U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the Maine Technology Institute in Brunswick. The grant will help develop a strategic roadmap to strengthen Maine’s marine living resources economy and improve resiliency against future natural disasters. The EDA grant will be […]
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Brunswick-based association creates online COVID-19 resource to aid fishermen
Brunswick-based Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association has launched a resource guide for issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic on its site at www.mainecoastfishermen.org. According to a news release from the association, “the site assists fishermen in understanding the health impacts of COVID-19, details how to stay safe, get access to health insurance, locate mental health support, find […]
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From the Chamber: Applying for stimulus money: A business guide
There is a cynical meme going around the internet saying that the only money Americans will get from the federal stimulus package is $1,200 per adult, or $500 per child for every household. It’s a great example of how memes are not facts. Memes are not facts. Memes are not facts. (If you say it […]
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L.L.Bean stitchers sewing dog bed liners into hospital face masks
L.L.Bean CEO Stephen Smith described the dog bed liner masks Monday on CNBC’s ‘Power Lunch’ as breathable and ‘very durable.’
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New Balance to start producing face masks to help prevent spread of coronavirus
A representative for the company said that while information about production at central Maine locations is not yet available, the goal is to have all New England factories producing personal protective equipment once a prototype is made.
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Brunswick based STARC Systems to ramp up production of containment units amid coronavirus battle
Officials are doubling production of containment units that can be used to create instant isolation rooms and quarantine sections in hospitals.
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From the Chamber: How to help businesses and yourselves right now
Our world has changed. Covid-19 has re-shaped how we live our daily lives (or at least it should have). If you have not adjusted your routines, I can not express enough how much physical distancing is a requirement now. This is a very real issue and it’s going to take national recognition and compliance to […]
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Brunswick Downtown Association launches Operation Pick-Up
The Brunswick Downtown Association has rolled out Operation Pick-Up, a list of restaurants, retailers and other small businesses in Brunswick that are offering pick up, take out and delivery options as well as online ordering. The list includes business hours, special offerings and contact information and is available at brunswickdowntown.org/brunswick-business-updates/. This initiative was created to […]
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Farmers adapt to get local food to customers during outbreak
Many local farms have opened stands at their farms or rushed to create online stores so customers can safely pick up prepackaged produce.
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From the Chamber: Dinner recap plus Midcoast Community Alliance, Jim Howard honored
The SMMC Annual Awards Dinner was held at St. John’s Community Center, this past Friday, March 6, from 5-8 p.m. where they honored four organizations and four individuals for outstanding contributions to the region. The event was sponsored by BerryDunn, Andrew & Karen Sturgeon, Wilcox Wellness & Fitness and U.S. Cellular, and with generous support […]