Economic Development

A rendering of the hotel project on UMaine's campus

Hotel Ursa opening in early spring at UMaine 

Hotel Ursa, a new independent hotel with 95 rooms and suites, is opening in the spring at the University of Maine. Hotel Ursa, inspired by the Ursa Major and Minor constellations and the North Star that connects them, was developed by renovating two of oldest buildings on campus, Coburn and Holmes halls, to offer modern […]

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News Center Maine features PFAS Center for Excellence

News Center Maine featured the upcoming PFAS Center for Excellence located at the University of Maine and its potential to lead the way nationally in PFAS solutions research. “What will be key is for us to hire a research leader with expertise in PFAS research and a vision of where this program would go in […]

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Mainebiz lists UMaine, Foster Center in resource guide for entrepreneurs

Mainebiz listed the University of Maine and its Foster Center for Innovation in an entrepreneur’s guide to Maine’s regions. Mainebiz also interviewed Renee Kelly, associate vice president of the UMaine Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement, for insider tips to the region. “The economic development directors in the area work really well together, […]

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UMaine hosting Cellulose Nanomaterials Researchers Forum Aug. 22–24

The University of Maine Process Development Center is hosting a three–day Cellulose Nanomaterials Researchers Forum Aug. 22–24. Attendees will hear updates from researchers who are developing new applications for cellulose nanomaterials and from companies that are using them. There will also be a rapid fire Q&A session with the presenters and student poster presentations. Also […]

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Christian Hartling: Helping Maine businesses grow global presence 

From an office in downtown Portland, MaineMBA student Christian Hartling is helping entrepreneurs across the state engage in worldwide commerce.  Hartling of Burlington, Massachusetts, is interning with the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) this summer through its Future Global Leader program. Part of his work involves providing various services to member businesses, such as conducting […]

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Camille Lockwood: Global marketing intern for 3D printer maker

Camille Lockwood, a Maine Business School student from Boston, is working as a global marketing intern at Formlabs, which manufactures 3D printers, models and prototypes for a variety of industries.  Throughout the summer, Lockwood has been collecting user data, creating digital designs and promotional marketing and planning corporate events. The internship has not only provided […]

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