Charles lawton
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PublishedJune 28, 2016
Charles Lawton: Don’t wring hands when globalization hurts Maine towns. Take action!
Failing to assist right away with painful adjustments can lead to uprisings like the Brexit vote in Britain.
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PublishedJune 21, 2016
Charles Lawton: Our state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem should look outside Maine
Getting Massachusetts entrepreneurs to think of Maine as a good place to bring new companies would be a great way to galvanize economic development.
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PublishedJune 14, 2016
Charles Lawton: Too many growing businesses assume Maine lacks skilled workers
They need to look at the right labor market data and post-hiring information to get a more accurate picture.
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PublishedJune 7, 2016
Charles Lawton: As with a child, it takes a village to raise a new business
There are lessons to be learned not only from the birth but also the death rates of Maine businesses.
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PublishedMay 24, 2016
Charles Lawton: Without initiation rituals, how do we pass along wisdom?
It is incumbent on our older generation to share what we have learned with Maine's new leaders.
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PublishedMay 17, 2016
Charles Lawton: Maine’s economy depends on innovation, disruption
Our state's industries, even those with modest rates of growth, may be going the way of the traditional taxi.
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PublishedMay 10, 2016
Charles Lawton: Drawing skilled workers to Maine hinges on paying enough to attract them
To thrive, our state needs a talented workforce, and federal data show we aren't paying for the best.
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PublishedMay 3, 2016
Charles Lawton: Going beyond Portland to understand 4 regions key to state growth
Rather than worry about myriad problems, focus on urban centers to help job growth in each area.
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PublishedApril 26, 2016
Charles Lawton: Digital and physical connections are key for rural economy
Spreading prosperity outside of Portland depends on workers who can move around on highways and the Internet.
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PublishedApril 19, 2016
Charles Lawton: Economic impact studies fail to show the whole picture
R&D's value to Maine cannot be explained solely by the number of businesses and jobs it creates.
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