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From the “disease to please” to minimizing one’s physical presence, this year's Mainebiz Women's Leadership Forum explored habits that can hold women back from reaching their goals, as outlined in a book entitled "How Women Rise."

Maine's construction industry has been grappling with labor shortages for more than a decade now. The issue got worse during the pandemic, when workers were reluctant to get out there. But, just as construction firms and related businesses work with a blueprint, fixed budgets and dimensional lumber, they’re taking a structured approach to recruiting, hiring and retention.

Traffic concerns topped the list of complaints at Gorham’s first public hearing on Amazon’s proposed 146,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center.

Despite unpredictable economic conditions, a number of Maine companies — of all sizes and across industries — are driving growth through mergers and strategic leadership changes. Here's a digest of recent news.

As the company expands its client base and services, the transition provides stability and added leadership capacity as the company continues to grow.

The online retailing giant is proposing to build a 158,000-square-foot building with parking for 903 vehicles on a 93-acre site in the Gorham Industrial Park off Main Street, which is also Route 25.

New construction across the state includes school expansion in Cumberland, a new hotel in Bridgton, additional showroom and service space for a car dealer in Brunswick and affordable housing for seniors in Gray.

Sebago Technics adds structural engineering capabilities and a midcoast presence with the acquisition of Lincoln/Haney Engineering Associates in Brunswick.

Boston had the Big Dig, but Portland has the Back Cove South Storage facility: visible from I-295, the project consists of massive underground conduits capable of holding 3.5 million gallons of stormwater and sewage during heavy rains. 

Lajoie Bros. Construction is building a 38,000-square-foot addition for Goodwin Chevrolet Mazda at 195 Pleasant Avenue in Brunswick, which will include expanded showroom and service spaces.