Any returns would go back into the general fund or be used to improve service quality and lower prices.
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Maine Voices: Infrastructure needed to grow Maine’s food business
Small food producers have demonstrated the demand, but will need some help to scale their operations.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Maine weddings generated nearly $1 billion last year, business-funded study finds
The events generate $206 million in direct spending and nearly 5 times that much in other economic activity, according to a University of Southern Maine study that was commissioned by 2 business owners.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers Feeding Mainers is growing businesses, supporting communities in rural Maine
But without ongoing state funding, the partnership between farmers and hunger-relief programs faces an uncertain future.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Uncategorized
Maine incomes rose moderately in 2017
Personal incomes increased 2.8 percent, slightly above the national average.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Help Maine’s hometown hospitals
By passing L.D. 1350, the Legislature can stop imposing unnecessary financial hardship on vital rural facilities.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Don’t let Maine’s working waterfront turn into a quaint picture of the past
Our state should be aiming for a future that allows fishermen the opportunity to thrive.
Posted inBusiness
Report says Maine lagging in education, workforce, health care and infrastructure
The 25th annual Measures of Growth report determines that Maine is significantly behind the nation in 6 areas that affect economic development.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Developing financial literacy makes cents for people of all ages
In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that’s putting consumer solvency at risk.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Asylum support bill invests in Maine’s future
Denying food, rent and health care assistance to asylum seekers won’t make us richer. Helping people get started will help the state grow.