The CEI Women’s Business Center launched Maine Women’s Business List recently. It has nearly 300 women-owned businesses listed so far.
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Michael Strahan flies into space with astronaut’s daughter: ‘Wow!’
Saturday’s launch marks the last one this year by private U.S. companies as space tourism finally takes off.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
New inflation number feeds angst about Democrats’ $2 trillion bill
But the recent performance of financial markets suggests investors don’t see consumer price hikes as a long-term problem.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Amazon program has funneled tens of thousands to anti-vax activists
AmazonSmile, which donates a half-percent of every purchase from its online store to the nonprofit of a shopper’s choice, gave over $42,000 to the nonprofits last year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
U.K. seeks unity at G7 meeting over Russia’s ‘malign behavior’
Moscow denies planning to attack Ukraine and accuses Kyiv of its own allegedly aggressive designs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Rolling blackouts possible this winter, New England power grid warns
Rolling blackouts may hit New England if there’s an extended cold snap this winter
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Postal Service’s long-term staffing shortage puts strain on mail delivery in Maine
The thinning ranks are burning out and mail service is lagging, union officials say, as letter carriers often work 60- to 80-hour, seven-day weeks.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. consumer prices soared 6.8% over last year, most since 1982
Inflation has been intensifying pressure on consumers, especially lower-income households and particularly for everyday necessities.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Income is up, but poll shows Americans focus on inflation
A new AP-NORC poll finds that far more people are noticing the higher prices than the pay gains.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Need business advice? Now you can ask Bill Webster. The retired superintendent is back in the Twin Cities as a SCORE mentor
• Three day’s left to donate to the chamber’s Stuff the Bus drive.
• Saddleback Mountain chooses a solar partner.
• New construction at Tambrands in Auburn.
• The chamber’s year, by the numbers.