Local retailers and importers of European wines and cheeses are trying to buffer their customers from sticker shock, and hope that any price hikes resulting from new tariffs are temporary.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Small business resource expo in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, along with State Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, will hold a small business resource expo 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St. in Yarmouth. The event will include representatives from state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Small Business Administration, […]
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BIW could get another shot at multibillion-dollar Coast Guard contract
The Coast Guard plans to reopen bidding for a contract to build 21 cutters because a hurricane last year damaged the winning shipyard in Florida.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UNE gets $1 million grant to grow business, innovation programs
The Biddeford-based University of New England says the gift will help create the P.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Bedderrest Mattresses & Furniture to close all three Maine stores
Bedderrest Mattresses & Furniture is closing three stores, in Auburn, South Portland and Topsham, after 28 years.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s hard to argue against companies looking beyond investors – but let me try
There are better ways for companies to pursue social responsibility.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Cruise ship passengers spending less than first reported
A new study finds each spends under $62 in Maine, down from a previous estimate of $110.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc Thiessen: Trump’s idea of buying Greenland is far from absurd
The United States has a major strategic interest in not allowing new Arctic sea lanes to fall under Russian or Chinese control.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Surely Chicago has bigger things to worry about than a cupcake truck
Why is government determining whether mobile food vendors are harming the city’s brick-and-mortar restaurants?
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Top CEOs say maximizing profits can no longer be companies’ primary goal
The Business Roundtable says business leaders should balance the needs of shareholders with customers, employees, suppliers and local communities.