December 9, 2019 EditionEdition

🔒You can hire and retain employees, without breaking the bank

A guest writer explains how Maine employers can get the best workers, and keep them on after they're hired.

🔒Moving parts: How one Maine manufacturer is building a talent pipeline

Without the name recognition of larger Maine manufacturers, Westbrook-based Lanco Integrated has taken a proactive, long-term approach to recruiting and workforce development.

🔒Workforce development roundup: Employers in Maine are working the angles

Workforce development means a lot of things in Maine. Training programs aim to bolster all levels of the labor pool. Mainebiz took a look at a few of the initiatives underway.

🔒A first for industry of second chances: Corrections Department teams up

The Maine Department of Corrections and HospitalityMaine recently announced a groundbreaking apprentice partnership, the first time an industry organization in the state has partnered on such a program.
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🔒Quick takes on Maine manufacturing’s workforce challenges

Mainebiz asked three Maine manufacturing executives what they consider the sector’s biggest workforce challenge, and their plans in that area for 2020. 

🔒Workforce development efforts are no joke in a state that needs workers

Everywhere we go in the state, we hear the cry of, “We need workers.” It was the dominant...

🔒As winter looms, Portland construction heats up

In this summary of recent construction business, Portland continues to be a hotbed of projects. And the approach of winter months doesn't appear to be dampening activity there.

🔒Brett Wickard, founder of Bull Moose, says the retailer’s edge is ‘community’

With a dozen locations, music and entertainment chain Bull Moose has become a Maine success story. Mainebiz sat down to talk with its founder about why, and the lessons he's learned.
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🔒Newsworthy people and performances for Dec. 9, 2019

The Mainebiz roundup of businesses and businesspeople that have been making changes in recent weeks. Check out our compilation of new hires, promotions, accomplishments and more.
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