Inside Out

Inside Out is written by Matt Jacobson, president and CEO of Maine & Co., a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to attracting businesses to and growing business in Maine. Jacobson has taken a break from the Inside Out column while running a campaign for governor. 

Pool cues
Sinking the eight ball in this economy means facing our demons
From March 9, 2009

Help yourself
What grassroots economic success in Lewiston-Auburn can teach all of us
From Feb. 9, 2009

Getting it right
Smart spending suggestions for the Obama bailout plan
From Jan. 19, 2009

Success sells
NotifyMD chose Maine, and now other companies will take notice
From Dec. 15, 2008

Get Smart
Investing wisely in education must be a priority for Maine's existing economy, and its future
From Nov. 17, 2008

Good with the bad
Expanding a key Pine Tree Development Zone incentive could keep Maine moving forward
From Oct. 20, 2008

Summer school
Promising changes in Brewer and Portland set the example for ingenuity throughout Maine
From Sept. 22, 2008

Tupelo honey
Maine could learn a thing or two from the sweet deal Mississippi struck with Toyota
From Aug. 25, 2008

Ready for battle
Maine needs to do more than hold its ground against rising energy prices
From July 28, 2008

Place race
In business attraction, being the winner often depends on wanting it more
From June 30, 2008