Greenlight Maine

06/20/2026

If you are in Waterville today stop by and see Julene Britt Gervais and her Mom Britt.

The Dynamic Duo known as Jules and Nini will be traveling with The Belle of Belgrade and a bus of book lovers as they make stops in town.

Here’s the schedule:

10am Cristal Boutique, Benton
11am Oliver & Friends Bookshop, Waterville
11:45 Andwell Thrift Store
12:15 The Robin’s Nest
12:45 Smitty’s Book Cellar

Also accompanied by broadcast
journalist from Wvii-TV (Bangor) Jodi Hersey!

There will be free giveaways, photo ops and laughter along the way! 🎉🎊👏

06/19/2026

🎉The wait is officially over—meet your Top 3 for S11 Greenlight Maine College Edition:

🎉MVP Development - Cayo Novaes, Thomas College

🎉Topa Energy Storage - Charlie Parkes,
Colby College
🎉Buoy and Biscuit - Andie Piliouras, College of the Atlantic

This weekend, the journey culminates in the Season 11 College Edition Finale. Congratulations and a round of applause to our entire Season 11 Cohort. To each collegiate entrepreneur who stepped up to the mic this year: thank you for inspiring us. We are celebrating every founder and every pitch that brought this season to life!

Tune in this weekend to catch the finale and see who wins the cash prizes:

Saturday, June 20: 📺 WGME (Portland) & WABI (Bangor) at 7:00 PM

Sunday, June 21: 📺 WWPI (Presque Isle) at 10:00 AM

Thanks so much to our incredible judges for their time and expertise. Many thanks to our Premier Partner, Bangor Savings Bank, alongside our corporate partners and dedicated sponsors. Together, we're growing Maine, one dream at a time.

Get ready to be inspired by Maine's next generation of business leaders.✨

06/15/2026

🚦Did you catch our latest S11 episode? Featuring:
✅Wize Tea
✅️Vinalhaven Aquaculture Co.

Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the full episode (we've dropped the link in the comments below 👇).

06/13/2026

🌲 There is something truly special brewing in Maine’s startup community. This week, we are looking at two local innovators changing the game in sustainable farming and clean energy/refreshment, right in our backyard.

This weekend, Greenlight Maine is spotlighting two incredible local companies:

Wize Tea (Portland, ME & Las Marias, PR) – A light afternoon caffeine boost from coffee leaves, featuring just 4g of real sugar and zero fake sweeteners.

Vinalhaven Aquaculture Co. (Vinalhaven, ME) – Scaling sustainable shellfish farming in the Gulf of Maine to clean our waters, protect the working waterfront, and future-proof coastal communities.

When & Where to Watch:

✅️Saturday at 7 p.m.: WGME CBS 13 (Portland) & WABI TV-5 (Bangor)

✅️ Sunday at 10 a.m.: WWPI NBC 16 (Presque Isle / The County)

Tune in to see these entrepreneurs compete for a spot in the next round!

Many thanks to our judges from Bangor Savings Bank, FAME Maine, and Maine Technology Institute.

06/11/2026

🚦Did you catch our latest S11 episodes? Featuring:
✅Joyna Table vs. Healing Home Foods
✅MenoPantry vs. Restoration Medicine

Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the full episodes (we've dropped the link in the comments below! 👇).

06/05/2026

🚦 Innovation is thriving in the Pine Tree State—and the future of how we connect and nourish ourselves is being built right here in Maine.

This weekend, Greenlight Maine is spotlighting two incredible local companies:

🍽️ JoynaTable (Waterville, ME) – A platform connecting hosts and guests for authentic, home-cooked dining experiences.

🌱 Healing Home Foods (Oxford, ME) – Crafting great-tasting, gluten-free, plant-based snacks using raw food techniques.

When & Where to Watch:

✅️Saturday at 7 p.m.: WGME CBS 13 (Portland) & WABI TV-5 (Bangor)

✅️ Sunday at 10 a.m.: WWPI NBC 16 (Presque Isle / The County)

Tune in to see these entrepreneurs compete for a spot in the next round!

Many thanks to our judges from Bangor Savings Bank, FAME Maine, and Maine Technology Institute.

05/30/2026

🚦 The future of healthcare and wellness is being built right here in Maine.

This weekend, Greenlight Maine is spotlighting two incredible local companies dedicated to building a healthier, more supported future for our communities:

🌱 MenoPantry (Portland, ME) – Bringing a food-based approach to easing perimenopause and menopause, supporting women’s health and wellness in midlife.

🩺 Restoration Medicine (Scarborough, ME) – Transforming pelvic healthcare by connecting patients in rural and underserved areas with remote specialists and coordinated treatment plans.

When & Where to Watch:
🚦This Saturday at 7 p.m.: WGME CBS 13 (Portland) and WABI TV-5 (Bangor)

🚦This Sunday at 10 a.m.: WWPI NBC 16 (Presque Isle – The County)

Tune in as these entrepreneurs compete for a spot in the next round. Many thanks to our judges from Bangor Savings Bank, FAME Maine and Maine Technology Institute.

05/27/2026

🚦Season 11 of Greenlight Maine the Original Series is officially underway! Did you catch the latest episode?

Watch two Maine companies—Coastal Measures and Latis Materials—pitch to our expert judging panel from Bangor Savings Bank, FAME Maine and Maine Technology Institute, alongside host Julene Gervais.

✅️The contestants are competing for a chance to advance to the next round and win cash prizes to take their businesses to the next level:
https://youtu.be/0Z7PHzLl4Xc

🚦Only in Maine on Greenlight Maine🚦

Welcome to Season 11 of Greenlight Maine, the ultimate competitive business pitch TV show! Tune in to watch two of Maine’s most innovative small business own...

05/22/2026

🚦The future of manufacturing and climate tech is being built right here in Maine.🚦

This weekend, Greenlight Maine brings you a head-to-head matchup between two local companies working toward a more sustainable future:

✅️ Latis Materials (S**o, Maine) develops bio‑derived carbon fiber materials and composites that offer environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional manufacturing.

✅️ Coastal Measures (Kittery, Maine) develops software and data infrastructure that helps coastal communities, businesses, and planners make better decisions using ocean and environmental data.

When & Where to Watch:
🚦This Saturday at 7 p.m.: WGME CBS 13 (Portland) and WABI TV-5 (Bangor)

🚦This Sunday at 10 a.m.: WWPI NBC 16 (Presque Isle – The County)

Tune in as these entrepreneurs compete for a spot in the next round. Many thanks to our judges from Bangor Savings Bank, FAME Maine and Maine Technology Institute.

05/18/2026

🚦Season 11 of Greenlight Maine the Original Series is officially underway!

Watch two Maine companies—BoardWise and Brainrot Tools LLC —pitch to our expert judging panel from Bangor Savings Bank, FAME Maine, and Maine Technology Institute, alongside host Julene Gervais.

✅️The contestants are competing for a chance to advance to the next round and win cash prizes to take their businesses to the next level:
https://youtu.be/UL98-7VWExM

🚦Only in Maine on Greenlight Maine🚦

Welcome to Season 11 of Greenlight Maine, the ultimate competitive business pitch TV show! Tune in to watch two of Maine’s most innovative small business own...