Loring Commerce Centre

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

Maine Space Corporation's "Maine Launch Summit" is now open for registration. If you are interested in the future of the Space Economy in Maine, this event is for you! Join them for the 2026 Maine Launch Summit, November 5–6, at Northeastern University's Roux Institute, 100 Fore Street in downtown Portland, Maine!

🚀 The Future of Space is Launching in Maine!

Join us for the 2026 Maine Launch Summit, November 5–6, at Northeastern University's Roux Institute, 100 Fore Street in downtown Portland, Maine!

🌌 From thought-provoking discussions to inspiring presentations, this two-day event will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the opportunities shaping Maine's growing space economy.

Discover groundbreaking ideas, make valuable connections, and be part of the momentum that's positioning Maine as a leader in space innovation.

👉 REGISTER TODAY: https://events.humanitix.com/https-www-mainespacecorp-org-maine-space-2030-maine-space-conference

10/09/2026

Do you have a business idea? The Maine SBDC is offering a Free panel webinar Thurs 10/15 from 1-2 pm!

The Maine SBDC team brings more than 50 years of combined advising experience, along with decades of firsthand business ownership experience, to entrepreneurs across the state.
Join them for a special panel discussion featuring seasoned Maine SBDC advisors as they share behind-the-scenes insights from working with Maine business owners every day. Hear about common challenges, recurring questions, and lessons learned from businesses across a wide range of industries and stages of growth.
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2sd5y4aj

Free panel webinar Thurs 10/15 from 1-2 pm!

The Maine SBDC team brings more than 50 years of combined advising experience, along with decades of firsthand business ownership experience, to entrepreneurs across the state.

Join us for a special panel discussion featuring seasoned Maine SBDC advisors as they share behind-the-scenes insights from working with Maine business owners every day. Hear about common challenges, recurring questions, and lessons learned from businesses across a wide range of industries and stages of growth.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2sd5y4aj

10/08/2026

Why should you consider Loring Commerce Centre as the optimal choice for your expanding mass timber company? Situated amid the expansive forests of northern Maine, our strategic location provides a cost-effective, abundant supply of timber. Join us in creating a sustainable future with locally sourced, premium-quality mass timber!

10/02/2026

Did you know? Loring's adjacent Caribou Air Force Station (North River Depot) was one of the nation's earliest operational nuclear weapons storage sites. It worked in conjunction with SAC bomber bases throughout the country to support nuclear readiness and weapons maintenance.
The facility was eventually absorbed into Loring, making the base one of the most heavily armed installations in the SAC network.

10/01/2026

To connect and preserve! U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials and leaders of the Mi’kmaq Nation gathered at the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone to sign a co-stewardship agreement to preserve and connect land surrounding the former Loring Air Force Base. Learn more:

Signed on Earth Day, the agreement is the first of its kind in Maine.

09/28/2026

Did you know we have a Board of Directors? Meet our Board members! https://loringcommercecentre.com/about/staff-and-board-members/

09/25/2026

Did you pick potatoes? 🥔🍂

Hand harvesting has been a significant part of the region's agricultural history, especially from the late 19th century through the 20th century, when demand for potatoes surged.
The tradition of taking breaks from school for potato harvesting, known as "potato recess," began after World War II, highlighting the cultural importance of this activity.

09/21/2026

Here are a few pics from the BlokartGP racing event at Loring over the weekend.

09/21/2026

We love to see this innovative research coming out of the University of Maine! Lobster shells --> golf tees. What other bio-waste can be reused and recycled? Their researchers are transforming discarded lobster shells into golf tees that are strong enough to perform, biodegradable in about 30 days and designed to return natural nutrients to the soil as they break down.

Led by David Neivandt, this work demonstrates how materials innovation can create new value from an underutilized byproduct of one of Maine’s signature industries, while reducing waste and advancing more sustainable manufacturing.