A meeting Friday in Portland offered an inside look at how federal agencies allocate nearly $3 billion in annual funds for emerging technologies.
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Portland seeks nominations for business awards
The public may submit nominations by Sept. 11 for Economic Development Achievement, Business of the Year and Small Business of the Year.
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After wild swings last year, Maine economic growth off to sluggish start in 2018
The first quarter saw an annual expansion rate of just 0.6% as workforce problems persisted, but a pickup in growth is forecast for all of 2018.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Candidates for governor offer ideas for improving Maine’s economy
Among their proposed fixes: Focus state aid on smaller businesses, educate and train workers, pass tax conformity, implement Medicaid expansion and forgive two years of college costs for graduates who stay in Maine.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Starting to work at younger age benefits Maine teens, businesses
To that end, the state is promoting its Youth Employment and the Steps to Success initiative.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Climate change affords Maine opportunities to lead in ‘New North’
As melting glaciers make Nordic nations our neighbors, we must collaborate with them.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine’s workforce challenges call for bold public strategies
A concerted multi-pronged approach is required to address workforce shortages, which ought to be high on the new governor’s priority list.
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Maine Legislature tables bill to address unemployment system in wake of botched rollout
Unemployed Mainers have complained about the online filing system since it rolled out last December, claiming they get locked out of their accounts and are unable to reach anyone in the department.
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Gardiner meat processing company’s bankruptcy filing a blow to farmers
Central Maine Meats, open barely three years, held promise for the local food economy.
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Investors put nearly $6 million into trio of Maine businesses in first quarter
It was the state’s strongest first quarter for receiving early-stage venture capital since the $20.4 million in 2015.