Blueprint Surf Co. is engineering 3D-printed surfboards meant to last longer than traditional foam and fiberglass ones.
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German bakery and restaurant The Pelzer opens doors in Bath
Former award-winning graphic web designer opens German-style bakery and restaurant on Commercial Street in Bath.
Maine lawmakers kill 2 bills meant to protect privacy of residents’ online data
The state’s business leaders fiercely opposed the restrictions they said would have limited their ability to target ads to potential customers.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteer mentor helping prospective entrepreneurs in Rumford area
Service Corps of Retired Executives is a free service that helps small businesses plan, launch, manage and grow.
One stop shop for crystals and fossils in Farmington
Nature Boy Jim’s Crystal Emporium has opened a new shop in downtown Farmington, where crystals, minerals, and fossils can be purchased in store or over Facebook or Instagram.
Webinar offered on selling to government
LEWISTON — A lunch-and-learn Zoom webinar titled on how Maine Procurement Technical Assistance Center assists small businesses to sell to the government will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. It is presented by the Eastern Maine Development Corp. and Maine Procurement Technical Assistance Center, in partnership with the Lewiston-Auburn Metro Chamber […]
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.