The Maine Community College System has seen the number of participants in its short-term job training programs increase 80% over the past two years. There may be further growth ahead in 2020.
The economy in southern Maine, where Chip Newell is building, is affected by the national one. But he lauded Portland’s growing reputation as restaurant and tourism destination.
For health care, Maine's demographics may create a perfect storm of supply and demand. That’s the concern of Bill Caron, CEO of MaineHealth, the largest care system in northern New England.
Schools including the University of Maine at Augusta are expanding nurse training, and other initiatives are trying to keep nurses in Maine once they’ve graduated.
Lobstering, Maine's most valuable fishing industry, faces a new round of potentially drastic regulations in order to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
A family-owned construction company in Gorham sees much opportunity ahead, and despite the state's labor shortage is encouraged by an increase in younger workers entering the industry.
Tom Chappell, who co-founded Tom's of Maine, is optimistic about his most recent venture and about 2020 in general. But the state's worker shortage is an ongoing concern.
New initiatives, such as a collaborative planning roadmap and a focus on emerging technologies, may help advance the forest products industry. The key is to find workers.
David Libby, president and CEO of Town & Country Federal Credit Union, is wary of the high level of consumer debt and what impact that may have on Maine's economy.
This Maine financial services sector is becoming more competitive and more technology-driven, according to the founder of a boutique firm that recently entered it.
Growing the workforce will continue to be a top priority for Maine's lodging businesses and restaurants, says the executive director of an industry group.
The president of a Belfast boatbuilding business sees new types of projects and new technology on the horizon. But prospects could be affected by changes in another industry.
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.
Brian Corcoran, of Portland-based marketing company Shamrock, has recently branched into local events, including Carnaval Maine this winter and the Live + Work in Maine Open pro golf tournament in June.
A guest writer says co-branding with another organization can be a powerful way to expand your reach — either to new geographic markets or to new audience segments. Here's how.
In our annual forecast, Mainebiz asks a range of experts where the economy is headed. A year ago, many were expecting a recession. For 2020, there's no clear consensus.
As we start a new decade, housing markets have undergone a significant transition from both 20 and 10 years ago. The new normal that has emerged will have a profound effect on Mainers.
