Plucked began in Kelly Towle’s basement, and now its freshly made salsa is sold in dozens of Hannaford and Whole Foods stores.
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Entrepreneurship conference set for Nov. 13
The Maine Community Foundation event will focus on removing barriers for startups, and recognizing their achievements.
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Small-business fund awards $50,000 grant for Maine entrepreneurs
The nonprofit Maine Center for Entrepreneurs is one of 60 business accelerators nationwide to win the grants.
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Maine’s bioscience sector gathers to figure out how to bring jobs, advance health
More than 175 entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers attend the inaugural Life Science Ventures Seminar hosted by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs in Portland.
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Eight Maine startups head to TechCrunch Disrupt
The companies at the international conference will have the opportunity to meet venture capitalists, investors, founders and other entrepreneurs.
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Maine entrepreneurs to wade into ocean-reliant businesses at event
Startup Maine, an annual, 3-day training and networking event in Portland, is adding workshops and speakers focused on the so-called ‘blue economy.’
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Cumberland startup’s app provides new tool for parole and probation
Call2Test developed an app that alerts people on probation or parole of drug tests and mandated appointments. Its founder hopes to roll out the app in Maine, as he’s done in 29 other states.