Let's strengthen Maine's economy
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Supporting high-paying, skilled jobs—and attracting new ones—is the bedrock of re-inventing Maine’s economy for a prosperous future. The following editorial was published by the Portland Press-Herald on July 28,...
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The state is measuring at the bottom of national economic indicators. Focusing on key industries will create job opportunities, stability, and long-term prosperity. The following editorial was published by...
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State lacks comprehensive strategy for job growth, economic prosperity A new analysis conducted by experts in economic competitiveness ranks Maine poorly against other states in key benchmarks, including worker...
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Employers are finding it harder and harder to make it work here. We turn a blind eye to that at our peril. The following editorial was published by the...
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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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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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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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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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