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    Other

    New hires, new roles at Mainebiz

    I'm happy to report that Mainebiz has some new faces and several changes on the editorial side.

  • How To's
    How To's

    How to: Protect your brand by trademarking

    Jordan Payne Hay

    Many business and service providers operate for years without considering whether they should trademark elements of their business. The most common way people think of (and see) trademarks are through logos. Think: New England Patriots or Apple.

  • How To's
    How To's

    How To: Lead with courage, compassion and wisdom

    Jim Bouchard

    There's a lot of talk about courage and compassion in leadership today. That's terrific, these are two essential qualities for effective leaders. I'd add wisdom, too.Let's define these terms.

  • Ask ACE: When do I end the chase with prospects?

    Answered By Denise Martin, You Simply Better

    Q: When do I end the chase with prospects? If I follow up on expressed interest, my emails and calls are not returned. I feel that I'm bugging them — but I know persistence is sometimes rewarded.

  • In Short
    In Short

    IN SHORT

    New hiresCribstone Capital Management, an independent investment advisory firm in Brunswick, hired Timothy Woodhouse as director, private client services.

Today's Poll

Do you feel the U.S. should require automakers to provide AM radio in their vehicles, at no charge?
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Poll Description

If you haven't heard the news yet about AM radio, you might never — at least not in your car.

Many automotive manufacturers have stopped supplying vehicles with the technology, claiming it interferes with electronics and that customers are tuning in less anyway.

But U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Angus King, I-Maine, say AM radio is essential, especially in rural regions. The lawmakers cite a National Association of Farm Broadcasters survey that found two-thirds of farmers listen to AM for weather forecasts and other information needed for business.

The association says AM radio reaches an estimated 82 million listeners monthly through more than 4,400 stations across the U.S.

Collins and King have signed onto legislation that would ensure manufacturers continue to provide AM reception in every new car and truck, at no charge.