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Commentary

  • Yup, we're listening

    August 20, 2012

    We had a great visit in Bangor back in March. It was our first On the Road reception of 2012 and several of us Mainebiz editorial folks were able to sit with a group of Bangor-area CEOs and business owners for a reader roundtable.

    August 20, 2012
  • commentary

    Defining 'care'

    Anne-marie L. Storey Attorney, Rudman Winchell, Bangor August 20, 2012

    Under the federal Family Medical Leave Act an employee is allowed to take time off when "needed to care for" a family member with a serious health condition or a covered servicemember with a serious injury or illness.

    Anne-marie L. Storey Attorney, Rudman Winchell, Bangor August 20, 2012
  • commentary

    Bangor's growing cultural offerings underscore its creative economy

    Tanya Pereira City Of Bangor Economic Development Specialist August 20, 2012

    It's a great problem to have: Do we head to the Cool Sounds concert and outdoor market in Pickering Square in downtown Bangor or over to the Pecha Kucha event at Nocturnem Draft Haus?

    Tanya Pereira City Of Bangor Economic Development Specialist August 20, 2012
  • commentary

    Prosperity bound

    Laurie Lachance President, Thomas College, Waterville, And Former Maine State Economist And Director Of Maine Development Foundation August 6, 2012

    T he depth of our most recent economic slump has left people questioning investment in post-secondary training and education, has sparked debates over the value of liberal arts versus more technical training, and has challenged lower- and middle-

    Laurie Lachance President, Thomas College, Waterville, And Former Maine State Economist And Director Of Maine Development Foundation August 6, 2012
  • From the editor

    Insulating factors

    Carol Coultas July 23, 2012

    My dad visited recently and, given his proclivity toward puttering, volunteered to replace our wall phone in the kitchen.

    Carol Coultas July 23, 2012
  • Commentary

    Renewed activity, especially in the Portland market, bodes well for Maine development

    Drew Sigfridson Principal, Cbre|the Boulos Co., And President Of Maine Real Estate And Development Association July 23, 2012

    As the new president of the Maine Real Estate and Development Association, I have become more keenly aware of the challenges and difficulties in developing commercial and residential projects in Maine.

    Drew Sigfridson Principal, Cbre|the Boulos Co., And President Of Maine Real Estate And Development Association July 23, 2012
  • Commentary

    Seeking trade opportunities beyond our borders requires financial savvy

    Sterling Kozlowski President, Maine District, Keybank July 9, 2012

    I have received many inquiries over the past few months related to Europe's stability, the growth of emerging countries and what that might mean for Maine businesses.

    Sterling Kozlowski President, Maine District, Keybank July 9, 2012
  • From the editor

    Pardon, our slip is showing

    Carol Coultas July 9, 2012

    You never get too full of yourself in journalism. Just when you think you're on a roll, reality rears up and slaps you upside the head.

    Carol Coultas July 9, 2012
  • Commentary

    How to tell if crowdfunding is right for your business

    Greg Fryer And John Burns Maine Small Enterprise Growth Fund, Board Director And Fund Manager, Respectively June 25, 2012

    If you own or are starting a small business, we don't have to tell you how tough it is to raise capital from outside investors. Persuading someone to risk money on your company is difficult enough.

    Greg Fryer And John Burns Maine Small Enterprise Growth Fund, Board Director And Fund Manager, Respectively June 25, 2012
  • From the editor

    Sustenance takes many forms

    Carol Coultas June 25, 2012

    Sustainability is a word I usually associate with environmentally friendly practices such as recycling, buying local and reducing energy use.

    But lately I've been thinking about it in human capital terms.

    Carol Coultas June 25, 2012
  • commentary

    Leasing IT equipment rarely makes sense

    Christian Perago Consultant And Senior Manager Of Technology Operations, Berrydunn, Portland June 11, 2012

    I recently read an article in Forbes that promoted leasing iPads rather than buying them outright.

    Christian Perago Consultant And Senior Manager Of Technology Operations, Berrydunn, Portland June 11, 2012
  • From the editor

    Clear communication

    Carol Coultas June 11, 2012

    The rise of communication technology in my lifetime is astonishing.

    Carol Coultas June 11, 2012
  • From the editor

    Disclosing the details

    Carol Coultas May 28, 2012

    Somewhere in the middle of editing Doug Rooks' fine cover piece on the changing landscape of Maine's daily newspapers, "Read all about it," I realized I had better provide a disclosure. But where to begin?

    Carol Coultas May 28, 2012
  • From the editor

    Suitable places

    Carol Coultas May 14, 2012

    My dad wore an Air Force uniform for 20-some years — the reason, perhaps, I've always had a special sensitivity toward veterans' issues.

    Carol Coultas May 14, 2012
  • How to

    Where to save energy costs in your business

    Paul Badeau Director Of Communications, Efficiency Maine May 14, 2012

    Saving energy is all about saving green.

    Paul Badeau Director Of Communications, Efficiency Maine May 14, 2012

  • Course correction

    Carol Coultas April 30, 2012

    A friend of mine recently announced she and her husband are selling their 28-acre organic farm and moving into a townhouse condo.

    Carol Coultas April 30, 2012