Maine Business Report

Interview with Matt Kearns of First Wind

Matt Kearns, vice president of business development for First Wind, discusses his company's wind farm projects in Maine and the launch of the latest wind farm: Stetson II.

Roundtable discussion on the business of wind energy

The Roundtable discusses the business of wind energy from industry insiders point of view. Roundtable includes Paul Williamson of the Maine Composites Alliance, Jackson Parker of Reed and Reed Construction, and  Brooke Barnes of Stantec Consulting.

Maine: The Small Business State

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - What do small businesses think about the pace of the economic recovery?

What's going on with Maine's commercial real estate market

  PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -  Smart home buyers are always trying to predict when the bottom of the real estate market will hit so they can swoop in and buy a great house at a steal. 

 Smart business owners are no different - many are trying to decide if this is the right time to take the plunge and buy or lease more space for expansion, while others are trying to figure out how to "unload" a vacant property they've been stuck with for some time.

Is venture capital right for your business?

(NEWS CENTER) Maine's businesses, like those across the US, all need access to capital to exist and grow.

Interview with Fletcher Kittredge, CEO of GWI

Fletcher Kittredge, CEO of GWI talks about FairPoint, communications and connectivity in Maine, and the "Three Ring Binder" initiative - GWI's plan for broadband access across the state.

Roundtable discussion: FairPoint and the future of broadband access in Maine

The Roundtable discusses the FairPoint situation and the future of broadband access in Maine featuring Phil Lindley of the ConnectME Authority, Steve Hand of Know Technology and Rep. Cynthia Dill of District 121 in Cape Elizabeth.

Interview with Robin Goodwin Of Fairchild Semiconductor

Robin Goodwin, Executive VP Fairchild Semiconductor, talks about the global market place and their business strategies - as well as the company's future in South Portland.

Creative Economy in Maine - Is It Still Alive And Well?

John Rohman of WBRC Architects and Engineers, Skip Bates of  Bangor Savings Bank and Amber Heffner, owner of Little Harbor Technology talk about the future of the creative economy for Maine.

Announcing The Mainebiz 2009 "Next" List

Mainebiz Editor Carol Coultas introduces the 10 people selected for the Mainebiz "Next" list for 2009.

The Mainebiz 2009 "Next" List

Alan Hinsey interviews three"Nexters" from the Mainebiz 2009 "Next" list.  In the studio are Megan Williams, Executive Director of Hardy Girls Healthy Women, Suzanne Fox, President of Fox Intercultural Consulting Services, and  William Sulinkski CEO, of AccelGolf in Brunswick. 

Mainebiz Out And About-- Powering Up Maine Forum

Out and About with Mainebiz to the Powering Up Maine forum held at the Wyndham Hotel and Conference Center in Portland.

Mainebiz Sunday-- "Nexters" Afterthoughts

Extended conversation with Mainebiz 2009 "Nexters" - only seen on the web.

Rapid Fire Sunday-- Part I

The Rapid Fire Sunday Roundtable features John Mahon, Dean of the University of Maine School of Business, Nicole Witherbee from the Maine Center for Economic Policy and Steve Bowen of the Maine Heritage Policy Center.  

Rapid Fire Sunday-- Part II

The Rapid Fire Sunday Roundtable features  John Mahon, Dean of the University of Maine School of Business, Nicole Witherbee from the Maine Center for Economic Policy, Steve Bowen of the Maine Heritage Policy Center and Michael Fiori, an entrepreneur from Brunswick.