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Maine Entrepreneurial Resource Corps is Here to Help Entrepreneurs Network
Starting a new business is no easy feat, and many entrepreneurs face a variety of challenges when trying to get their ideas off the ground. One of the biggest hurdles
Maine Innovations Night
On April 5th we gathered for the UpStart Maine’s Spring edition of Maine Innovation Night! We brought together an amazing line up of showcasers and an energetic audience at the
Featured Founder: TrustedRentr Reports Rental History to Boost Credit Scores and Build Trust
Promising a new standard in apartment renting, the University of Maine founders of TrustedRentr are confident their online platform will build trust among landlords by helping tenants, for the first
Coffee Hound Coffee Co. President Discusses Being an Entrepreneur in the Age of COVID
Recently, Jennifer Litteral – President of Coffee Hound Coffee Co. – sat down with RuralRise to talk about how COVID has impacted her business.
Featured Founder: True North Beauty
So, you’re wondering how to break into the luxury skincare market? Most business advisors won’t recommend you base your operations in the far north woods of Maine. And they may
UpStart Success Story: Mainely Buoys
A century ago, Maine waters were dotted with hand-carved, hand-painted wooden lobster buoys. The varied colors, patterns, and shapes made each buoy a unique identifier of its lobsterman owner and
An UpStart Volunteer Story featuring Jessica Giles
UpStart Board of Directors member Jessica Giles, AVP Business Banker with Machias Savings Bank shares what supporting Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem means to her.
Box of Maine Builds Loyalty Through Social Media
Over the past few years, social media has allowed many small businesses to create content, expand their communities and build trust through transparency. In early 2019, Box of Maine realized
Lessons Learned with Bub ‘n Mutha’s
From Bub ‘n Mutha’s Start in 2018 until now, owner John Fuhrman has learned how to adapt and use consistency to stay successful and grow connections for his award winning
UpStart Volunteer Spotlight Featuring Gavin Robinson
UpStart Board and Events Committee member Gavin Robinson, Main Street Banker for Bangor Savings Bank, shares his experience volunteering with UpStart Maine. Read below to learn about Gavin’s story and
Bangor: A Hub of Technology, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship
The City of Bangor’s draft Economic Development Strategic Plan (Jan. 2022) suggests branding Bangor as “a hub of technology, commercialization of research, and entrepreneurship” and the UpStart Maine Coalition of
Scale Up Webinar: The Do’s & Don’ts of Angel Investing
June is HERE and with it comes a new Scale Up Webinar! Are wondering about getting angel investments for your start-up? If so, this webinar is for you. Learn what
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