Not an either / or decision. “I have a small business. Should I spend the money on a website, or can I just use social media?” This is a question small businesses wrestle with every day. The appeal of social media on its own is understandable. It’s mostly free....
URCI Celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month
A time to honor the creativity, resilience, and impact of women entrepreneurs across the country and especially here where women-owned businesses are a vital part of our economy.According to U.S. SBA State Profile women own 50,909 businesses in Maine with...
Pivot Points
Launching a Small Business in the Middle of Another Career
Mid-year Update from the Union River Center for Innovation
Updates from the Union River Center for Innovation. Lots happening and we’d love to hear your thoughts.
URCI Welcomes Twila Fisher
Twila Fisher joining the City of Ellsworth to lead Economic Development efforts.
“Slow Food”
A Local Business Opportunity by Mary Blackstone The Potential for Growing Our Food Economy As one of the most basic human needs, food, and a diverse range of associated local businesses, constitute an important component of Hancock County’s economy. With a...
From the Lab to Real-World Solutions:
Have you ever wondered how a scientific breakthrough turns into a real-world treatment?
Women in Green: Encouraging More Women in Arboriculture and Landscaping
Women are increasingly making their mark in the Arboriculture and Landscaping industry, proving that passion, skill, and resilience—not gender—determine success in the field.
Office Tips For Attracting Success
In recognition of Organize Your Home Office Day on March 11, Jen Sala shares her expertise and tips about how to do just that. By: Jennifer Sala If you want to attract success, you need to create an organized environment so that it feels like a place where a...
The Role of Women and Girls in STEM in Building Maine’s Future
STEM critically shapes both Maine’s economy and our future progress, over one-third of Maine’s workforce is employed in a STEM related field.










