Thanks to the fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank failure, Maine bankers are having to answer to financial problems that stemmed out of the tech industry. But Maine bankers say they the state's institutions are on safer ground.
In a recent poll by Mainebiz, we asked readers if it was important to them to patronize family–owned businesses.
The answer was a resounding yes, with 76% of voters saying, “Yes, I believe in supporting local businesses whenever I can.”
Our focus on central Maine delves into two areas that demonstrate growth in a number of facets.
Residential growth, new retail, manufacturing expansion and business park additions highlight just some of the progress.