Aided by $6 million in funding, the independent group of state business leaders hires a chief executive as it works to add skilled workers in three industries.
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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Neglect plagues downtown Portland’s landmark Time & Temperature Building
The building is deteriorating steadily and losing tenants, who wonder why the owner doesn’t either maintain it or sell it.
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Trump tax cuts would give little to poorest Mainers, windfall to wealthiest, report says
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy estimates that those with the lowest incomes would receive 1.6 percent of the cuts, while the state’s wealthiest residents would get 39 percent.
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Missing details of Trump tax reform plan will determine winners, losers, local experts say
Tax experts say a nine-page ‘framework’ released last week lacks crucial information for assessing its impact on businesses and individuals.
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New group aims to boost post-secondary education in Maine
MaineSpark’s goal is that 60 percent of adult Mainers will achieve some form of training beyond high school by 2025.
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Press Hotel developer forms new company
Based in Portland, Fathom Cos. will manage hotels and redevelop historical properties.
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Coast Guard spreads blame in report on El Faro tragedy at sea
Its investigation finds that actions by the captain from Maine, the ship owner, the Coast Guard and others contributed to the 2015 sinking that killed 33.
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Lofty campaign promises for York County casino are no sure bet
The venue in Oxford created just a quarter of the jobs forecast in 2010, and studies like the one done ahead of November’s ballot measure are meant to persuade.
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Maine employers put new focus on internships to vet fresh talent
Business leaders say robust programs are a good way to attract and retain skilled workers – plus they don’t leave the state after they graduate.
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Cianbro expands its training institute to help meet demand for skilled workers
The Pittsfield construction company says having employees with multiple abilities is good for their career development and for the business.