Recent success stories across Maine from the Maine Small Business Development Centers
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True North Beauty – Milo, Maine
Heather reached out to Maine SBDC Business Advisor Ann McAlhany in late 2018 for assistance in developing her business plan, creating financial projections and guidance on marketing her products. The pair have worked together extensively over the last year to obtain several rounds of technology-based funding from Maine Technology Institute for her unique Chaga Infused Formula process.
Bub ‘n Muthas – Winter Harbor, Maine
Ever since he can remember, John Fuhrman’s “mutha” had a real knack for cooking. In DownEast Maine, her kitchen skills were almost legendary. One day, after tinkering around with spices in the kitchen, “mutha” developed a special blend of spices that needed to be shared. The blend combined a Maine attitude with local ingredients such… Read more »
Science Dogs of New England – Ellsworth, Maine
Lindsay Ware has a passion for wildlife and conservation. That is why she started Science Dogs of New England. This new business creates opportunities and solutions for conservation and environmental research in New England using highly trained dogs for efficient, low-impact data collection and conservation processes.
Grasshopper Academy – Houlton, Maine
Lacey made the decision to leave her business partnership and go out solely on her own. She wanted to purchase this existing daycare and keep the doors open. She turned to Josh Nadeau, Maine SBDC business advisor located at Northern Maine Development Commission.
Freckle Salvage Company – Winthrop, Maine
This business owner had been selling her products online and decided it was time to expand her business. For assistance, she reached out to the Maine SBDC.
Lorne Wine – Biddeford, Maine
Maine SBDC helped this couple to complete their business plan and access financing to start their new wine business Lorne Wine in Biddeford, Maine.
Experience Maine – Cumberland, Maine
Rachel Sagiroglu is passionate about all that Maine has to offer. That is why she decided to start Experience Maine, a new full-service travel concierge and event planning company. Rachel knew that tourism is Maine’s largest industry, but noticed that the corporate meetings and events segment of the industry has only grown by 50,000 business-related… Read more »
Purple Shed Woodworks LLC – Portland, Maine
After losing their father to cancer in 2016, Renée Ledoux began to question her career choice as an emergency room nurse. Jason Ledoux began to question his career path after spending time working a desk job, quickly realizing pushing papers was not for him. Neither felt passionate about their career paths and wanted more. One… Read more »
Swanson Consulting & Associates – Trenton, ME
Terri Swanson has successfully held several professional roles over her career. In March 2018, she decided it was time to fulfill her dream and utilize her experience in a new way. With a passion for helping people, she started her own Human Resources consulting business, Swanson Consulting & Associates. Terri was in the beginning stages… Read more »