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Acadia, MDI towns push joint plan for affordable housing on 55-acre parcel
September 29, 2021Acadia National Park officials are proposing a joint initiative to develop a 55-acre parcel for affordable year-round and seasonal housing. But the proposal would require an act of Congress.
September 29, 2021
How to make community engagement part of employee retention efforts
Updated: September 26, 2021Amid serious labor shortages in early every Maine industry, employers are discovering that opportunities for giving back to the community are a valuable tool for retention and recruitment.
Updated: September 26, 2021Maine minimum hourly wage to increase to $12.75 in 2022
Updated: September 24, 2021State law requires annual adjustments to the minimum wage based on the cost of living index for the Northeast region.
Updated: September 24, 2021
More health care workers are getting vaccinated in Maine, but not everywhere
September 23, 2021New data from the Department of Health and Human Services shows employee vaccination rates are up, especially at hospitals. But five weeks before the state-mandated vaccination deadline, not all health care providers have made progress.
September 23, 2021
A Maine logging industry program focuses on growing the workforce
Updated: September 20, 2021Out of 12 people who graduated last week from the Mechanized Logging Operations Program, nine have committed to jobs and three are evaluating offers.
Updated: September 20, 2021How companies can win the war for talent in a tight labor market
September 17, 2021Guest columnist Jason Lundy of Bank of America offers five tips for companies trying to compete for a limited labor pool.
September 17, 2021
How Maine companies are supporting mental health in the workforce
Updated: September 20, 2021The pandemic is the latest source of mental health challenges for many employees and their employers. Mainebiz checked in with a few businesses to see how they're coping.
Updated: September 20, 2021
HospitalityMaine releases 5-year workforce plan to rebuild industry 'in crisis'
September 15, 2021HospitalityMaine on Wednesday released a five-year roadmap for tackling the industry's workforce woes, including initiatives to attract more immigrants and people from disadvantaged communities to hotel and restaurant jobs.
September 15, 2021
SaviLinx seeks hundreds of seasonal workers for new federal contract
September 14, 2021The Brunswick-based company is seeking seasonal workers in Maine and Mississippi in relation to the new contract, which entails helping military members and their families enroll in health insurance during open enrollment season.
September 14, 2021
Portland-based Tilson makes work-from-home a permanent option
Updated: September 9, 2021But the network deployment and IT professional services provider intends to keep its Portland headquarters building for those who prefer working in the office, according to CEO Joshua Broder.
Updated: September 9, 2021
Central Maine Community College finds president within its ranks
Updated: September 3, 2021A national search for a new president drew 30 candidates, and ultimately led to the interim president. Her appointment comes as CMCC increasingly focuses on preparing students for in-demand careers.
Updated: September 3, 2021
HospitalityMaine joins call for boosting federal relief to pandemic-stricken restaurants
Updated: September 3, 2021"The small gains that our industry made toward financial security are in danger of being wiped out, dashing the hopes of communities, entrepreneurs and consumers nationwide," says a letter addressed to leaders of Congress.
Updated: September 3, 2021
Growing laundry app startup seeks gig workers, customers in Maine
Updated: September 3, 2021The company, called SudShare, is an on-demand service with a different spin on outsourcing laundry.
Updated: September 3, 2021
How to move forward on your corporate commitment to DEI
Updated: September 3, 2021Guest columnist Humza Khan, founder of Inclusion Maine, offers companies five ideas to improve their efforts around diversity, equity and inclusion.
Updated: September 3, 2021
How to find funding for your small business
Updated: September 2, 2021Tom Rainey, executive director of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, shared financing tips in a videotaped presentation for last week's Mainebiz Small Business Forum.
Updated: September 2, 2021
How Maine small businesses can boost DEI efforts
Updated: September 1, 2021Tae Chong, founder of a Portland-based consulting company and director of multicultural markets and strategies for small businesses in a video presentation for the recent 2021 Mainebiz Small Business Forum.
Updated: September 1, 2021
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