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Government & Politics

  • Guv primary candidates number 12

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 16, 2010

    Twelve candidates in the race for Maine's next governor will appear on the June primary, making it the largest primary since 1994.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 16, 2010
  • Committee opposes contractor licensing bill

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 12, 2010

    A legislative committee Tuesday narrowly voted against a bill that would require licensing of building contractors.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 12, 2010
  • Local sen. lobbies for gambling addiction awareness

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 10, 2010

    A Hampden lawmaker is pleased that statistics from a national gambling addiction group could help Maine publicize addiction services.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 10, 2010
  • Baldacci releases $79M bond details

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 10, 2010

    Gov. John Baldacci yesterday released the details of a $79 million bond package that he says will create nearly 2,000 jobs and preserve thousands more.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 10, 2010
  • BNAS reuse bill moves ahead

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 10, 2010

    A bill calling for some state income tax revenue to help fund civilian redevelopment efforts at Brunswick Naval Air Station gained the support of a legislative panel Tuesday.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 10, 2010
  • Wood pellet mill faces OSHA fines

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 9, 2010

    A Strong wood pellet facility that sustained an explosion at its mill in August now faces $27,000 in fines from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 9, 2010
  • Modified sick time bill still opposed

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 8, 2010

    A bill that would require employers to offer paid sick time has been pared down but is still coming under fire from members of the business community.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 8, 2010
  • Fisheries regulator promises change

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 8, 2010

    The new administrator of the National Marine Fisheries Service is reassuring Maine fishermen the agency is working to reestablish confidence in its regulation of the industry, following a report that chastised the agency's oversight in the Northea

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 8, 2010
  • March madness | The drama and dreariness of town meeting season is upon us

    John Mcdonald March 8, 2010

    If the traditional New England town meeting didn’t exist, we here in Maine would have to invent it just to add a tad of excitement to our lives at this thrill-challenged time of year.

    John Mcdonald March 8, 2010
  • Contracted confusion | A new law and increased enforcement has independent contractors searching for answers

    Whit Richardson March 8, 2010

    Charlie Huntington, owner of I&S Insulation in Wiscasset and president of the Maine Contractors and Builders Alliance, acknowledges the Legislature was well intentioned when it passed a law last year tightening the definition of what constitut

    Whit Richardson March 8, 2010
  • $1.1M natural gas fee draws ire

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 7, 2010

    A proposed state fee on natural gas shipped through pipelines in Maine is drawing opposition from the Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline Co., the largest pipeline owner in the state.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 7, 2010
  • Efficiency Maine Trust hires director

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 3, 2010

    A Portland attorney and advocate for energy efficiency has been named executive director of Efficiency Maine Trust, the state agency that oversees the promotion of energy efficiency.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 3, 2010
  • Gov. releases budget changes

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 3, 2010

    Gov. John Baldacci has announced changes to his proposed budget to restore nearly $80 million as a result of improved revenue forecasts and additional federal aid.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 3, 2010
  • Dems propose $99M jobs bond

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 2, 2010

    Democratic leaders yesterday unveiled a $99.2 million bond package aimed at creating jobs, but the proposal has been met with some opposition.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 2, 2010
  • Funds target BNAS, semiconductor workers

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 1, 2010

    A nearly $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor is slated to help workers affected by the closure of the Brunswick Naval Air Station.

    The Mainebiz News Staff March 1, 2010
  • Report: Worker misclassification rising

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 25, 2010

    The state over the past year has been cracking down on the increasing misclassification of workers, according to a report released yesterday by a governor's task force.

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 25, 2010

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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.