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At a reception Thursday in Portland, we celebrate some of the rising stars in the state's business community — recipients of the 2024 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 Awards.

Now in its third year, 40 Under 40 recognizes the state's up-and-comers, the next generation of leaders who are changing Maine and its economy for the better.

Still in the early stages of their careers, these men and women are influencing a state whose median resident age, 45, is older than they are. In fact, Maine is the oldest state in the country.

Despite the demographics, millennials and Gen Z are having a profound impact on Maine — in some fields more than others.

What kind of impact are younger businesspeople having on your field of work?
A positive impact. They're bringing new vitality and new ideas to my industry. (46%, 65 VOTES)
A mixed impact. We need younger workers but can't find them, so the industry is growing stagnant. (32%, 45 VOTES)
A negative impact. With a new generation of workers, the standards of my industry have changed for the worse. (22%, 31 VOTES)
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At a reception Thursday in Portland, we celebrate some of the rising stars in the state's business community — recipients of the 2024 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 Awards.

Now in its third year, 40 Under 40 recognizes the state's up-and-comers, the next generation of leaders who are changing Maine and its economy for the better.

Still in the early stages of their careers, these men and women are influencing a state whose median resident age, 45, is older than they are. In fact, Maine is the oldest state in the country.

Despite the demographics, millennials and Gen Z are having a profound impact on Maine — in some fields more than others.

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  • November 6, 2024

    The problems of youth and impulsiveness has always impacted business. It all depends on the maturity and development of young minds to realize when to shut up and listen and when to inject fresh blood. It is great when new ideas are brough forward, but young people barely realize the consequences of those efforts to be recognized and feel important often before they are ready. It seems unavoidable that the lessons learned by our masters, our mentors, have to be repeated all over again with each new generation. When you have earned your credentials, you will know it and be able to act upon your ideas. Until then, control minded bosses and owners will expect you to just do what you are told and patiently await your turn. To everything there is a time to listen and a time to speak out.