Encouraging people to move to Maine is especially critical to address the problem of the state’s aging workforce, says Dana Connors, president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.
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Poland Spring expansion calls for fourth bottling plant, 80 more workers
The company is looking for a location with nearby springs in western Maine under a plan that would boost production capacity by nearly 45 percent.
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Fiberight waste project seeks $45 million bond to get built
Fiberight has applied for a $45 million conduit bond from the state’s quasi-independent financing agency to help build the $69 million facility.
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Maine’s oldest TV station to be sold to Georgia media giant
Gray Television Inc. wants to buy WABI in Bangor and another station in Florida for $85 million.
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Sappi paper mill touts transformational shift with $165 million upgrade
The No. 1 paper machine at the Somerset County mill will be retooled to make mostly consumer packaging products, toothpaste and cosmetics boxes, tea packets and dry goods packaging.
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Babe’s Shoe Repair in Waterville closes as owner retires after 37 years
Owner Fred Murphy plans to retire to his blueberry farm in China after working for decades as a cobbler in the city.
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L.L. Bean offers retirement buyouts to trim workforce by 10%
The Freeport-based retailer is rolling out other changes to its benefits as it seeks to free up cash to expand.
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Business group seeks repeal of 3 percent education surcharge on high-income Mainers
Business groups say the tax surcharge endorsed by voters in November is limiting Maine’s competitiveness.
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Startup accelerator gets vital help for businesses under new partnership
Through Portland-based Venture Hall, Unum and MaineHealth will provide expertise on insurance, worker benefits and products to new companies in development.
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Chris Hall, Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s leader, resigns suddenly
After Chris Hall’s sudden resignation as president and CEO, Quincy Hentzel will serve as interim CEO.