This week, I have two separate pieces I want to get into. I want to share some the things we’ve been working on at the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber that we haven’t told the world about yet, and also, I want to acknowledge some trends I have been seeing that are definitely shifts in how business […]
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Bath pastry maker clears obstacles for recent immigrants seeking jobs
Gagné Foods provides free transportation and makes adjustments to support the new Mainers who keep gourmet pastries rolling off the production line.
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NEW HIRES Fontaine Family, a real estate company, has hired Nathaniel Szurgot, Brock Bergeron and Chris Lemieux as agents who will work at its Auburn office. Previously, Szurgot was a processing lead at 1820 Spirits, and he has a bachelor’s degree in history from Plymouth State University. Bergeron graduated from the Winchendon School, a college […]
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UMaine to build $10.3 million aquaculture research, workforce training center
Set to open in 2025, the Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center in Orono will prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.
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Welcome to ‘Snark Tank,’ where Silicon Valley start-ups get roasted
Most young businesses fail. Tech founders get blunt feedback at a comedy show – and laugh off the challenges standing in their way.
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From the Chamber: Christmas in July? A glimpse at event planning.
Recently, I have been highlighting some of the outstanding community events that happen in our region each summer. Last week, I highlighted several big August happenings, including the Topsham Fair, Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, Maine Highland Games and Kindness Day Bath, just to name a few. Additionally, we had two hugely successful events just happen […]
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Brunswick and Topsham bank branches welcome new official
Norway Savings Bank recently announced that Penny Anderson has been appointed assistant vice president and market manager for the bank’s two branches in Brunswick (83 Maine St. and 14 Gurnet Road) and the branch in Topsham (47 Topsham Fair Mall Road). Anderson joined the bank’s team in 2020 as a personal banker for the Midcoast […]
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Lewiston, Auburn Citylink bus drivers rally for better wages
A spokesperson for Western Maine Transportation Services, which operates Citylink, said the company “is continuing to bargain in good faith with the union.”
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Gingham brings a unique flare in Freeport women’s fashion
Gingham, located at 25 Bow St. in Freeport, opened its doors in May, bringing in brightly colored dresses, luxury denim and more to the already extensive shopping options in the coastal town.
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People on the move
NEW HIRES Hancock Lumber has hired Dan Lauzé as the retail operations center project manager. He comes to Hancock Lumber from Oldcastle APG as a Lawn and Garden division customer service team manager, IT department business process lead and an enterprise resource planning systems trainer for its national products group. He also served in the […]