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Company stock ownership is seen as a way for employees to “benefit from the company’s prosperity.” More than 60 Maine companies are owned as ESOPs.

Mainebiz asked 10 movers and shakers from around the state what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving. One response: "Maine is a magical place and I appreciate living and working here more than ever.”

Spinnaker Trust, a Portland-based financial services firm, has appointed Zachary Smolkin as vice president and chief trust officer, and has promoted Caitlin DiMillo to senior vice president and client advisor.

Succession planning is never easy but guest columnist Drew Oestreicher, a senior client advisor at Spinnaker Trust, offers a strategy to get started.

Charitable giving is always welcomed, but there are some key strategic steps to address before making a gift, writes Caitlin F. DiMillo, a client advisor at Spinnaker Trust.

The Portland-based financial services firm has appointed Kelsey Lowe as an account administrator and Serena Amlie as a client advisor.

Preparing for retirement can be a daunting task, especially on the financial side. But guest columnist Kate Wilkinson, an advisor at Spinnaker Trust, offers some helpful guidance.

Three Maine business leaders share their summer reading preferences with Mainebiz.

As chief venture officer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Blaine Grimes draws on the organization’s ocean science and climate expertise to advance business ideas, coalesce investment and lead partnerships.

"Look to diversify" is one piece of advice from experts interviewed by Mainebiz.