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Budget changes aid state workers
The Mainebiz News Staff February 10, 2010Gov. John Baldacci has proposed the first changes to his $438 million in budget cuts, which would restore longevity pay for state employees and scrap three unpaid days off, but is holding off on making other proposals.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 10, 2010State still mulling rail lines takeover
The Mainebiz News Staff February 10, 2010State transportation officials have tapped an attorney and a consulting firm in an effort to prevent the pending abandonment of 240 miles of rail lines in Aroostook and Penobscot counties.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 10, 2010January revenues $14M over estimates
The Mainebiz News Staff February 9, 2010State revenues surpassed estimates in January, marking the second month in a row that revenues were higher than expected.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 9, 2010Job creation focus of state summit
The Mainebiz News Staff February 9, 2010A job summit convened yesterday by Gov. John Baldacci drew people from 80 businesses in the state, while Maine's state and federal Democratic leaders called for federal incentives to aid job creation.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 9, 2010Tighter petition rules debated
The Mainebiz News Staff February 8, 2010Lawmakers yesterday heard testimony on a trio of bills that would impose new regulations to the state's citizen initiative process.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 8, 2010
Watershed costs | Property owners may face significant expenses to comply with changing regulatory requirements
Barry Sheff And Zachary Henderson February 8, 2010Sheff is a senior vice president and Henderson a water resources specialist at Woodard & Curran
Barry Sheff And Zachary Henderson February 8, 2010
Quality of place bill sets growth terms
Mindy Favreau February 8, 2010Clarification: The Environmental Funders Network has not committed to investing $2.5 million in quality of place development efforts. The group awarded just over $500,000 last year and hopes to grant the same amount in the next two years.
Mindy Favreau February 8, 2010Report: Budget cuts threaten 10,000 jobs
The Mainebiz News Staff February 7, 2010A report from an Augusta-based think tank says as many as 10,000 jobs could be lost as part of the governor's proposed $438 million in budget cuts.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 7, 2010Permit bank to aid rural fishermen
The Mainebiz News Staff February 4, 2010A commercial fishing permit bank designed to support small-scale fishermen in rural ports along the Maine coast has drawn the ire of some who argue the program excludes Portland fishermen.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 4, 2010ME to net $150M in biomass subsidies
The Mainebiz News Staff February 4, 2010A new federal subsidy program aimed at increasing biomass fuel supply could provide farmers and woodland owners in Maine with $150 million over the next two years.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 4, 2010Telecom firms to fund FairPoint costs
The Mainebiz News Staff February 3, 2010A legislative committee has approved charging Maine's telecommunications companies $100,000 for an attorney to represent the state in FairPoint's bankruptcy case.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 3, 2010Committee rejects human services cuts
The Mainebiz News Staff February 3, 2010A legislative committee yesterday rejected $58 million of the $91 million in cuts proposed by Gov. John Baldacci in human services.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 3, 2010Lawmakers debate racino revenues
The Mainebiz News Staff February 3, 2010The general manager of Hollywood Slots in Bangor yesterday urged lawmakers to allow the facility to operate table games to bring in additional revenue.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 3, 2010Public access to deeds questioned
The Mainebiz News Staff February 2, 2010Two bills before the Legislature that aim to keep registry of deeds documents out of public domain could affect a Cumberland business's efforts to launch a statewide land record website.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 2, 2010Electronic medical records bond floated
The Mainebiz News Staff February 2, 2010A Waterville legislator is proposing a $10 million bond to help physicians meet a federal mandate to switch to electronic records by 2015.
The Mainebiz News Staff February 2, 2010
Greg Mitchell February 1, 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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