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- From the Editor
Nexters: Old-fashioned Yankee inventiveness
October 6, 2014Much is said about Maine's innovation community and how to get the word out about what's going on here. There's also debate about the definition of “innovation.”
October 6, 2014 - How To
How to get to know lawmakers and let them know your industry matters
October 6, 2014While people debate the original source of the quote, “No man's life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session,” as either Judge Gideon J.
October 6, 2014 - How To
How to protect your business against cybercrime
October 6, 2014The staggering increase in data breach and cybercrime events for large and small businesses is costing billions of dollars in preventive and recovery measures.
October 6, 2014 - Commentary
Utah vs. Maine wasn’t the point
June 16, 2014I hear a lot about Maine businesses struggling with regulation, work force issues and an overall challenging business climate.
June 16, 2014 - Commentary
'Encore entrepreneurs' can be a growing resource in an aging state
June 2, 2014There have been conversations lately about Maine's uncertain future, due in a large part to its graying population.
June 2, 2014 - Commentary
An ACA primer for 2015
May 5, 2014The final regulations for the “shared responsibility” provisions (also referred to as “pay or play”) from the Affordable Care Act were released in January.
May 5, 2014 - Commentary
Cooperation proves a winning strategy for Maine credit unions
April 21, 2014In April 2004, six Maine credit unions came together to create the shared branch network in Maine, with 11 locations.
April 21, 2014 - Commentary
Here’s why high net worth people leave Maine
March 24, 2014Mainers with high net worth or substantial income are finding more and more that they can significantly lower their tax burdens — in life and death — by becoming residents of other states.
March 24, 2014 Medicaid expansion proposal could reshape House debate
February 26, 2014Two Republican lawmakers laid out a bill Tuesday that would have Maine expand Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act, at the same time implementing other changes to the program.
February 26, 2014- Commentary
IRS changes offer savings for commercial property owners
February 10, 2014Keeping up with the ever-changing landscape of tax regulations around commercial real estate can be a full-time occupation. Case in point: On Jan. 24, the Internal Revenue Service issued further guidance on tangible property regulations.
February 10, 2014 - How To
Lead your team from good to great
December 9, 2013One of the most important skills business leaders need to cultivate is the ability to build and maintain high-performing teams.
December 9, 2013 - Commentary
A safer workplace is in everyone’s best interest
December 9, 2013This past year, the Maine Department of Labor and the Workers' Compensation Board worked more closely than ever to ensure Maine's workers are safe.
December 9, 2013 - Commentary
New SEC rules could open equity options for Maine businesses
November 25, 2013For the first time, a startup entrepreneur can raise funds from perfect strangers without the usual introductions.
November 25, 2013 
CommentaryHow Kemp Goldberg tickled Verrill Dana’s funny bone
October 14, 2013Believe it or not, ad agencies have standards. If you're a fan of “Mad Men,” this will come as a surprise.
October 14, 2013- Commentary
Free ME initiative puts Washington County in the spotlight
September 30, 2013Maine has a government dependency problem. According to The Maine Heritage Policy Center's “Fix the System” study, nearly one out of every three Mainers receives food stamps, cash public assistance or Medicaid.
September 30, 2013 
CommentaryMaine can solve its heating oil addiction and create jobs
September 2, 2013When people talk about energy, particularly at the federal level, they think of electricity and transportation. In Maine, those two large sectors account for 61% of our energy use.
September 2, 2013
