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Startup community growing in Waterville, central Maine

WATERVILLE, Maine — It is a good weekend for young entrepreneurs or startup companies to tune in to Thomas College’s…

Colby College, Other Maine Locals Help Revive Hard-Hit Former Mill Town

Not long ago, Waterville, Me., was a city of empty storefronts, with its streets in disrepair. Now, some 25 new…

Maine college invests in once-struggling mill town, hoping rising tide will lift both

WATERVILLE, Maine — Colby College president David Greene stood on a dusty street corner in this central Maine city, looking…

Next: Economic development expert Garvan Donegan is building growth in central Maine

Garvan Donegan has a background in public policy, investment funds and foreign trade zones, but in recent years he has…

What’s behind Waterville’s emergence as Maine’s latest startup hub?

Waterville is a small city (pop. ≈16,000) nestled on the shore of the Kennebec River in central Maine. Like many…

Dirigo Labs Hires Susan Ruhlin as Accelerator Managing Director

Waterville, ME 8/19/21 – Central Maine Growth Council (CMGC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Ruhlin as the Accelerator…

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