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- Politics & Co.
Politics & Co.: Should utilities be allowed to lease electric heat pumps to customers?
March 21, 2016The question of whether utilities such as Emera Maine should be allowed to lease electric heat pumps to their customers is proving to be as challenging for lawmakers as it was for the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
March 21, 2016 - From the Editor
Business leaders with moxie
March 21, 2016We've seen in Maine that leaders come from all kinds of backgrounds.
The three people we have named as our 2016 Business Leaders of the Year seem to defy stereotypes.
March 21, 2016 - Inside the Notebook
There's much to celebrate at Brunswick Landing
March 21, 2016Without question Brunswick Landing's redevelopment is accelerating after gaining traction thanks to the persistent efforts of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority team ably led by Executive Director Steve Levesque.
March 21, 2016 - How To
Master the art of storytelling to build your company’s brand
March 21, 2016Everyone loves a good story. The best stories include elements that people will connect with and remember, then share with their tribe of family and friends.
March 21, 2016 - Commentary
FocusMaine: Making the case for jobs in ‘traded’ sectors
March 7, 2016Maine needs more good jobs. That is why the recently formed nonprofit, nonpartisan FocusMaine aims to work with two or three promising industries in a concerted effort to grow 20,000 to 30,000 jobs over the next 10 years.
March 7, 2016 
Biz MoneyThe state pension quagmire: How much to disclose
March 7, 2016Monitoring and keeping transparency over investments can be costly and difficult, especially when you look at state pension systems.
March 7, 2016- From the Editor
From the Editor: Entrepreneurs and exit doors
March 7, 2016My colleague Ken Hanson passed along a recent story from the Boston Globe, “Entrepreneurs still escaping Boston,” by Innovation Economy columnist Scott Kirsner.
March 7, 2016 - To the Editor
Hey, young people: Here’s 100% student placement, with a water view
March 7, 2016I read your From the Editor column in the Feb. 8 edition of Mainebiz regarding Maine’s young people.
March 7, 2016 - From the Editor
Quotes to do business by
February 22, 2016It's not often at a business publication that we come across quotes that seem to tell the story in just a few carefully thought out words.
February 22, 2016 - Politics & Co.
Politics & Co.: LePage shows he knows when to fold 'em
February 22, 2016For the better part of 2015, Gov. Paul LePage steadfastly refused to issue more than $11 million in Land for Maine's Future bonds approved by Maine voters in ballot questions dating back to 2010.
February 22, 2016 - Commentary
Students offer innovative ideas to stimulate Maine's economy
February 22, 2016Students in Maine want the economy to improve, and they may be the ones with the key solutions to solve the elusive puzzle: creative ideas for tourism and lobsters, reduced taxes, more national parks, immigration, free community college and
February 22, 2016 - Inside the Notebook
Inside the Notebook: Innovating legacy businesses
February 22, 2016We've all seen disruptive innovation — and increased funding — in hot sectors like biotech, composite materials, software and communications. But what about innovation in the legacy sectors like fossil fuels, manufacturing, higher education and
February 22, 2016 - To the Editor
On January 11's "Five on the Future" letter
January 25, 2016Recently, Mainebiz published “Five on the Future,” asking five prominent Maine economists about challenges and opportunities facing Maine in the upcoming year.
January 25, 2016 - From the Editor
What's ahead sounds strangely like the past
January 11, 2016“Five on the Future” is the annual kickoff to the year for Mainebiz. We ask five economists to give their view of what's ahead for the year.
January 11, 2016 
From the EditorEastport's economic development effort gets down to street level
December 14, 2015Mainebiz Editor Peter Van Allen reflects on a recent visit to Eastport, the region's economic development challenges and how it's using its port to spur business growth.
December 14, 2015- How To
Ask these questions before choosing your business structure
December 14, 2015Whether you have already built your own profitable business or you are just starting to put into motion a great idea for a new one, the proper business structure can help you avoid unnecessary pitfalls and assist you down the path of success.
December 14, 2015
