Latest NewsSevere thunderstorms downed trees on Thursday 6/20, causing significant damage as well as power and communications outages. Some roads were temporarily closed. A new bill proposes that the state minimum wage should apply to farm workers. It will be discussed at an Augusta public hearing. Read More Hannaford has announced that its grocery store and pharmacy in Gardiner will reopen on Wednesday 3/27. The store and a number of other buildings in the area suffered severe flooding in December 2023. Read More Some Maine companies hope to improve the health of their employees in the year ahead, according to the results of a recent survey. Read More (text-only version) A powerful storm brought strong winds, significant snowfall and rain to the state on Tuesday night and Wednesday 1/10/24. It caused flooding, road closures and thousands of power outages. A number of Maine businesses have called for greater residential rent relief, emphasizing the harmful effects of high rents upon employees and customers. Read More Rockland's Island Institute intends to use new USDA funding to benefit small businesses in coastal and island locations. Read More Ellsworth's downtown district has attracted new retailers with the help of a concept that lets entrepreneurs test their ideas with "pop-up shops" and optionally remain in place as long-term businesses. Read More (text-only version) Some lobstermen in Maine have recently diversified their businesses by becoming kelp farmers. Read More A new incentive program for businesses recently went into effect and has begun to attract interest from companies in Maine, such as an aquaponics farm in Lisbon. Read More (text-only version) Maine law will no longer allow retailers to sell most fluorescent light bulbs as of 2026. The legislature passed this bill because the bulbs contain hazardous mercury. Read More Maine's state government has adopted a plan to distribute $70 million in aid to farmers affected by PFAS contamination. It will do so over a five-year period. Read More A nonprofit organization intends to purchase multiple Maine newspaper businesses before August 1st. They include the Press Herald, Kennebec Journal and others. Read More A potential strike could create difficulties for Maine businesses that rely on UPS to deliver products or receive supplies. Read More A major food business incubator in Portland plans to move to a larger location in South Portland. The nonprofit enables entrepreneurs to rent commercial kitchen space. Read More (text-only version) A few Maine farmers have combined fish farming and hydroponic agriculture in their greenhouses, a practice that expedites plant growth while conserving water. Read More A Vietnamese restaurant in Portland has unionized with the support and encouragement of its owners. Only a small number of Maine eateries have unionized. Read More Is Anything Really "Too Good to Be True"? These words may sometimes protect us from deception, but do they also cause people to reject great opportunities? Read More (MBN) Several Maine businesses have recently introduced new vegetarian and vegan products, including snacks, pasta sauces, croissants, dips and desserts. Read More Why Electric Rates Have Risen and What You Can Do About It: Many Maine business owners and other individuals saw their electricity bills skyrocket in early 2023. Several factors have contributed to these price hikes. Read More (exclusive to MBN) Entrepreneurs in Skowhegan have the opportunity to participate in an informative seven-week business lab and enter to win $5,000 from a local bank. Read More  Recent News
InformationCan Paid Memberships Help You Save Money on Supplies? Retailers like Office Depot and BJ's offer memberships that you can use to purchase paper products, breakroom supplies and other business-oriented merchandise at a discount. Does it make sense for your company to sign up? Read More  
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