At Wednesday’s Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts talked about the aspects of building a small business, from when to start to when to quit.
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CMP sweetens its offer for approval of transmission corridor, to $258 million
In confidential documents, the power company and its partners offer incentives over 40 years if regulators approve the 145-mile project through western Maine.
Regulators threaten CMP with sanctions for failing to fix customer service problems
In a scathing letter, the Public Utilities Commission said the power company has not met performance standards laid out last year.
Merger involving Vets First Choice will create Maine’s largest publicly traded firm
The animal-health tech company, Covetrus Inc., would have annual revenue of about $4 billion.
The Wrap: There’s a slew of new places opening
Plus a new brew and the return of a favored event.
Advocates rally in Maine for continued access to CBD products
More than 100 people turned out at the State House to protest the state’s removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduced a bill to make the sale of CBD legal in Maine.
Maine lobster orders tank as Chinese turn to tariff-free Canada
What had been one of the busiest times of the year is a reminder of the devastating impact of the U.S.-China trade war and of the need to refocus on domestic Chinatowns and new Asian markets.
ReVision Energy brings on New Hampshire firm
A merger with Energy Emporium increases the Portland renewable company’s presence in northern New Hampshire.
Maine lobstermen’s group to take position on waiting list
Democratic Rep. Joyce McCreight has proposed letting more than 50 people off the waiting list, which includes more than 200 fishermen.
Maine bakery drivers’ lawsuit will become class action
They seek $5 million and want to be classified as employees, not independent contractors, in order to receive benefits.