Those interested in grants of up to $5,000 have until July 31 to submit applications through somersetbusinessresources.org.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine Growth Council launches small business grant program
Small businesses, entrepreneurs or sole proprietors in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland needing an infusion of cash because of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for grants of up to $2,000.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
During the coronavirus pandemic, some say, robots may shift from being a novelty to a necessity.
Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
Alfond Foundation backs efforts to develop Waterville tech, innovation startups
A grant awarded Bricks Coworking, Thomas College and Tortoise Labs aims to provide training in design, the development of software and accommodations for startup entrepreneurs.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville-based tech startups mark milestones in their development
Founded by Colby and Thomas college students, the businesses have their roots in the Greenlight Pitch competitions backed by both schools, which have attracted $20 million in investments over five years of competition.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Fishing captains can get COVID-19 aid for sternmen, too
New federal rules now allow boat captains to use federal Paycheck Protection Program funds to pay deckhands.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Main Street Skowhegan awards $20,000 to 23 businesses from COVID-19 Relief Grant program
Donations toward the grant came from several businesses within the community as well as a grant from the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Virus a big boom for consumer fireworks sales, big bust for commercial display companies
Central Maine Pyrotechnics sees revenue loss as municipalities cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
State decision to open adult-use marijuana market to non-residents sparks lawsuit
Maine Cannabis Coalition says the state’s decision to violate its own marijuana law will put residents at a competitive disadvantage.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Retailers struggle with customer compliance on COVID-19 safety mandates
From face masks to customer limits, the amount of social distancing occurring at Maine businesses varies by store, region and time of day.