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From the Editor: 7 leaders that show Maine’s future is in good hands
Updated: October 4, 2021The Next List was originally designed to highlight the people who were changing Maine’s economy, who were on the rise. Some of them were on the young side, but not all.
Updated: October 4, 2021 
CommentaryHow counties and nonprofits are queuing up for federal stimulus funding
Updated: September 26, 2021What would you do if you won the lottery? What if you won a lottery, but you had to spend the money in two years and it came with spending restrictions?
Updated: September 26, 2021- Letter from the Editor
From the Editor: No break for the health care industry or its wellness counterparts
Updated: September 20, 2021The past 18 months have validated the need for good hospital systems and wellness sites.
COVID exposed the gaps in the health care system and prompted a slew of changes and new investment.
Updated: September 20, 2021 - From the Editor
From the Editor: The pandemic has been fertile ground for startups
Updated: September 6, 2021Working from home, remote operations, mandated closures, layoffs, the Great Resignation — 2020 offered a whole host of reasons why we’re now seeing startups cropping up all over.
Updated: September 6, 2021 - From the Editor
From the Editor: Northern Maine’s time to define its future
Updated: August 23, 2021In the past 18 months, we’ve seen a range of changes in Maine.
People fleeing cities are moving to Maine, seeking out more space around them, a sense of community and a chance to work remotely or build their own business here.
Updated: August 23, 2021 - From the Editor
From the Editor: Eight leaders with a range of lessons to offer
Updated: August 9, 2021The Women to Watch issue of Mainebiz is always a special occasion, and this year's edition is no exception. The eight remarkable individuals we honor make us grateful the state has such leaders.
Updated: August 9, 2021 
CommentaryMaine’s on the map, and our real estate is having its moment
Updated: August 1, 2021In the just-released 2021 Mainebiz Fact Book, expert contributor Tom Landry writes about how Maine real estate has become a national phenom at a time when real estate everywhere is setting records.
Updated: August 1, 2021- From the Editor
From the Editor: Maine’s real estate now in a constant state of change
Updated: July 26, 2021We’ve seen a number of real estate trends over the past 18 months, but one thing is constant: change.
Updated: July 26, 2021 
From the EditorFrom the Editor: A growing reputation for innovation and developing startups
Updated: July 12, 2021We’ve seen some interesting developments coming out of central Maine recently.
Updated: July 12, 2021- From the Editor
From the Editor: Family-owned businesses are at the heart of Maine economy
Updated: June 28, 2021Nationwide, as noted in the focus intro on Page 15, family businesses turn out about two-thirds of the U.S. gross domestic product, 64%, and employ 60% of the U.S. workforce.
Updated: June 28, 2021 - From the Editor
From the Editor: An L/A story with some serious investment behind it
Updated: June 14, 2021Lewiston is seeing a surge of investment. Maine’s second-largest city has historic buildings, raw space and ample room for growth. The ingredients have been in place, but now the city is cooking up something special.
Updated: June 14, 2021 
Work for ME 2021 — CommentaryCommentary: The workers we need are right in front of us
Updated: May 30, 2021While Maine has the country's oldest population, it's growing in some respects. There is a great opportunity to recruit, hire and retain people of color.
Updated: May 30, 2021- From the Editor
From the Editor: With feet to the fire, small businesses get stronger
Updated: May 17, 2021In the past year, small businesses in Maine weathered quarantines, shutdowns, mandates of all kinds.
Updated: May 17, 2021 - To the Editor
Letter: Catchy tax rankings miss the mark
Updated: April 19, 2021Our tax system is foundational to our ability to make basic investments in our economy — reliable infrastructure, good schools, affordable housing, and quality health care for all.
Updated: April 19, 2021 - From the Editor
From the Editor: Maine’s construction projects run the gamut
Updated: April 19, 2021The building boom that has shown no sign of slowing down, even amid the pandemic, is made up of a wide range of projects and planned uses.
Updated: April 19, 2021 - From the Editor
From the Editor: The pandemic upended the economy, but companies adapted — with help
Updated: April 5, 2021A year ago, companies were just starting to make their revised sales projections for the year.
Updated: April 5, 2021
