Two organizations have severed ties with Jess Knox, one of Maine’s most prominent advocates for startups and entrepreneurism, amid allegations that Knox behaved inappropriately toward female associates. Portland-based business accelerator Venture Hall announced late Monday that it is ceasing operations, citing the resignation of Knox, its co-founder and president. Knox is also founder of the […]
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Lawmakers endorse Whitney as head of Maine Technology Institute
AUGUSTA — A legislative panel has supported Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s nominee for director of the Maine Technology Institute. The Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee unanimously endorsed Brian Whitney’s nomination Monday. The Augusta resident has held the role in an acting capacity since August after the institute’s former director, Robert Martin, was ousted […]
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Report: Job growth to be found in alternative energy
PORTLAND — An unreleased Maine state report says alternative energy is among the industries with the best potential for job growth in the state. The Portland Press Herald (http://bit.ly/Y8HxVQ ) reports the Maine Technology Institute-commissioned study assessed 13 technology clusters in Maine. The report identifies the alternative energy and turbine cluster as one of the […]
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No place like this home: Greene entrepreneur says he’s designed new, improved home concept
GREENE — Details are sparse, and almost sound like a riddle — it’s not underground, it does have a roof, there are no load-bearing walls, foam is somehow involved — but out of that mishmash of clues, Thom Labrie hopes he’s designed a house of the future. He said his invention has been driven by […]
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Maine Senate confirms Brian Whitney as new director of MTI
AUGUSTA — The state Senate has confirmed Brian Whitney as director of the Maine Technology Institute. The Republican-led Senate unanimously approved his nomination Tuesday. Whitney has been director of business development and innovation for the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development since 2012. Prior to that, he was chief of staff to the Maine […]