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Nervous energy: The industry is jittering over pandemic's fallout
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 15, 2020The economic effects of the coronavirus crisis have been felt across all sectors of the energy industry. Besides sharp declines in demand, there's general uncertainty about what the future holds — and even some glimmers of new opportunity.
'Go ahead and do it': Business trailblazers talk leadership in Mainebiz forum
Renee Cordes Updated: June 11, 2020Five women business leaders from throughout Maine shared their thoughts on leadership principles, from leading by example to inspiring a shared vision, in Wednesday's forum. It drew nearly 600 registrants.
Insider Notebook: MaineHousing, United Way move to new quarters
Maureen Milliken June 10, 2020MaineHousing has moved from downtown Augusta to former state office space near Interstate 95, renovated by Landry/French; United Way has moved to Forest Avenue in Portland from the peninsula; and Maine Preservation has opened award nominations.
Anticipating farm labor shortages, Maine ad campaign targets newly unemployed
Staff Updated: June 8, 2020State agencies and farm associations have joined forces to fill agricultural labor voids in response to the pandemic.
ConnectME grants to expand broadband service in rural Maine
Staff June 5, 2020Argyle, Bremen and Hudson are among seven communities targeted by a new round of infrastructure and planning grants.
Maine outdoor rec startups collaborate to get more consumers outside
Staff June 4, 2020Startup TreeFreeHeat has signed its first distribution deal with Back40, a fellow Maine startup that operates an e-commerce site for outdoor gear rentals.
Higher ed notebook: UMaine System 'resilience badge,' USM scholarships
Renee Cordes Updated: June 2, 2020The University of Maine System is offering a "microcredential" program to help students make themselves more attractive to potential employers, while USM is offering scholarships to students who have served as first responders and essential workers…
Maine hotels and inns can open today, but out-of-staters still have to quarantine
Maureen Milliken June 1, 2020A federal judge denied a request for injunction by two campgrounds and others that would lift the quarantine. Mills also directed the Corrections Department to buy food from restaurants in three counties that were anticipating opening today, but now…
Deal for Augusta residential parcel was already complicated before the pandemic
Laurie Schreiber June 1, 2020A Maine-based investment group acquired a portfolio of 44 multi-unit residential buildings in Augusta after some fairly complex proceedings that were made all the more difficult when the pandemic struck.
CVS opens four drive-thru testing sites in southern, central Maine
Staff Updated: May 29, 2020Beginning Friday, pharmacies in Augusta, Biddeford, Portland and South Portland will offer tests for people who meet CDC criteria and register in advance. Individuals self-administer the tests while remaining in their cars.
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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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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