VIDEOS

Tonia Tibbetts of Robbins Lumber talks about the connection between improving incomes for Mainers and generating the taxes Maine needs to provide public services.

John Ritz of Robbins Lumber talks about how growing Maine’s jobs base will help fund social services for those in need.

James Webb of Robbins Lumber talks about how Maine’s leaders need to work together to succeed.

James Webb of Robbins Lumber talks about why Maine’s young people are leaving and not coming back, largely due to fewer job opportunities, lower wages and higher cost of living.

James Webb of Robbins Lumber talks about how many single-minded, single-interest efforts are prohibiting Maine from moving forward.

James Webb of Robbins Lumber talks about how Maine’s leaders need a plan to sustain a foundational jobs culture.

John Ritz of Robbins Lumber talks about bridging the political divide in Maine by working together to do what’s right for future generations and not just the next election.

James Webb of Robbins Lumber talks about how job creation begins with business investment.

Tonia Tibbetts of Robbins Lumber talks about the connection between improving incomes for Mainers and generating the taxes Maine needs to provide public services.

John Ritz of Robbins Lumber talks about how job creation builds Maine’s tax base, helping to fund public services and economic growth.

Tonia Tibbetts of Robbins Lumber talks about the role of family-owned business in creating foundational jobs and building Maine communities.

James Webb of Robbins Lumber talks about how job creation begins with business investment.

James Webb of Robbins Lumber talks about how Maine’s unstable business climate and constraints it places on business investment and job growth.

John Ritz of Robbins Lumber talks about what’s needed to grow Maine’s economy and creating career opportunities for Maine’s youth.

Maine won’t create foundational jobs or economic prosperity if we stay focused on tearing each other down. Maine needs a comprehensive, coordinated strategy to compete for 21st Century Jobs.

The Alliance for Maine discusses how to get from Maine’s historical industries and economy to jobs of the future.

The Alliance for Maine discusses why Maine is falling behind other states in the competition to attract modern industries and good-paying, foundational jobs.

The Alliance for Maine discusses the concept of foundational jobs and why they are critical to a thriving economy, quality of life and robust public services.

The Alliance for Maine suggests a forward-looking approach to the state’s economic future.

The Alliance for Maine discusses what it takes to achieve economic prosperity for residents.

The Alliance for Maine discusses results of a public opinion poll showing Mainers’ top concerns and how these can be addressed by growing “foundational jobs.”

Alliance for Maine members and special guests discuss how policy choices impact Maine’s competitiveness and how lawmakers can help set the tone that encourages investment and job growth.

Members of the Alliance for Maine and special guests discuss challenges to and solutions for growing the workforce to strengthen Maine’s economy in the future.

Members of the Alliance for Maine and special guests discuss challenges and solutions to growing a strong job base for Maine’s economy.

Maine needs a plan for attracting investment, creating jobs and delivering public services. We can’t do that by taking issues one at a time without knowing how they work together.

Building a successful economy is like building a house. We have to start with a solid foundation. Jobs that bring new money into Maine and help pay for jobs in service sectors and government are “foundational jobs.”

Maine needs to build a bridge to 21st Century “foundational jobs” to replace the legacy industries that used to employ thousands and drive economic activity here.

Maine needs new, 21st Century jobs to replace the foundational jobs in our legacy industries that once employed thousands.

Members of the Alliance for Maine and special guests discuss workforce and investment challenges facing Maine’s economic future.

Rep. Drinkwater is on the campaign trail, asking Mainers, “what can I do for you?” He learns that what Maine really needs is more foundational jobs to help pay for all of the other “asks” Mainers have. Is he up to the challenge?

Members of the Alliance for Maine and special guests discuss workforce and investment challenges facing Maine’s economic future.

Members of the Alliance for Maine and special guests discuss workforce and investment challenges facing Maine’s economic future.