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Maine’s leading workers’ comp insurer to pay $17 million dividend

by STAFF REPORT June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

The MEMIC Group will pay the dividend to its members in the coming weeks, with the average employer receiving more than $1,100.

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Gorham textile designer wins $100,000 business prize

by Tux Turkel June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

Erin Flett is this year’s grand prize winner of $100,000 in Greenlight Maine, a television pitch competition in its fifth season.

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ImmuCell receives $500,000 loan from Maine Technology Institute

by STAFF REPORT June 16, 2020June 17, 2020

The Portland-based animal health company will use the funds to help increase its production capacity for one product and complete the development of another.

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Portland startup gets expedited federal review for stroke recovery product

by Peter McGuire June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

A program developed by MedRhythms uses sensors, music and software to help stroke survivors overcome walking impairment.

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CMP rolls out program to regain customer trust in billing accuracy

by Glenn Jordan June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

Following a series of controversies over billing and collection practices, CMP promises to issue a $25 credit to any customer who receives an inaccurate billing statement.

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Revamped emergency loan program remains a short-term fix

by Peter McGuire June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

Changes to the Paycheck Protection Program extend deadlines and loosen restrictions, but they still offer no solution to long-term revenue shortfalls.

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Pandemic poses unique challenges for Portland-area startups

by Glenn Jordan June 7, 2020June 6, 2020

In an environment in which failure is commonplace even in the best of times, not all local startups have been able to survive the coronavirus disruption.