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Silicon Valley Investor Aims To Create Tech Hub In Maine

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A new research institute in Portland, Maine, is intended to electrify the local economy and provide a hub for multiple career fields outside of the major cities that dominate most tech job searches. The test project was introduced Monday (Jan. 27) by a host of officials including Gov. Companies can team up with university labs.

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New Report: Speeding Toward Startup Success?

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PYMNTS recently caught up with Joe Munk, the program manager of the Portland State University Startup Accelerator in Oregon, to discuss small business accelerators, the benefits of collaboration and what he sees ahead for startup success. Around the Developer world.

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Accelerating To The Future?

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As more software, biotech and other technology companies enter the space, the need for accelerators is, well, accelerating. The funds and access to top-notch technology that accelerators provide these fledgling companies are crucial to their growth. Working with the big boys.

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Warby Of X: MiaDonna Delivers Lab-Grown Diamonds

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AP: For more than a decade, we have upheld a tradition of creating fine bridal jewelry that is eco-conscious, conflict-free and affordable for the consumer troubled by the environmental ramifications of mining and the history of violence in native diamond communities. AP: When we opened the doors to our Portland, Ore.,

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SourceMedia’s Small Business Banking Conference Show – No Shortage of Innovation

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Now in its 23 rd year, the conference featured more than 20 technology providers and rallied together innovators from across the globe to discuss how financial institutions can better engage with business customers… and the timing couldn’t be better. www.miradortech.com. RCGILTNER Services, Inc. www.rcgiltner.com. RCGILTNER Services, Inc.

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Fintech Fundings: 28 Companies Raise $220 Million Week Ending March 25

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HQ: Portland, Oregon. Payment technology for parking meters. Tags: SMB, expense management, expense reports, debit card, prepaid, accounting, bookkeeping, Y Combinator (investor), Community Federal Savings Bank (issuer). Source: Crunchbase. CrowdStreet. Commercial real estate crowdfunding marketplace. Latest round: $4.92

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Fintech Fundings: 36 Companies Raise $480 Million Week Ending March 18

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Emailage raised an undisclosed sum for its fraud prevention technology keyed off email address. HQ: Portland, Oregon. Community platform for investors. Tax preparation technology. Cachet Financial Solutions raised $500,000 for its remote deposit platform. Alt-lender to students. Source: Crunchbase. CrowdStreet.

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