Portland’s planning board approved construction of the graduate school and research center in East Deering, but concerns about traffic remain.
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City review of new Roux Institute turns to highway ramp, bike lanes, buses and parking
When complete, the new campus is expected to host about 5,000 students in East Deering at the site of the former B&M Baked Beans factory.
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Maine colleges, universities partner with defense industry to recruit and train thousands of workers
As overseas military threats multiply, the U.S. defense industry is looking to vastly scale up hiring and worker training, including in Maine.
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Roux Institute awarded nearly $1 million for clean energy incubator program
The money comes from the governor’s Clean Energy Partnership program, one of many created with Maine’s share of American Rescue Plan funding.
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Maine businesses, schools get smart at artificial intelligence meeting
A study by the Portland-based Roux Institute finds that a handful of Maine industries are using AI as a tool for increased efficiency and a host of other competitive advantages.
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Tech company Garmin plans 50 hires, build-out at its Yarmouth site
The maker of GPS and navigation devices is quietly expanding at the former headquarters of mapmaker DeLorme, where Eartha keeps turning.
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Roux Institute ends one of its Portland growth programs for tech startups
The institute, a branch of Northeastern University in Boston, launched the Techstars Accelerator in 2021 to boost the growth of young technology companies.
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Maine Voices: Roux campus risks being a Trojan horse for development
Northeastern University’s Roux Institute needs a permanent home in Portland. Does it need an adjacent hotel, stores, bars and restaurants? I’d argue no.
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Roux Institute joins with hospital networks to boost health care tech start-ups
The program created in partnership with MaineHealth and Northern Light Health will provide residencies to entrepreneurs in health care tech.
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Portland Planning Board recommends zoning changes for Roux Institute redevelopment
The changes, which have to be approved by the City Council, would pave the way for transformation of the former B&M Baked Beans factory site into a new graduate school and research center.