March
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Is Maine Losing Its Corporate Backbone?
What happens when ownership of Maine businesses is sold out of state? A lot. Local jobs and salaries that become duplicative with the new ownership are eliminated, as are...
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July
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Maine’s Slow Economic Recovery: Here We Go Again
Maine’s Slow Economic Recovery: Here We Go Again Last month, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued some of the earliest data on the post-pandemic recovery, and the news for...
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July
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Maine Needs a “Shark Tank” Mindset for Economic Growth
Over the years, several Maine companies have been featured on Shark Tank, the ABC show in which start-up businesses seek investment from the celebrity “Sharks.” The formula is always...
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July
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Just How Many Jobs are Supported by a “Foundational Job?”
Just How Many Jobs are Supported by a “Foundational Job?” All jobs are important, but some are “foundational.” Foundational jobs are those that support other jobs from suppliers, repair...
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