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Government & Politics

  • All in | Why the business pros behind Black Bear Entertainment are betting on a casino in Oxford

    Jackie Farwell July 12, 2010

    Along Route 26 in Oxford, where signs advertising local farmers’ native peas and strawberries scatter the roadside, the Burlington Homes of Maine plant sits neglected, weeds creeping up the sides of its faded blue corrugated metal.

    Jackie Farwell July 12, 2010

  • Tariff tactics | Maine paper makers see survival in proposed 'dumping' rule

    Becky Bergman July 12, 2010

    A U.S. Department of Commerce proposal to impose stiff tariffs on coated free sheet paper imported from China and Indonesia would help save American jobs and allow domestic companies to compete more fairly for business, supporters say.

    Becky Bergman July 12, 2010

  • Retailers, banks battle over card fees

    Robert M. Cook July 12, 2010

    Andy Charles, owner of Haven’s Candies in Westbrook, says he pays as much as $20,000 a year in fees to process debit card transactions at his stores in Westbrook, Portland and Scarborough.

    Robert M. Cook July 12, 2010

  • Cutting back

    Mal Leary July 12, 2010

    State faces $100M hole

    Mal Leary July 12, 2010

  • State tackles budget, retirement system debt

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 9, 2010

    The state retirement system will need an additional $287 million infusion in the next budget cycle compared with the current state budget in order to keep it in the black.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 9, 2010

  • Think tank questions MTA spending

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 9, 2010

    The Maine Heritage Policy Center has released data on spending by the Maine Turnpike Authority, including employee salaries, that the center says shows questionable spending habits.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 9, 2010

  • Kibby wind expansion hits obstacle

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 8, 2010

    A Canadian wind developer's planned expansion in western Maine is in question after state regulators opposed reviewing the project under an expedited permitting process.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 8, 2010

  • BIW awarded $105M destroyer contract

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 7, 2010

    The Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works a more than $105 million contract for work on the second and third DDG-1000 class destroyers.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 7, 2010

  • Budget hole leads to hiring, expense freeze

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 2, 2010

    An anticipated budget hole of up to $100 million has led Gov. John Baldacci to freeze state hiring and curtail expenses.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 2, 2010

  • Baldacci appoints new finance commish

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 1, 2010

    Former State Budget Officer Ellen Schneiter has been sworn in as the state's acting finance commissioner.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 1, 2010

  • Gov. candidate Hammer sues Sec. of State

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 30, 2010

    Independent gubernatorial hopeful Alex Hammer is suing the Secretary of State's office for failing to put him on the November ballot as an unenrolled candidate.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 30, 2010

  • USPS fined for Scarborough safety violations

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 29, 2010

    The U.S. Postal Service is facing more than $400,000 in fines for unsafe conditions at its distribution center in Scarborough.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 29, 2010

  • Stepping forth for the Fourth

    Robert M. Cook June 28, 2010

    Municipalities that are hard pressed for fireworks funds are turning to the business community to ensure a colorful Fourth of July.

    Robert M. Cook June 28, 2010

  • Making up ground

    Mal Leary June 28, 2010

    Revenues continue upswing $50M surplus predicted Unemployment still a concern State revenues in May were $15 million over estimates and Maine is expected to end the budget year on June 30 with a surplus in exc

    Mal Leary June 28, 2010

  • Traffic patterns | Maine Turnpike Authority chief is unruffled by controversies

    Carol Coultas June 28, 2010

    Paul Violette concedes highway maintenance isn’t sexy — a topic more suitable, perhaps, for an engineering conference than a news story.

    Carol Coultas June 28, 2010

  • Efficiency Maine Trust plan OK'ed

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 28, 2010

    State utilities regulators Thursday approved a three-year energy plan from the new Efficiency Maine Trust.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 28, 2010

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How are you keeping your event calendar manageable?
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In this post-pandemic world, people are feeling stretched thin with overbooked calendars and a never-ending list of events to attend.

In the past couple of years, new events have been added to the must-attend list, including Northeastern University's Roux Institute, which teamed up with the Maine Technology Institute for a new event series, "Breakthrough Maine."

Other upcoming business events in Portland include "Eggs & Issues: Seriously, Another Hotel?!" on Oct. 16, hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber, Maine Community Bank's 2025 LaunchPad Live Event on Oct. 21 and the "13th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit" on Oct. 28.

And don't forget the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 celebration on Nov. 6. 

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