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State’s updated unemployment-tax system set to launch in November
June 11, 2018The Maine Department of Labor plans to begin the second phase of its modernized replacement system for Maine's unemployment insurance program — which is called ReEmployME — with the launch of registration for new Maine employers in August.
June 11, 2018
How to: Plan for succession in a family-owned business
June 11, 2018Eighty percent of Maine's businesses are family-owned. When asked who will take over the family business when the current owner retires, 88% of owners believe their children or family members will succeed them.
June 11, 2018Tips on how to get employees to finish their assignments on time
June 11, 2018Q: How can we get our people to finish assignments and other tasks on time? They make promises and set completion dates, but we have a very bad record for on-time delivery.
June 11, 2018Second-round worker visas seen as a ‘Band aid’ by tourism businesses
June 7, 2018A second round of H-2B visas was made available by the Department of Homeland Security on May 31.
June 7, 2018
Know an outstanding woman business leader? Nominate her for 2018 Mainebiz Women to Watch award
June 1, 2018What women trailblazers, corporate leaders, role models and mentors should be honored among the 2018 Mainebiz Women to Watch? Nominations are officially open until June 30 for the awards, which will mark the 10th year of the recognition program.
June 1, 2018
U.S. Labor Secretary tours Cianbro, Penobscot Job Corps training centers
May 30, 2018U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta joined U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in tours of the Penobscot Job Corps Center in Bangor and Cianbro Corp.'s job-training facility in Pittsfield on Tuesday.
May 30, 2018
Caribou businesswoman named Aroostook's 'Entrepreneur of the Year'
May 29, 2018A Caribou restaurateur is the 2018 Aroostook Entrepreneur of the Year.
May 29, 2018State program will help teens land their first summer job
May 29, 2018Several Maine executive branch departments plan to announce on Wednesday a new state initiative to help teens connect with their first job this summer.
May 29, 2018
How to: Create the perfect brand message in 5 simple steps
May 28, 2018We all know a logo design is only a small part of branding. What's critical to a successful branding strategy is defining the brand message.
May 28, 2018Tips on how to get over being nervous when presenting to a large group
May 28, 2018Q: How do I get over being nervous when I have to present to a large group?
May 28, 2018Free workshops for immigrant entrepreneurs scheduled for June
May 25, 2018Immigrants in Maine looking to start a business or seeking help with an existing one are invited to attend four free workshops in Portland next month.
May 25, 2018Lincoln Academy sees decline in international enrollment
May 24, 2018An expected dip in international enrollment at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle tracks with similar trends seen at other private schools around Maine.
May 24, 2018
Bernstein Shur introduces 16 weeks of paid parental leave for employees
May 23, 2018Bernstein Shur has adopted an expanded parental leave policy that provides 16 weeks of paid leave to all new parents among its attorneys and staff members regardless of gender.
May 23, 2018Hiring minors? No-cost course tells you what you need to know
May 22, 2018Maine Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Standards is hosting a no-cost course in Augusta and Portland to help employers navigate the waters of hiring minors. This seminar covers the basics, such as how to apply for a work permit, how many hours
May 22, 2018Help wanted at Maine's parks and historic sites
May 21, 2018Maine's labor shortage is affecting the state's parks and visitor sites.
May 21, 2018Georgia investment firm buys Lewiston-based call center company
May 17, 2018ITC Capital Partners, a Georgia-based investment company that says on its website it seeks entrepreneurial partnerships that will achieve a minimum long-term return to its shareholders of 20% annually, has purchased Argo Contact Centers in Lewiston
May 17, 2018
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