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$8.5M grant extends Dirigo's reach
The Mainebiz News Staff February 24, 2010An $8.5 million federal grant will help launch a new insurance initiative through the state's health insurance program, Dirigo Health.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 24, 2010State revenue projections up $51M
The Mainebiz News Staff February 23, 2010The state's revenue forecasting committee has increased the state's revenue projections by $51 million over the next two years, helping to reduce the state's multimillion budget hole.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 23, 2010State DHHS sues feds
The Mainebiz News Staff February 23, 2010The state's Department of Health and Human Services is asking the court to review a decision made by its federal counterpart in a dispute involving nearly $30 million in Medicaid funds.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 23, 2010Apple growers object to new worker rule
The Mainebiz News Staff February 22, 2010A new federal rule on hiring foreign workers adopted last week is expected to adversely affect the state's apple industry.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 22, 2010Insurance head: Dirigo saved $79M
The Mainebiz News Staff February 22, 2010Maine's Dirigo Health insurance program saved the state nearly $79 million in 2008-2009, the largest year-to-year savings in the program's seven-year history.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 22, 2010Lawmakers debate stimulus fund use
The Mainebiz News Staff February 22, 2010Nearly $30 million in federal stimulus money is headed to Maine, but lawmakers are at odds over how to incorporate it into the budget-writing process.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 22, 2010One year later | Karen Mills, clusters, innovation and equity present opportunities for small businesses
Michael Gurau February 22, 2010In a piece for this column a year ago (“What Mills Means,” in the Feb. 23, 2009, issue), I speculated on incoming Small Business Administration head Karen Mills’ plans for that agency.
Michael Gurau February 22, 2010
Recovery act | The latest economic stimulus data is in. But the government's performance in job creation and transparency raises as many questions as it answers.
Jackie Farwell February 22, 2010On recovery.gov, the federal website that tracks stimulus spending across the country, a tagline describes the site as the government’s official online effort to provide “easy access to data related to Recovery Act spending.” But try clicking past
Jackie Farwell February 22, 2010Minimum wage changes questioned
The Mainebiz News Staff February 18, 2010Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would increase Maine's minimum wage based on inflation, a move that business groups say could hurt job growth.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 18, 2010Wind foes call for statewide moratorium
The Mainebiz News Staff February 18, 2010A group opposed to wind power development is asking the governor to temporarily halt all wind farm construction in Maine.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 18, 2010BIW nets additional $8M from Navy
The Mainebiz News Staff February 18, 2010Bath Iron Works has received nearly $8 million from the Navy for additional work on a new line of destroyers.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 18, 2010Maine-N.H. bridge funding denied
The Mainebiz News Staff February 17, 2010An effort to repair the Memorial Bridge that connects Maine and New Hampshire has been denied $70 million in stimulus funds, putting rehabilitation of the span at risk.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 17, 2010Casino efforts head to local, state voters
The Mainebiz News Staff February 17, 2010The Secretary of State's office has certified enough signatures to put a proposed Oxford County casino on the November ballot.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 17, 2010Lawmakers look to cigs, bottles for revenue
The Mainebiz News Staff February 16, 2010Lawmakers want to crack down on companies that are not complying with the state's bottle bill law, a move that could pump millions of dollars into the state coffers.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 16, 2010
Baldacci sets stage for recovery
Robert M. Cook February 15, 2010Gov. John Baldacci knows he was not blessed with a great state economy when he first took up residence at the Blaine House in 2003 and that the state will undoubtedly remain mired in a recession when he leaves office.
Robert M. Cook February 15, 2010Health care industry wins $11.5M boost
The Mainebiz News Staff February 15, 2010Maine's health care industry will receive $11.5 million in federal economic stimulus money, including funds to expand the HealthInfoNet program, Gov. John Baldacci announced today.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 15, 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.
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Groundbreaking Maine
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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