Posts Tagged: transition

A&B Naturals – Bar Harbor

Posted by Jennifer Boutin & filed under Retail, Success Stories.

Tommy Maruca and Jonathan Record are first time small business owners but long term fans of A&B Naturals, the natural food store they just bought on MDI! The couple shares a passion for a healthy lifestyle and products that are good for both people and the planet. Values they also share with the previous owner,… Read more »

CIA Cafe – Saco

Posted by MaineSBDC_Admin & filed under Restaurant, Success Stories.

Photo of the dining room at CIA Cafe, wooden tables and chairs and windows letting in natural light on the neutral walls and floor.

In early 2022, Jamie Bissonnette and his business partner Duncan Taylor were presented with the opportunity to purchase CIA Cafe (pronounced see-ya), a successful coffee, sandwich and art shop located in Saco. With tons of food and beverage business management experience, Jamie decided it was time to take a chance and step out on his… Read more »

Snow Dogs – Camden

Posted by MaineSBDC_Admin & filed under Success Stories.

Cartoon of a dog on a hot dog, riding it like a snowboard. Sun and mountains are in the background.

 If you’ve ever visited Camden you’ll know there is a little something for everyone, food, shopping and outdoor adventures! It also has the only ocean view from a ski area on the Eastern Seaboard at Camden Snow Bowl! Another thing you’ll only find at Camden Snow Bowl, Snow Dogs! Jason Doppelt’s food stand opened last… Read more »