The Portland-based animal health company reported a 12% increase in sales and progress on its efforts to earn regulatory approval for a new product called Re-Tain.
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New business accelerator planned for Portland’s Roux Institute
International entrepreneur network Techstars will provide 10 young companies a year with funding and mentorship at the technology school.
State validates more than 80,000 signatures for new CMP corridor referendum
The Secretary of State’s Office finds 80,506 valid signatures, more than enough to put the issue on the November ballot.
U.S. lobster exports to China rebounded in 2020
Maine’s lobster industry sees the boost as a positive sign in a year of declining international trade caused primarily by the coronavirus pandemic.
Employment barriers for highly skilled immigrants lead to ‘brain waste’ in Maine
Hundreds of immigrants have moved to Maine in recent years, including those with expertise employers in the state desperately need. But many can’t get a job in their field.
‘Holey Donut’ café changes name after Portland’s Holy Donut sues
The dispute was resolved amicably between the popular Maine doughnut shop and an Oregon café that once bore the allegedly infringing name.
More than 7,600 Maine employers approved for new pandemic aid
About $553 million in forgivable loans has been approved for Maine businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program’s current phase.
Solar installer Insource Renewables joins ReVision Energy
The two Maine-based, employee-owned companies said the deal will help them tackle the regulatory and workforce challenges in Maine’s rapidly expanding solar market.
Recreational pot sales have more than doubled since Maine’s market launch
As more stores, manufacturers and cultivators have been approved, retailers have been able to expand product varieties and lower prices.
Maine, New England scientists team up to boost region’s sea urchin fishery
Sea urchins are a hot commodity in Asian markets, and one University of Maine scientist believes they could become a valuable economic driver for the region.