John Rogers says communicating kept his brand and loyal customer base strong as he transitioned to a franchise operation now called Fleet Feet Sports/Maine Running.
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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Maine lags in hiring foreign tech workers
An economy not geared toward technology jobs partly explains why the state ranks 41st in H-1B visas.
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Economist’s parting shot: Maine needs a new mindset
Charles Colgan, retiring from USM’s Muskie School of Public Service, says businesses and policymakers must focus on income inequality, population stagnation and an aging workforce.
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Maine’s new tourism leader welcomes the opportunity
Christopher Fogg brings to the job more than 20 years of marketing New England destinations to potential visitors.
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Maine business owner faces federal lawsuit over IRA money
The Department of Labor says Windham-based Seavey’s Furniture & Appliance failed to put $16,015 in employees’ contributions into the retirement accounts.
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Bitcoin slowly making its way into Maine businesses
Use of the virtual currency is virtually nonexistent in Maine so far, but a few businesses lead the pack.
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Longtime Bangor Savings executive steps up to presidency
Robert Montgomery-Rice, who replaces Jim Conlon, ‘enjoys working with small business.’
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Gov. LePage to throw full-blown party for inauguration
Tickets for the public are still available to the Jan. 7 event, which features live music.
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One co-founder of Portland’s Irish theater killed, another injured in Mass. crash
Susan Reilly of South Portland dies in a multivehicle crash Tuesday, while her husband, Tony Reilly, loses a leg and is hospitalized.
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Cards Against Humanity buys remote Maine island, calls it ‘Hawaii 2’
A holiday fundraising campaign grants each participant the ‘exclusive’ license to 1 square foot of the island.