Success stories
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2026 Home Based Business of the Year Casco Bay Ambulance Service
As the state with the oldest population in the country, Maine has a significant need for medical services and businesses that can provide these services. In 2023, Rebecca and Adam Royer decided to...
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2026 New England Veteran Owned Business of the Year Spud Speedway
Spud Speedway, Inc. Maine and New England Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year Nominated by Josh Nadeau, NMDC One of the more striking things about Aroostook County is how much potatoes mean to...
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2026 Woman Owned Small Business Fundamental Foot Care
As Maine’s population continues to age, access to specialized healthcare services that preserve mobility, independence, and quality of life has never been more essential. Recognizing this growing need...
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2026 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Francis Fisheries
Working waterfronts are one of the most iconic images associated with Maine and its economy. Unfortunately, these important parts of Maine’s small business heritage has faced numerous challenges over...
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TJ Noel Sullivan – Hartford Film Company, bringing the Midas Touch to Film
TJ Noel-Sullivan is an inspiring young entrepreneur where at just 25, he wrote, directed, and produced an acclaimed film Midas – just amazing! The Hartford Film Company was founded with the intention...
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From Resilience to Global Triumph: How Novel Aero Inc. Soared to SBA 2026 Exporter of the Year
When the 2020 pandemic grounded the global aerospace industry, it set the stage for an extraordinary story of American manufacturing resilience. For Novel Aero Inc., a specialized producer of...
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Megan Searfoss, President & CEO, CT RUN CO., Keeping Connecticut Moving Forward
Megan Searfoss is an entrepreneur, author, runner, and community advocate dedicated to expanding the gift of running to everyone. She founded Ridgefield Running, a run-specialty retailer, 12 years ago...
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B&B Sheet Metal Expands American Manufacturing Through an SBA MARC Loan
Fifth-generation manufacturer utilizes an SBA-backed MARC loan to launch new product lines, expand operations, and position the business for future growth. Founded in 1901, B&B Sheet Metal has spent...