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Charles Lawton: Our state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem should look outside Maine

by Charles Lawton June 21, 2016June 20, 2016

Getting Massachusetts entrepreneurs to think of Maine as a good place to bring new companies would be a great way to galvanize economic development.

They need to look at the right labor market data and post-hiring information to get a more accurate picture.

by CHARLES LAWTON June 7, 2016June 7, 2016

There are lessons to be learned not only from the birth but also the death rates of Maine businesses.

by Richard H. Schmidt III Special to The Portland Press Herald May 31, 2016November 30, 2016

The media likes to depict division, but in reality, over 1,100 Mainers turned out to say that they back the proposal.

by The Editorial Board May 29, 2016May 28, 2016

As the percentage of Mainers in retail and other service jobs increases, state programs should adapt.

by Alan Caron May 22, 2016November 30, 2016

For example, Rep. Bruce Poliquin wants to inflame people to help his campaign along.

by Charles Lawton May 17, 2016May 16, 2016

Our state’s industries, even those with modest rates of growth, may be going the way of the traditional taxi.

by CHARLES LAWTON May 10, 2016May 9, 2016

To thrive, our state needs a talented workforce, and federal data show we aren’t paying for the best.

by Gov. Paul R. LePage Special to the Telegram May 8, 2016November 30, 2016

Maine won’t prosper until it ends the highly taxed, anti-business legacy left behind by Democratic rule.

by James Myall Special to the Telegram May 8, 2016May 7, 2016

Most of the developed world offers paid time off for workers who stay home to take care of a child or an ailing parent.