Mid Coast Hospital is offering free tobacco policy technical assistance and incentives to local businesses. Any business in Sagadahoc County, Brunswick, or Harpswell looking to create or refresh its tobacco policy can work with Mid Coast Hospital’s Community Health Promotion team to receive free support and signage. Businesses that take part in this effort by […]
Times Record Business
Posted inTimes Record
“The foundation of the wealth:” Why Black Wall Street boomed
In a century-old family story about a teenage aunt who liked to drive her luxury car down the trolley tracks of Tulsa, Kristi Williams still savors a tiny, lingering taste of how different life could have been for all Black Americans after slavery. On Monday, Tulsans commemorate the 100th anniversary of a two-day assault by […]
advertisement
Posted inTimes Record
Anthony Jamison named acting president of Main Street Bath
Anthony Jamison has been voted acting president of Main Street Bath, a nonprofit working to enhance the appearance and economic stability of downtown Bath. Jamison takes the place of Sally Johnstone, who stepped down from her role as president last week. Jamison is a Bath native and serves as secretary of the Bath Rotary Club. […]
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast workforce training available
Midcoast Economic Development District is offering assistance to find workforce training and job opportunities for those living in Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties and the communities of Brunswick, Harpswell, Lincolnville, Northport, Searsmont and Belmont. Midcoast Economic Development District is a municipally-led economic and community development organization. It works with communities and individuals to help them reach their next step towards […]
Posted inTimes Record
Topsham lobster business products win accolades
Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. of Topsham has won Product of the Year for their Maine Shore Dinner for 2, an award given by the Specialty Food Association. The Specialty Food Association is a membership-based trade association representing 3,500 businesses. “Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. started more than 20 years ago with the goal to make Maine […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
Bull Moose management, employees at odds over closure of store
The music store chain’s location in Salem, N.H., abruptly closed on Friday, with company employees claiming the workers there were fired for protesting the end of mask requirements.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick ‘boomerangs’: Why these entrepreneurs left Maine, only to return later
The last 10 years brought more than 140 new business entities to Brunswick Landing and Topsham Commerce Park.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport artist’s work to benefit Brunswick-based fishermen’s association
Brunswick-based Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association has partnered with Freeport artist Maegan Monsees, owner of Mae in Maine, to offer a Fishermen’s Association rope gathering bucket. The association is a non-profit that works to enhance the sustainability of Maine’s fisheries by advocating for the needs of community-based fishermen and the environmental restoration of the Gulf of […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber – Who is your Covid Hero: A celebration of community
Last Thursday, the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber held a two-in-one event combining our annual golf tournament with a pared-down version of our Awards Dinner. The Awards Reception began around 4:30 p.m., as all the golfers returned to the clubhouse to be greeted by guests of the event. We regained a sense of normalcy on the […]
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: We need to talk about hiring
We need to talk about hiring. There’s a lot I’m hearing, seeing, and reading about the issues business owners have with their staffing levels right now, and why they think that’s happening. I tell business owners they have to run their business as they see fit, but I do have some suggestions that I urge […]