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Commentary

  • Commentary

    FocusMaine: Making the case for jobs in ‘traded’ sectors

    Karen G. Mills And Michael E. Dubyak March 7, 2016

    Maine 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.

    Karen G. Mills And Michael E. Dubyak March 7, 2016
  • Biz Money

    The state pension quagmire: How much to disclose

    Lori Valigra March 7, 2016

    Monitoring and keeping transparency over investments can be costly and difficult, especially when you look at state pension systems.

    Lori Valigra March 7, 2016
  • Politics & Co.

    Politics & Co.: LePage shows he knows when to fold 'em

    James McCarthy February 22, 2016

    For 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.

    James McCarthy February 22, 2016
  • Commentary

    Students offer innovative ideas to stimulate Maine's economy

    Tove Rasmussen February 22, 2016

    Students 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

    Tove Rasmussen February 22, 2016
  • Inside the Notebook

    Inside the Notebook: Innovating legacy businesses

    Lori Valigra February 22, 2016

    We'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

    Lori Valigra February 22, 2016
  • From the Editor

    Quotes to do business by

    February 22, 2016

    It'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
  • To the Editor

    On January 11's "Five on the Future" letter

    January 25, 2016

    Recently, 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

    Peter Van Allen 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.

    Peter Van Allen January 11, 2016
  • How To

    Ask these questions before choosing your business structure

    Christopher Wright December 14, 2015

    Whether 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.

    Christopher Wright December 14, 2015
  • From the Editor

    Eastport's economic development effort gets down to street level

    Peter Van Allen December 14, 2015

    Mainebiz 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.

    Peter Van Allen December 14, 2015
  • From the Editor

    Looking back to look to the future of Maine's economy

    Peter Van Allen November 30, 2015

    Twenty years ago, I was a young business editor at the Post-Tribune in Gary, Ind. At that time, Gary was a city in steep decline. You could drive block after block and see boarded up houses and businesses.

    Peter Van Allen November 30, 2015
  • How To

    Are you ready for the new federal overtime rules?

    Eric Uhl November 30, 2015

    The U.S. Department of Labor's recently proposed rule changes to the "white collar" overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act would raise the minimum salary required for those exemptions.

    Eric Uhl November 30, 2015
  • How To

    Four key attributes of successful entrepreneurs

    Geoff Lamdin November 30, 2015

    These attributes are are simple and don't require degrees or years of experience, but they are key success drivers for business owners and entrepreneurs.

    Geoff Lamdin November 30, 2015
  • From the Editor

    'Fastest Growing' companies have some common threads

    Peter Van Allen November 16, 2015

    This is our first year with a new feature, "Fastest Growing Companies in Maine," and there are truly no runners-up among this bunch, writes Editor Peter Van Allen.

    Peter Van Allen November 16, 2015
  • From the Editor

    For northern Maine businesses, transportation infrastructure is key

    Peter Van Allen November 2, 2015

    Business that have operations north of Bangor or outside the I-95 corridor are well acquainted with the frustrations of arranging shipping.

    Peter Van Allen November 2, 2015
  • Inside the Notebook

    Tapping creativity can be like climbing a mountain

    Lori Valigra September 21, 2015

    In a September National Geographic article, climber Mark Jenkins tells how he and his team tried, and only barely failed, to summit Hkakabo Razi (KA-kuh-bo RAH-zee) in Myanmar.

    Lori Valigra September 21, 2015