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‘Taking more time to enjoy the ride’: Mainers share 2023 business, personal resolutions
Renee Cordes Updated: January 4, 2023Maine movers and shakes share their professional and personal aspirations for 2023.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 4, 2023
Unum receives American Heart Association leadership award
Alexis Wells November 8, 2022Unum received one of six awards presented in the Association's Eastern States region, which includes 14 states from Maine to Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Alexis Wells November 8, 2022
Insurance executive tapped a second time for Safeco Insurance Award of Distinction
Alexis Wells November 1, 2022Leann Cailler is a 2022 Producer of the Year and also received the Award of Distinction in 2021.
Alexis Wells November 1, 2022
Stepping up: Next-generation leaders take the helm at four Maine family businesses
Renee Cordes October 26, 2022Mainebiz profiles four businesses with next-generation leaders in charge.
Renee Cordes October 26, 2022
State Farm Insurance agent opens Lewiston office
Alexis Wells October 25, 2022Deanna Lynn, who began her career with a State Farm agency in 1989, said "Lewiston is a place of tremendous economic opportunity."
Alexis Wells October 25, 2022
Midcoast financial firm hires new director of human resources
Alexis Wells October 19, 2022Susan Howland joins Allen Insurance and Finance after having held senior leadership roles at MBNA, Wayfarer Marine in Camden, the Penobscot Bay YMCA and Maine Sport in Rockport.
Alexis Wells October 19, 2022
MEMIC distributes $17 million in annual dividends
Alexis Wells October 12, 2022Checks will go out in early November from MEMIC, which has distributed $333 million since 1993 to Maine policyholders.
Alexis Wells October 12, 2022
With acquisition, Cross Insurance adds to its Massachusetts portfolio
Alexis Wells October 10, 2022Patriot Benefit Solutions in North Andover, Mass., will operate under the Cross Insurance name, overseen by Dave Messersmith, president of Cross Insurance's coastal region.
Alexis Wells October 10, 2022
Royce Cross steps down as CEO of Cross Insurance; Jonathan Cross succeeds him
Peter Van Allen September 9, 2022CEO Royce Cross, who has been at Cross Insurance for 52 years, will be chairman. His son Jonathan takes over as CEO. The provider has 1,000 employees in 50 offices.
Peter Van Allen September 9, 2022
Farmington Medicare agency acquired by Texas insurance company
Staff August 31, 2022The Texas firm will provide shared business services, technology and resources to help train and support broker agents.
Staff August 31, 2022
How to choose an insurance plan for your new small business
Phillip Smith August 24, 2022As guest columnist Phillip Smith says, starting a new business is an exciting time. But before you hang up your “open” sign, it is important to meet with an insurance professional to make sure you are protected from day one.
Phillip Smith August 24, 2022Cross Insurance acquires Massachusetts employee benefits firm
Jessica Hall June 29, 2022The purchase is the latest is a series of more than 120 acquisitions for Cross Insurance since it was founded in 1954.
Jessica Hall June 29, 2022
How to navigate federal and state laws to insure a cannabis business
Tom Quentin, guest columnist Updated: June 27, 2022An expert writes about the complex laws and regulations that can determine how, or if, a cannabis business obtains the insurance it needs.
Tom Quentin, guest columnist Updated: June 27, 2022Racist office sign in Millinocket provokes sharp rebuke on social media
William Hall June 22, 2022The sign, taped inside the window of an insurance agency, disparaged the observance of Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved Black people.
William Hall June 22, 2022
Clark Insurance is acquired by New York-based conglomerate
William Hall June 2, 2022Clark Insurance, a 91-year-old agency headquartered in Portland, is one of Maine's largest insurance firms. It was purchased for an undisclosed price.
William Hall June 2, 2022
Amplifying voices: Chamber, businesses, community groups build diversity resources
Jessica Hall Updated: May 30, 2022Maine businesses will work with groups in the Black, indigenous, and people-of-color communities to create networking and learning opportunities for current employees and future ones.
Jessica Hall Updated: May 30, 2022
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
The Giving Guide
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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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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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