Under the previous tax code, the corporations’ effective rate was about 21 percent, according to research by the left-leaning think tank.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: There’s no reason that workers can’t be corporate owners
Employee-controlled companies could be the antidote to the less-appealing aspects of shareholder capitalism.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
One last skate for old time’s sake
Happy Wheels on Warren Avenue will close Sunday, Dec. 15, after 46 years in business.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
South Portland will honor 6 local businesses
Saunders Electronics, Organic Roots, Maine Roofing and the Pape dealerships are among the companies that will receive awards Wednesday.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda encourages shopping small and local
He urges people to take part in Small Business Saturday.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Schools, businesses expand career connections
A new collective will help students gain access and real-world experience.
Posted inMaine, News
Store’s apparel rekindles team name controversy in Scarborough, 20 years after change
The school board changed the nickname to ‘Red Storm’ in 2000. Flaherty’s Family Farm store still sells fan gear carrying the old name, raising public concern.
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Macy’s data breach left customer information exposed in October
The department store did not immediately say how many customer accounts were affected; a spokesperson said it was a small portion of clients.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
South Korean official lays groundwork for business collaboration in central Maine
Local business development leaders tout the advantages of expanding businesses in central Maine over the Boston area, where the Republic of Korea has established its biohealth, future-car, non-memory chip, robotics and technology industries.
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Thomas College’s weekend of innovation in Waterville may lead some to $25,000
Friday’s program began with a presentation from Rodrigo Meirelles, who’s paving the way for Saturday’s pitch competition.