Posts Tagged: creativity

Timber Candle Bar & Boutique – Caribou

Located on Route 1 in Caribou, Timber Candle Bar & Boutique is redefining retail in Northern Maine by blending handcrafted home fragrance products with immersive, experience-based retail.

Perakis Ironworks Group – Portland

Sam Perakis is the owner of Perakis Ironworks Group in Portland, where he specializes in architectural ironwork such as railings, fences, and gates. His work also includes sculpture, historical reproduction, repairs, and tool making. With a decade of blacksmithing experience and active membership in regional and national blacksmithing associations, Sam brings deep craft knowledge and… Read more »

Electric Cottage Collective – Brunswick

After graduating with a Master of Social Work in 2020, Liz Kovarsky faced the challenge of beginning a new career during a time of social isolation. She found herself craving deeper human connection and a more sustainable work-life balance. As she spoke with others facing similar struggles, an idea began to take shape: What if… Read more »

Stand Out This Holiday Season: A Small Business Guide to Success

As the holiday season approaches, consumer spending is expected to rise. Even more promising, nearly 50% of shoppers prefer to visit physical stores to “assess products first-hand,” according to a recent Accenture Holiday Shopping survey. In this guide, we share three strategies to help your small business make the most of this shopping season. Tip… Read more »