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Updated: Jul. 26, 2020 at 6:58 PM EDT
|By Owen Kingsley
Boat sales are through the roof
Updated: Jul. 16, 2020 at 6:36 AM EDT
|By WABI News Desk
The report from the committee suggests half a billion dollars divided into categories supporting public health, child care, schools, housing, and immigrant workers.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2020 at 1:16 PM EDT
|By Ryan Mains
The tattoo shop reopened in a new location with new safety guidelines for customers and artists.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
COVID-19 concerns have kept the boats in port so far this year
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
Businesses must show a 50% decline in sales
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
As the state works to reopen, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to create challenges for small businesses.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 8:54 PM EDT
|By News Desk
The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act was cosponsored by Senator Angus King.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 5:43 PM EDT
|By Morgan Sturdivant
Owner Lisa Wardwell says the closing comes with immense sadness after owning it for six years.
Updated: May. 7, 2020 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
We spoke with the owners of SweetFrog and The Not So Empty Nest about how they are changing things.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The hospitality industry is planning for when the state allows their members to resume more of their operations.
Daily Forecast
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 3:41 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
They're hoping a checklist for out-of-staters will be approved
Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 8:12 AM EDT
|By News Desk
Maine State Chamber of Commerce hosting online presentation Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 11:59 PM EDT
|By WMTW
The spokesperson said the closings were not related to the coronavirus outbreak.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2020 at 2:28 AM EDT
|By Paul Dwyer
They recently created a Facebook group, Kennebec Valley Restaurant and Business Support During COVID-19, where businesses can post updates for the community like new hours, menu options, and services.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 9:23 AM EDT
|By News Desk
More than 5,300 small businesses in Maine have been approved for more than $1 billion in forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
The SBA is providing businesses with information on how to apply.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2020 at 9:35 AM EDT
|By News Desk
Maine State Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free webinar to inform Maine business owners about new resources available to them.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 3:16 PM EDT
|By Spencer Roberts
Depending on square footage, businesses are allowed between 5 and 100 customers inside at a time.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 6:12 PM EDT
|By News Desk
That's because so many businesses were affected by a previous executive order that closed all businesses deemed non-essential.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2020 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By News Desk
Deb Neuman stopped by TV5 with emergency preparedness TIPS for your business.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2020 at 6:20 PM EST
|By Ryan Munn
The Vinyl Canteen is now open on Central Street.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2020 at 6:13 PM EST
|By Paul Dwyer
One of those folks is Mike Parlin, owner of Shiretown Tire. His business is located right next door to LEAP.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2020 at 6:05 PM EST
|By Paul Dwyer
Demolition starts next week on the Ohio St. Bridge that goes over I-95.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2020 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Morgan Sturdivant
The main focus was getting the word out about the free resources, including small business development centers in the state.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2020 at 12:48 PM EST
|By WMTW
Boston Brands of Maine is switching to 24/7 production of Fireball at its Lewiston facility.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2020 at 1:07 PM EST
|By WMTW
L.L. Bean said in a statement it is in the process of reorganizing.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2020 at 8:14 AM EST
|By Associated Press
The firm has said it plans to invest $38 million into Maine's third-largest ski mountain. Upgrades will include replacing an old chairlift, expanding daycare and retail space and installing new snowmaking equipment.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2020 at 3:12 PM EST
|By News Desk
Deb Neuman stopped by TV5 to tell us how libraries are good for business.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2020 at 7:19 AM EST
The Verso paper mill company announced it has the necessary regulatory approvals to move forward with plans to sell its Maine mill as part of a $400 million deal.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2020 at 8:32 PM EST
|By WMTW
The $10 million tax break would be spread over a 30-year period.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2020 at 6:52 PM EST
|By WMTW
The company is located inside the old Portland Public Market building on Cumberland Avenue.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2020 at 4:38 PM EST
|By News Desk
Deb Neuman stopped by TV5 with some tips on creating better business habits in the new year.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2020 at 11:21 PM EST
|By WMTW
No reason was given for the restaurant's closure.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2020 at 5:02 PM EST
|By Brianna Bires
It has been a decade since she first starting making cheese, and she credits her parents for teaching her to work hard.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2020 at 4:48 PM EST
|By Emily Tadlock
Small, local businesses strive to drive in customers all year long, but their efforts increase around the holidays.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2019 at 4:51 PM EST
|By Emily Tadlock
The owners say they enjoy visiting food trucks and realized there was a need for a coffee truck or in their case camper.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2019 at 3:58 PM EST
|By Emily Tadlock
Eight fully lit houses and businesses later, Kaleb Pushard has taken his passion for the holidays to new heights.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2019 at 4:11 PM EST
|By Brianna Bires
They originally opened the bakery to make their home-made bread.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2019 at 6:58 AM EST
|By The Associated Press
The state has said it expects recreational marijuana to be available in stores by spring 2020.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2019 at 6:09 PM EST
|By Paul Dwyer
But they never closed, and they're coming back strong.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2019 at 4:48 PM EST
|By News Desk
Deb Neuman stopped by TV5 with some holiday gift ideas for employees.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2019 at 4:09 PM EST
|By Spencer Roberts
POPonOVERS Cafe & Baked Goods open in 2017
Updated: Dec. 4, 2019 at 4:21 PM EST
|By News Desk
Deb Neuman stopped by the TV5 studio with some ideas to help your business goals in the new year.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2019 at 4:37 PM EST
|By Allison Arbo
John Kennerson from Treworgy Family Orchards is in to talk about the event and a little bit about their orchard.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2019 at 6:55 PM EST
|By Paul Dwyer
He met with the Rotary Club in a series of meetings with business and community leaders over Monday and Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2019 at 6:45 PM EST
|By Paul Dwyer
A group of Central Maine students are getting ready to seize the opportunity.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2019 at 7:57 PM EST
|By Paul Dwyer
Google's 'Grow with Google' workshops introduce people to a number of tools and resources Google has to offer.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2019 at 8:21 AM EST
|By Joy Hollowell
Striking Gold Jewelers uses hand fabrication to re-purpose rings, necklaces, bracelets and more.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2019 at 6:07 PM EST
|By News Desk
Deb Neuman stopped by TV5 to talk about shopping local.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2019 at 5:36 PM EST
|By Spencer Roberts
Will's Shop 'n Save in Dover-Foxcroft was awarded Grocer of the Year and also highlighted as part of National Veterans Small Business Week.