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In 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.
The 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.
In 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.
We’ve seen a number of real estate trends over the past 18 months, but one thing is constant: change.
We’ve seen some interesting developments coming out of central Maine recently.
Nationwide, 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.
Lewiston 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.
While 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.
In the past year, small businesses in Maine weathered quarantines, shutdowns, mandates of all kinds.
The 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.
Our 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.
A year ago, companies were just starting to make their revised sales projections for the year.
A year ago, we were just grappling with the start of the pandemic. As fortune would have it, our Business Leaders of the Year were just being announced.
This past year has brought us many lessons. COVID-19 has been only part of the challenge for business people, personally and professionally.
This issue of Mainebiz has a mix of stories and themes that came into tighter focus in the past year.
Wealth management and retirement typically garner thoughts of investment portfolios, 401(k) plans and IRAs. But, as this issue illustrates, investments in Maine also include real estate and even art collection.