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How to create a supportive workplace for individuals with intellectual disability
Brian Bragg, Bank of America Updated: May 15, 2023Guest columnist Brian Bragg writes that while many adults with intellectual disability are unemployed or underemployed, the labor shortage has created opportunities. He offers suggestions about how to create a supportive workplace.
Author of medical journal joins top brass at Woodlands Senior Living
Alexis Wells Updated: May 11, 2023Leann Sebrey joins Woodlands Senior Living after most recently serving as the CCO at Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice in Lewiston for more than five years.
Rockland maker of prefab buildings wins Dirigo Labs pitch contest
Renee Cordes May 9, 2023Croft, which makes carbon-negative prefab buildings for residential and commercial use, plans to use its $25,000 prize money to launch an apprentice program.
First Bancorp taps real estate veteran to lead board
Alexis Wells Updated: May 10, 2023Bruce Tindal will succeed Mark Rosborough, who had served as chairman of the board since 2017 and retired from the board in April.
Friday Food Insider: It's Cinco de Mayo, and Maine restaurants are ready
Alexis Wells May 5, 2023If you are reading this at work and can't wait to get your margarita and taco fix, you have come to the right place. Welcome to the Friday Food Insider.
Island Institute president Kim Hamilton: 'We’re built for the challenges the coast is facing in this particular moment'
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 28, 2023The institute has an “extraordinary” 40-year history that directly touches people’s lives, said Hamilton. The mission includes advancing climate, economic resilience and leadership programs and cultivating the next generation of leaders.
Bigelow Laboratory's new VP of research is literally a deep thinker
Alexis Wells Updated: May 3, 2023Beth Orcutt focuses her research on the microscopic life on and beneath the sea floor. As vice president for research, she will guide Bigelow Laboratory’s research around the world to understand the ocean and develop solutions.
Citing higher construction costs, Maine Coast Heritage Trust adjusts a fundraising goal
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 2, 2023The goal for critical infrastructure and equipment is now $3.8 million, up from the $3 million goal the trust set last year. The money will go toward two Rockport preserves.
KeyBank will close four Maine branches in June
Alexis Wells May 1, 2023Branches in Freeport, Bath, Rumford and Skowhegan will close on June 2.
Wright-Pierce promotes from within for president-CEO role
Alexis Wells Updated: May 1, 2023Paul Birkel has been with Wright-Pierce for over three decades. During his time as executive vice president, he was also the wastewater practice group leader.
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.
This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.
But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.
When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.
More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy,
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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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