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) […]
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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 […]
2020 Top Gun Applications Open – Two New Industry Specialty Classes
(Portland, ME) The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE) and its partners the University of Maine, FocusMaine, Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation and Lewiston/Auburn Metro Chamber, announced that applications are now being accepted for Top Gun, Maine’s premiere entrepreneurship acceleration program that has helped more than 250 startups since 2009. […]