Some businesses plan to stay closed this Friday during a national day of "no school, no work and no shopping,” while others are taking a different tack.
The head of the Manufacturers Association of Maine, speaking at a Mainebiz forum earlier this week, suggested targeting future workers as early as fourth grade.
Maine's five-year ban on the sale of products containing toxic "forever chemicals" was recently extended to several additional product categories including textiles and upholstered furniture.
The Manufacturers Association of Maine has teamed with SkillsUSA Maine to strengthen ties between manufacturers and students while opening the door to more career opportunities.
The head of the Manufacturers Association of Maine offers practical suggestions for companies, from a layered purchasing strategy to setting target price in advance.
The study, conducted by Camoin Associates, documents a workforce shortage primarily in engineering, as well as production and related management roles.
The Manufacturers Association of Maine and the Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership are teaming up on the month-long campaign with events across the state.