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From the workings of the Maine Statehouse to the race for the White House, politics is growing more divisive than ever — and as a result, some say, posing greater challenges for business.
A company's support of a civic cause or nonprofit can become a lightning rod for public outcry. Corporate websites and social media have been hijacked by partisan rhetoric. Storefronts are sometimes the battlefronts of protestors with clashing political viewpoints.
And there's another risk: Customers and employees get distracted by all of this.
Perhaps the impact is simply the cost to living and doing business in a free society. One thing is clear, however. With Maine primaries this week and the U.S. general election now less than five months away, such downsides to democracy will continue to increase.
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Learn moreThe 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.
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.
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.
Coming June 2025
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From the workings of the Maine Statehouse to the race for the White House, politics is growing more divisive than ever — and as a result, some say, posing greater challenges for business.
A company's support of a civic cause or nonprofit can become a lightning rod for public outcry. Corporate websites and social media have been hijacked by partisan rhetoric. Storefronts are sometimes the battlefronts of protestors with clashing political viewpoints.
And there's another risk: Customers and employees get distracted by all of this.
Perhaps the impact is simply the cost to living and doing business in a free society. One thing is clear, however. With Maine primaries this week and the U.S. general election now less than five months away, such downsides to democracy will continue to increase.