The bank is the first private company to enroll every employee in a bystander training program called Green Dot.
J. Craig Anderson
J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
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For Unum, after Black Friday comes Red Hot Monday
The Portland company experiences a surge in customer calls after Thanksgiving as workers seek out end-of-year benefits.
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Westbrook sewing school helps immigrants seamlessly enter workforce
School founder Dory Waxman is creating opportunities for newcomers to Maine while rebuilding a vital industry.
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Shoppers shrug off predawn cold for crack at early Black Friday deals
Thousands of Mainers flock to The Maine Mall in South Portland for midnight opening ‘door busters’ and to socialize.
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Maine home sales start 4th quarter strong
Purchases of existing single-family homes rose 3.4% in October and the median price hit $215,000, up 4.9%.
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Florida’s new dog-racing ban puts more greyhounds on track for adoption in Maine
The Maine Greyhound Placement Service is expecting a surge in former racing dogs needing new homes as their southern owners get out of the racing business.
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Cumberland County picks consultant to develop broadband ‘playbook’
James W. Sewall Co. of Old Town will look at need, demand and costs to guide communities that want to work together to create networks.
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Small-business lending drops sharply in Maine in 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration said 2017 was a record year, and that fewer businesses borrowed in 2018 because of economic growth.
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ImmuCell boosts revenue in 3rd quarter
But the Portland-based animal health company still has a net loss due to research and development expenses.
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Planet Dog retail store in Portland will stay independent, despite acquisition
The parent company’s manufacturing and wholesale operations are sold to a pet products distributor based in Denver.