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Commentary
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- From the Editor
What do all these 'business climate' lists add up to?
July 23, 2018We run lists all the time that offer Maine's economy or business climate in the context of the United States.
July 23, 2018 - From the Editor
A Mainebiz reporter's memories of Nasson College
July 9, 2018Maureen Milliken, a staff writer at Mainebiz, writes about planned redevelopment of parts of the former Nasson College campus (see Page 18).
July 9, 2018 - From the Editor
Maine's high energy costs bring out Yankee ingenuity
June 25, 2018Just in the past few weeks, Mainebiz has had a number of stories about energy projects.
June 25, 2018 
CommentaryFrom #MeToo to #MaineCanDo: Eradicating workplace harassment
June 25, 2018The fundamental question for Maine business leaders is this: How can we create model workplaces and business cultures that ensure productive, competitive, equitable and respectful environments in which employees thrive in, customers admire and
June 25, 2018
CommentaryClosing the skill gap by investing in education
June 11, 2018Working together since 2008, the Alfond Scholarship Foundation and the Finance Authority of Maine are changing how Mainers plan and prepare for higher education. Here's why that is important:
June 11, 2018- From the Editor
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs readies 'cultivator' businesses for growth
June 11, 2018Our cover story is devoted to eight food producers that are being mentored by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs.
June 11, 2018 - From the Editor
Good things for L/A are happening on both sides of Androscoggin River
May 28, 2018Lewiston's downtown redevelopment is not necessarily a new story.
May 28, 2018 - From the Editor
What's in your 401(k)? Many simply don't know
May 14, 2018In this issue we tackle the age-old question, When the heck am I ever going to be able to retire?
May 14, 2018 - From the Editor
Downtowns are key to rebuilding communities across the state
April 30, 2018Officials are finding ways to leverage grant money to improve the infrastructure, including broadband networks, that will bring people back to the downtowns. Bringing in retailers is a priority, but so are attractions like kayak parks, farmers'
April 30, 2018 - From the Editor
Companies' office space investments proving to be effective tool for recruitment and retention
April 16, 2018We hear all the time about the difficulty in finding qualified employees.
Unemployment is at historic lows. The workforce is aging out. Maine's population growth has been static. All of that has been well reported.
April 16, 2018 - From the Editor
Where entrepreneurial spirit and financing collide
April 2, 2018NPR's podcast called “How I Built This,” hosted by Guy Raz, offers compelling stories about the concepts of entrepreneurism and financing and how invariably they're intertwined in every business's efforts to succeed.
April 2, 2018 - From the Editor
Good old-fashioned hard work
March 19, 2018Whenever Mainebiz honors area business leaders some common traits emerge.
March 19, 2018 - From the Editor
Health care may be growing, but that doesn't mean it faces no challenges
March 5, 2018Maine is getting older and the economy will reflect that in the growth of health care-related jobs.
March 5, 2018 - From the Editor
Maine's rural businesses struggle to connect
February 19, 2018The Three Ring Binder is a term that's been bandied about for some time in Maine.
February 19, 2018 - From the Editor
Portland's on fire, but don't ignore Bangor
February 5, 2018This issue is focused on greater Portland and contains a good deal of information about the booming real estate market and new corporate headquarters.
But I'd like to redirect your attention to a city two hours to the north: Bangor.
February 5, 2018 - From the Editor
Can commercial development keep the Maine economy rolling?
January 22, 2018You could argue that when it comes to forecasting the economy, Maine's default setting is “cautious optimism.”
I can't argue with that.
January 22, 2018
