The Great Impasta restaurant won the “People’s Choice Award” – new for 2020 – in The Brunswick Downtown Association’s Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest. Grampa’s Garden won “Best Interpretation of the Theme” and “Most Creative use of Product or Merchandise” went to Lemongrass Vietnamese Restaurant. Cash prizes will be awarded in each category. The contest […]
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Brunswick modular wall manufacturer steps up production as CARES act is set to expire
STARC Systems, a manufacturer of temporary modular walls used for occupied renovations and instant isolation, said it is accelerating its manufacturing process to accommodate healthcare facilities looking to apply CARES Act funds to their order before Dec. 31. According to a news release from STARC, healthcare networks have made system-wide investments to include STARC’s modular […]
From the Chamber: A season of giving thanks and other 2020 observations, Part 1
In my 20s, I had years that were almost indiscernible from one another — 2005 and 2006 for instance. I’m sure significant life-altering (at the time) events happened in 2005 and 2006, but when someone says to me today, “what about 2006?” nothing immediately jumps to mind. We all have years like that in our […]
Wild Oats opens at former Brunswick Navy base
“Moving to the Landing is a huge step for us after 30 years in business,” said Becky Shepherd, owner of Wild Oats.
BIW unveils Legacy Vault, an online historic archive
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works on Monday unveiled its Legacy Vault, a publicly available repository of historical information, images and stories that provide insight into the critical role the shipyard and its employees have played for the state of Maine and for the U.S. Navy. The Legacy Vault is an online collection of photos, articles […]
Moving forward, supporting each other and gifting experiences
This week, rather than tackling just one issue, I want to dive into several thoughts about different business topics. To steal a format from Mr. Dickens’ holiday classic, some of this will be about our past, our present and our future. Past: Turning 70 Into 80 Into 90 “I told you so,” is a cruel […]
Tech-based entrepreneurship course for female founders opens 2021 enrollment
Female entrepreneurs with ideas for software or software-enabled startups may now enroll in the 2021 cohort of Propeller, a free, six-week online course operated by the CEI Women’s Business Center. The course is designed to guide women from all backgrounds as they build their businesses while overcoming barriers that disproportionately affect female business owners, particularly […]
Bath Iron Works set to buy energy from 6 Maine solar projects
The company didn’t disclose how much power it plans to purchase or the related cost savings it anticipates.
From the Chamber: A message of thanks for business leaders and citizens
With Thanksgiving come and gone, and the last of the turkey sandwiches being eaten, it may seem like we are past the window of mentioning gratitude. However, I don’t feel giving thanks should have a season. With that, I did want to share with all of you a message of thanks we sent to many […]
Brunswick Downtown Association hosting annual window-decorating contest
People’s Choice Award added to event