The Good Crust, which makes pizza dough using grains only from Maine, began as a startup in Skowhegan before moving earlier this year to Canaan.
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Maine awards $5 million in relief grants to small businesses
More than 380 small businesses across the state will receive up to $50,000 each through the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
‘Business is bonkers’ in downtown Bath this year as holiday season approaches
Sen. Angus King said he was impressed by the “vitality” of Bath’s thriving downtown while visiting small businesses Monday.
Mainer’s affinity app to connect families, businesses to launch in mid-August
Match2Play was created by Sara Lopez, a mother of four boys who was inspired by her own struggle to find other families to connect with after moving to Maine four years ago.
Biden creates 2-week window for only the smallest businesses to apply for pandemic relief
Biden’s team is also carving out $1 billion to direct toward sole proprietors, such as home contractors and beauticians, the majority of which are owned by women and people of color.
More than 6,000 Maine employers receive new pandemic aid
About $463 million in new Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans has been approved in the month since applications started.
Gov. Mills offers compromise to give tax break to 99% of business loan recipients
The proposal would extend full state tax relief to the first $1 million received by small businesses and nonprofits under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Maine lenders report less demand for latest round of pandemic relief loans
Reduced demand for Paycheck Protection Program loans is likely the result of stricter requirements, other funding options and the recovery of some industries.
Maine lenders ready for second round of Paycheck Protection Program
The federal program, renewed as part of an economic stimulus package passed last year, can provide up to $284 billion in loans.
Passage of federal pandemic aid bill gives Mainers glimmer of hope despite shortcomings
The $900 billion package that passed the House and Senate late Monday includes a $300-per-week unemployment benefit for the next 3 months and $600 stimulus checks for those making up to $75,000.