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A growing number of women are entering Maine’s forestry industry. But a new study finds there are still plenty of leaks in the industry's education-to-employment pipeline, and only 8% of licensed foresters are women.
The proposal is aimed at boosting rural areas of the state and opening up job choices by giving businesses with headquarters in Maine an incentive to allow employees to work remotely.
Launched in 1979 and operated as an independent, family-owned business since then, Norris Inc. sold to Minuteman Security Technologies for an undisclosed price.
While the outbreak of COVID-19 continues to grow, no cases have been reported in Maine. But state government and health care providers are responding, and the public health crisis is changing some day-to-day business.
Laurie Lachance, president of Thomas College and a former Maine state economist, plans a "Talent on Tap" series this month around the state to raise the profile of the private college. The roadshow was organized with Jobs for Maine's Graduates and…
A Maine Community College System program that aims to quickly get skilled workers into in-demand jobs in key industries is in demand, and the program looks to train more trainers to add industries in the second year.
Potential Maine workers from away and other newcomers to the state will be able to sample the state's attractions and meet employers in a series of weekend events, hosted by Mainers.
It's no secret that Maine single-family house and condominium sales were off the chart in 2019, but the secret sauce that makes some towns and cities extra hot may not be as obvious.
The first round of grants for businesses along Main Street leveraged nearly $300,000 in investment, according to the Central Maine Growth Council, spurring another round.
At UMaine, the world's largest 3D printer can turn out 5,000-pound objects in three days. In Biddeford, a tool and mold company produces parts with tolerances 20 times finer than a human hair. With a new generation of technology, Maine is making…
This week, three members of Maine's congressional delegation urged the Trump administration to avoid a trade war with Canada.
A trade war with our northern neighbor could have "devastating consequences for Maine, including increased prices on groceries, gas and energy," U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine, and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, said in a joint press release on Monday.
Canada is Maine’s largest international trading partner. Maine relies on Canada for heating fuel, gasoline, natural gas and electricity. According to the office of Gov. Janet Mills, more than 80% of heating fuel and gasoline used in Maine comes from Canada.
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Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
Coming June 2025
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