This is Part 2 in a month-long series where we’ll be previewing the important business aspects that we’ll need to focus on in the year ahead. The goal is to help our citizens understand where our businesses are at, and let them know how we can help them thrive in 2021. We’ll focus on 2021 […]
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Brunswick Downtown Association’s annual meeting to be virtual
The Brunswick Downtown Association Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, Jan. 28, via Zoom. The theme of the meeting is A Year Like No Other. Bowdoin College Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Matthew Orlando will introduce incoming BDA board members and reveal the election results of new board members, conducted by email prior to the […]
From the Chamber: 2021 Business Outlook: Ending COVID to Help Businesses
This is part one in a month-long series where we’ll be previewing the important aspects that we’ll need to focus on in the year ahead. Let’s help our citizens understand where our businesses are at, and let them know how we can help them thrive in 2021. We’ll focus on 2021 events, business trends, new […]
New Ventures Maine announces free business success workshop series
New Ventures Maine has created a series of ten online workshops to help entrepreneurs understand and manage the many components of starting and growing their small businesses. This series is intended for individuals exploring new business ideas and is also appropriate for established businesses looking to push forward a new strategy, according to New Ventures. […]
From the Chamber: Year in review, Part IV: The last half-year
This is the final installment of our year in review where we remember the good things that happened in 2020, while also recognizing the struggles we’ve overcome. In Part I, we looked at some good things that were currently underway, or about to happen, over the holidays. In Part II we highlighted the Chamber’s Annual […]
Smith joins Richmond Area Health Center
Clinical social worker Agnieszka “Aga” Smith joined Richmond Area Health Center in December. According to a news release, immigrating to the United States 18 years ago, Smith earned her Master’s degree in social work from the University of Silesia in Poland before continuing her studies at the University of Southern Maine and receiving her Master […]
Brunswick dealership to be acquired by Darling’s
Darling’s Auto Group has closed a purchase and sales agreement with Yankee Ford of Brunswick, according to a news release. “As the current Yankee Brunswick Ford staff joins the Darling’s family, customers can expect we’ll all be going above and beyond in their community,” said Jay Darling, the auto group’s president, in a news release. […]
Unprecedented wave of solar development spurs land rush in Maine
Over the next few years, solar energy farms will be popping up across Maine, which has no specific rules for where such projects should be sited.
From the Chamber: Understanding Chambers of Commerce, Year in Review Part III
Welcome back to our year in review series where we remember the good things that happened in 2020, while recognizing the struggles. In Part One, we looked at some good things that were currently underway, or about to happen, over the holidays. In Part Two we started at January and got into April highlighting pieces […]
From the Chamber: A season of giving thanks: Year in review, Part 2
Though 2020 is a year many people would sooner forget, there were some wonderful things that happened this year too. When they look back 10, 20 or 50 years from now, they will find all of the chaotic news headlines, but I hope the most diligent researchers will dig deep and find this column. Because, […]