Local patrons help buoy local businesses, while out-of-state traffic slipped.
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Small gyms in U.S. devastated by coronavirus fears, restrictions
Health and fitness centers lost an aggregate $13.9 billion during shutdowns as of Aug. 31, an industry group estimates.
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Where U.S. small businesses are feeling the most pandemic pain
The latest Small Business Pulse Survey by the Census Bureau offers a glimpse of how small U.S. firms see their prospects.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Rural Maine businesses get help to build renewable energy projects
More than 30 Maine businesses are receiving help from the federal government to launch rural renewable energy projects
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Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies includes 12 in Maine
Portland skincare products maker Brickell Men’s Products had the highest rank in the state, at No. 133, with 3-year revenue growth of 2,774%.
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Maine’s small-business sector still in crisis after reopening
Many businesses report poor sales and low customer counts as the coronavirus pandemic continues to strangle commerce.
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After 33 years, cobbler is stepping away from landmark shop in Westbrook
Paul Rowland is selling his trailer and property, and moving Paul’s Shoe Repair to his garage in Lisbon, where he and his wife moved to be closer to their children and grandchildren.
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Federal emergency loan program for small businesses ends Tuesday
All remaining loan applications for the Paycheck Protection Program must be submitted by the end of the day.
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House passes bill to give small businesses leeway on COVID-19 loans
Maine’s Sen. Angus King introduced a companion bill to the House-passed bill last week, but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take up that version.
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House to vote on targeted fixes for small-business loan program
The stand-alone bill would make changes to the small-business loan program sought by hotels, restaurants and other industries.