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Ask ACE: Stay interviews, the why and how
Updated: April 3, 2023Angela Hansen, an ACE member and co-founder of Range Culture Co., says companies routinely do exit interviews. But what about adding a "stay" interview to help employees with their professional growth.
Updated: April 3, 2023
Appetite for growth: FocusMaine helped create 215 food-related jobs in 2022
Updated: March 30, 2023FocusMaine is statewide economic development organization that works to create quality jobs and build a thriving workforce.
Updated: March 30, 2023
Maine State Chamber hosting business day at the State House
March 29, 2023Heather Johnson, the commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, plans to discuss the modernization of the DECD's key economic incentive program; the unemployment rate, which remains below 3%; the workforce shortage;
March 29, 2023
King and small businesses balk at proposed increase in fees for worker visas
March 27, 2023Employers currently have to pay a $460 petition fee per guest worker when applying for an H-2A or H-2B visa. The proposed rule would increase this to $1,080 and $1,090 for H2A and H-2B visa petitions.
March 27, 2023
New business accelerator aims to empower underserved entrepreneurs in Maine
Updated: March 27, 2023Maine Technology Institute signed on as the lead sponsor of a business accelerator being launched by Entrepreneurship for All, a Lowell, Mass.-based nonprofit.
Updated: March 27, 2023
Maine Angels raise another $2M for early-stage investments
Updated: March 27, 2023The Dirigo Angel Fund II raised $2.03 million for a new round of early-stage investments.
Updated: March 27, 2023
Downtown Waterville businesses receive $150K to update facades
March 17, 2023In downtown Waterville, $150,000 will go to 10 businesses for facade upgrades, including new awnings, signage, brick repointing and murals.
March 17, 2023
Richard Dyke, 89, leaves behind a legacy of small businesses
March 16, 2023Dick Dyke owned a series of companies over the years, including Bushmaster Firearms, Martin Office Products, the Naples Golf and Country Club, Maine Poly, New England Marble and Granite and Charlie’s on the Causeway restaurant in Naples.
March 16, 2023
On the Record: Catching up with 2022 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year
Updated: March 20, 2023A year after Mainebiz honored five individuals as our 2022 Business Leaders of the Year, we checked in to find out what they’re up to now.
Updated: March 20, 2023
Business Leaders: Dana Connors has been a tireless champion for Maine’s economy
Updated: March 20, 2023Over six decades, Dana Connors has been called upon time and again by both government and industry to help tackle the state’s most pressing economic challenges.
Updated: March 20, 2023
Business Leaders: UMaine's Habib Dagher leads composite materials revolution
Updated: March 20, 2023Since 1996, Habib Dagher has led the fast-growing center, securing more than 120 patents and amassing a team of 350 people. Dagher and his team are working on diverse technologies that include 3-D printed houses, lightweight bridges, floating wind
Updated: March 20, 2023
Ask ACE: How can we encourage employees to stay with us longer?
Updated: January 4, 2024Holly Smevog, a member of the Association for Consulting Expertise, recommends how employers can help workers manage stress and ultimately stay engaged in their jobs.
Updated: January 4, 2024Leadership comes in many forms
Updated: March 20, 2023While we tend to choose just one “leader” from a company or nonprofit for the Business Leaders of the Year, we do acknowledge that organizations are made up of teams of people with varied backgrounds and skills.
Updated: March 20, 2023
Maine small businesses honored by SBA for big impact
Updated: March 16, 2023GoGo Refill, Mom’s Organic Munchies and Journey magazine are among the winners of the U.S. Small Business Administration Maine District Office Annual Awards.
Updated: March 16, 2023
Loyal Biscuit, with six Maine stores, has been acquired by national pet supply chain
March 14, 2023The acquisition will enable the companies to provide greater support, expansive opportunities, and additional services to the community.
March 14, 2023
Mom's the word: Maine business dynamos share Women's Day wisdom from their mothers
Updated: March 8, 2023To mark International Women's Day 2023, Mainebiz asked some female movers and shakers to share advice and wisdom they gained from their mothers.
Updated: March 8, 2023
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