Redd, the Brunswick-based energy bar company, has raised the majority of a $1.5 million investment round. The company filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities…
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Committee holds hearing on bill to expand MTI’s scope
The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development held a public hearing Wednesday on LD 1324, the bill that would broaden…
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New coding school coming to Maine
Three Maine organizations are bringing a successful coding school to Maine in an effort to increase the public’s access to educational opportunities around software and web…
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Is Vets First Choice preparing for an IPO?
I don’t like to peddle in speculation, but I believe my headline poses a fair question given some recent activity at the Portland company.…
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Maine startups log zero VC deals in Q1
While investors poured $13.9 billion into venture-backed startups during the first quarter of 2017, none of those dollars found their way to Maine companies, according…
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New bill seeks to expand Maine Technology Institute’s scope
A new bipartisan bill has been introduced in Augusta that would expand the Maine Technology Institute’s role within the state’s innovation ecosystem. The bill—LD…
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Committee votes against governor’s proposed cuts to incubator funding
The legislative committee that oversees economic development last week voted against a portion of Gov. Paul LePage’s biennial budget that would zero out funding for…
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Forager emerges from stealth mode to improve the local food movement
More than three years after leaving a high-profile job as co-founder and CEO of CashStar, David Stone this week unveiled his newest startup, Forager.…
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MTI awards $1 million to 25 companies in February
The Maine Technology Institute awarded more than $1 million in grants and loans to 25 Maine companies and research organizations in February 2017. MTI…