&D has been a high priority in Maine : but funding cuts could have broad impact on research, Tina Fischer
Rock Row unveils medical campus : new cancer center at Rock Row provides uniquely comprehensive patient care, Tina Fischer
Storm brewing for coffee roasters : tariffs, inflation, and property tax hikes spell higher prices, Tina Fischer
Supporting immigrant women navigating a new life : Claudette Ndayininahaze builds off her experience to help others, Tina Fischer
Award : 40 under 40, Mainebiz
All aboard the "Kate" : Moosehead Lake's fabled steamship Katahdin still chugging, Jim Neuger
Slurpin' USA : on the water with Maine's oyster growers, Jim Neuger
Gettin' chippy : Taste of Maine potato chip plant under construction in Aroostook County, John O'Meara
In Maine, "value added" is taking on new meaning : growers are finally getting the processors they've long sought, John O'Meara
Spud specialists : with specialty potatoes, family farm thrives in Aroostook County, John O'Meara
Senior housing crisis : surge of developments seek to meet increasing demand, Sloane M. Perron
A leader who helps build Maine's construction workforce, Laurie Schreiber
An MBA tackles "forever" chemicals with Maine's first testing lab, Laurie Schreiber
A STEM program that feeds career growth : a biomedical program trains future researchers, but federal funding cuts jeopardize its own outlook, Laurie Schreiber
Betting on Bethel : From glamping to paddleboarding, outdoor firms find niches in the local economy, Laurie Schreiber
Building modular : factory prefab can provide efficiencies and make it easier to train and retain employees, Laurie Schreiber
Businesses tee up for golf : new technology and business models redefine a classic sport, Laurie Schreiber
Business transitions : when buying companies, new owners seek to honor legacies while eying the future, Laurie Schreiber
Capital development : Augusta's development pipeline includes mixed-use builds, downtown conversions, and hundreds of residential units, Laurie Schreiber
Filling a niche : sparked by an idea, small business owners go all-in to build their enterprise, Laurie Schreiber
Finding a way : Kevin Bunker and Laura Reading are tackling Maine's affordable housing crisis, Laurie Schreiber
Going with the flow : a Portland company replaces diesel with hydro-kinetic energy to power remote communities, Laurie Schreiber
Homing in on affordable homes : developers get creative to build more 'missing middle' housing, Laurie Schreiber
Hospital ills : restructuring, partnerships and facility upgrades in the works amid growing financial crisis, Laurie Schreiber
Lawyering up : expansions, alternative models, and a closure reflect churn in the legal industry, Laurie Schreiber
Maine banks 'bank' on New Hampshire growth : Granite State offiers new market opportunities and a similar culture, Laurie Schreiber
Manufacturing the future : UMaine's advanced capabilities advance companies and workforce for the 21st century, Laurie Schreiber
More startup incubators start up : public and private organizations are sharing labs and resources to stoke entrepreneurs, Laurie Schreiber
New businesses are up in downtown Bangor : flowers, charms, hot tubs, and ice cream are part of this year's wave, Laurie Schreiber
Printer scrolls with the times : three generations continually adapt as print industry evolves, Laurie Schreiber
Solutions-focused science : Deborah Bronk steers Bigelow Lab expansion to boost reach, programming, Laurie Schreiber
The merits of MERIT : a state-run program provides retirement savings to workers who otherwise wouldn't have a plan, Laurie Schreiber
A born entrepreneur : Ben Davis runs two midcoast companies whose products dovetail, Peter Van Allen
Amplifying the arts in Waterville, Peter Van Allen
How to build an age-inclusive culture, Megan Walton
Franchise owner leads with 'care, clarity, and consistency', Alexis Wells
UNE President ready to take on higher ed challenges : James Herbert leads opening of new Portland medical campus, Alexis Wells
Submissions from 2024
Ad maven, triathlete and breast cancer survivor aims to 'make each day count', Renee Cordes
After covid delays, Portland cold-storage warehouse set to open by year's end, Renee Cordes
Back on the clock : why some Mainers are choosing to 'unretire' and keep working well into their 80s, Renee Cordes
Breaking barriers : women entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds get boost from Maine program, Renee Cordes
Building homes in Bangor : residential developers, local officials tackle the Queen City's housing gap, Renee Cordes
CFOs on call : in Maine and beyond, demand grows for 'fractional' finance chiefs, Renee Cordes
Charms of the farm : from goat hikes to flower festivals, Maine agritourism is thriving, Renee Cordes
Emergency treatments : trying times for Maine's rural hospitals spark entrepreneurial approaches, Renee Cordes
Exit focus : the good, the bad, and the unnerving about selling a family business in Maine, Renee Cordes
From the Cold War to high tech : behind the scenes at TechPlace, Brunswick's business incubator, Renee Cordes
Grit and granola : Grandy Organics CEO Aaron Anker has big plans for the Hiram-based brand, Renee Cordes
Growing pains : Maine life sciences, biohealth startups hustle to raise capital in a tough environment, Renee Cordes
Making the grade : small but maighty foundation opens college doors for growing number of Mainers, Renee Cordes
On the record : Geoff Iacuessa, president and general manager of the Portland Sea Dogs, Renee Cordes
Rewriting the rulebook : from 'lawtech' to niche practices, law-related business ventures are taking off in Maine, Renee Cordes
Riding out the storm : Amid economic uncertainty and growing impatience with the Fed, Maine banks keep calm and carry on, Renee Cordes
Seafood entrepreneur, business mentor aims to empower underserved women, Renee Cordes
Shining a light for others : Mary Lou Smith helps fellow domestic-abuse survivors find their voice, Renee Cordes
Snap, crackle, and pop-up : temporary retail gains traction in Maine, Renee Cordes
Tariff turmoil : how proposed trade taxes might affect Maine manufacturers, Renee Cordes
The reel deal : how Maine real estate professionals are using social media to drup up business, Renee Cordes
Transportation : Portland Jetport director predicts 'stable growth', Renee Cordes
Turning the tide : how climate change is reshaping waterfront development in Maine, Renee Cordes
'Zoomer' housing boom ; pent-up demand sparks Gen-Z buying spree in Maine, Renee Cordes
The County's claim to fame : Aroostook is known for its potatoes and its Potato Blossom Festival, Fred J. Field
Cultivating a farm, a nonprofit, and a community, William Hall
Dressed for a new kind of success, William Hall
Like family : This CEO leads a fast-growing global company with generations-old values, William Hall
Two innovators are driving change in a mill town- and in a legacy industry, William Hall
Award : 40 under 40, Mainebiz
Clean energy jobs : in Aroostook County, workforce training programs eye future opportunities, Bridget Reed Morawski
Farmers look to the sun : but with solar arrays adding to revenue, conservation becomes issue, Bridget Reed Morawski
It's getting hotter : USDA's plant hardiness map update reflects what Maine farmers already know, Bridget Reed Morawski
A city manager with a knack for economic development and communication, Laurie Schreiber
Bath shipyard is building a workforce : Bath Iron Works has a slew of initioatives at attract and retain workers, Laurie Schreiber