Small and micro business owners around the United States are struggling to stay afloat and find a sense of normalcy amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

From restaurateurs to artists, and everything in between, the Midcoast is beaming with artists and innovators in all mediums.

Since the inception of PenBayPilot.com, a collective goal of our writers has been to spotlight entrepreneurs and their creativity. Now, we have established a hub for our stories about the Midcoast’s entrepreneurs to permanently reside, as well as a hub for a shop local holiday gift guide.

We encourage readers to support as many local business owners as possible across as many industries as you can. Our neighbors need our support this holiday season, so please browse through these online resources for potential holiday gifts. 

Additionally, helpful resources are located in the sidebar (to the right on desktop; at the bottom on mobile) of both pages. 

We are still working to load additional stories from our archive spanning nearly a decade into the hubs, and have several stories spotlighting Midcoast ingenuity in the works, so please keep checking the hubs often! 

Do you know a local entrepreneur, either presently residing in the Midcoast or a native living elsewhere, with a knack for creativity or innovation we should spotlight? Send an email to news@penbaypilot.com with a link to where we can view their work!