A Letter from our Executive Director Summer is in full swing and things are hopping at MCE as we return to in-person meetings, and launch a number of new programs and partnerships. It’s going to be a busy summer! Before I go there, we’d like to congratulate all of the 28 Top Gun businesses that persevered and […]
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Maine Continues to Emerge as a Great Place to Start a Business – 207 Maine
Many Mainers are finding that their home state is becoming a strong and supportive location for getting their small businesses off the ground. “One reason for the growth of startups in Maine is the support from organizations like the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs,” says Sam Rogers, from News Center Maine. Watch the video here.
$1M Committed to Kickstart Bioscience Cluster Programs for Entrepreneurs
Maine’s growing bioscience industry will get some additional support with the formation of a new “bioscience cluster” initiative. Launched yesterday by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs in Portland, the initiative will aim to support bioscience innovators, entrepreneurs and startup companies involved in human and animal biology, pharmaceutical, marine and agricultural science, and healthcare innovations, according to […]
“Top Gun” Entrepreneur Showcase Winner 2021 Announced
PORTLAND, Maine, May 27, 2021 – The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE) along with its partners, the University of Maine, Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College announced today that The Cubby, from the Waterville Region cohort has won the annual Top Gun Showcase pitch […]
Newly Released Numbers Offer Positive Sign for Maine’s Food and Beverage Companies
First Increase in Total Food and Beverage Sales Since the Start of the Pandemic (Portland, ME – May 7, 2021) New data shows the first positive trend in Foodservice since the start of the pandemic. Numbers from Brian Todd Associates of Census Bureau Data shows March 2021 had the first increase (+5.4% over previous year) […]
Community Staffing Partners awarded Top Gun Diversity Scholarship
March 10, 2021 (Portland, ME) The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE) has awarded the first of a series of Diversity Scholarships to Top Gun 2021 participant Community Staffing Partners in Lewiston, Maine. Over the years MCE has successfully increased participation among women on our Board of Directors, client businesses, and mentors, however, we believe more […]
32 Companies Selected for Annual Statewide Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program
January 7, 2021 Maine Center for Entrepreneurs and Partners Announce the 2021 Top Gun Class (Portland, ME) The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE) along with its partners, the University of Maine, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College, announced today the 32 businesses selected […]
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Announcing the 2020 Top Gun Entrepreneurs
PORTLAND, Maine, January 16, 2020 – The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE) along with its partners, the University of Maine, Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Focus Maine, Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GRMI), The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College and Maine Center Ventures, announced the 44 entrepreneurs selected for the […]