Commission findings are due to be published on December 2nd, 2013 Gov. Paul LePage announced on April 17 that he was forming the blue ribbon commission, a special commission to investigate the state’s entire unemployment compensation system. According to a news release from Gov. LePage’s office, the Blue Ribbon Commission includes representatives of both employers […]
Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owner Opens New Shop in Farmingdale, Maine
Normand and Joline Boulay, the owners of Farmindale’s newest business, Dunkin Donuts, welcomed friends and neighbors to celebrate with them and win some fabulous prizes. The Farmingdale Dunkin Donuts is the fourth one for the Boulays — two others located in Lewiston and one in Gardiner. Normand and Joline Boulay, expressed their excitement and satisfaction […]
Maine Businesses to Pay Less Next Year in Unemployment Taxes
Bangor Dailey News reports that a falling unemployment rate means Maine businesses will save $30 million in unemployment taxes next year, according to a Thursday morning announcement from the Maine Department of Labor. Next year, Maine employers will see an annual decrease of between $19.20 and $169.20 in unemployment taxes paid per employee, with the […]
Maine Residents Celebrate World Champion Boston Red Sox, a MLB Franchise!
Watch Katie Thompson at WMTW 8 Portland report about the Red Sox Rolling Rally!: Red Sox fans, Boston celebrate championship with parade | Sports – WMTW Home.
Maine Franchise Owner Meets Family & Community
In 1979, Antonio and Joe Salema bought their family’s first Dunkin’ Donuts franchise in Exeter, New Hampshire. Currently Antonio owns and operates 15 Dunkin’ Donuts franchises — three in Maine and 12 in New Hampshire. According to Antonio’s son, Durval Salema, he had made his decision to be a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner when he […]
Caribou Maine is Open for Business!
What does a Certified Business Friendly Community that happens to be the second largest city in Aroostook County,with a population of a little more than 8,000 people have to offer you? A chance to expand your business. Caribou, Maine already has a number of franchise brands including Burger King, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Tim Horton’s, Subway, […]
Maine is one of the States Most Adversely Affected by the US Government Shutdown!
According to analysis by personal-finance site WalletHub,Virginia, Alaska, Alabama, District of Columbia and Maine are the five states most affected by the shutdown. In the past couple of years, the small businesses in the states listed above have had the highest rates of borrowing when it comes to SBA-guaranteed loans, according to WalletHub’s research. All […]
Empowering People is What Leads to Success in Politics
Despite a small population of a little more than 2,300 people, Mayor Charlotte Warren says Hallowell, Maine has an “absolutely booming downtown.” According to Warren, “There are no empty store fronts, and full streets. That is the result of a vibrant community who is working together for the same purpose: a thriving city.” Hallowell’s website […]
Grass-roots effort underway to create Maine economic development strategy
October 4, 2013 By Whit Richardson, Bangor Daily News, Maine In 2009, when FairPoint Communications wanted to entice the Maine Public Utilities Commission to approve its acquisition of Verizon’s landline business in Maine, it sweetened the deal with a promise to invest in Maine’s economic development. The telecommunications company won its approval and invested in […]
Paid Sick Leave – Another Unfunded Mandate?
More U.S. cities and states are considering mandating paid sick leave. Only four cities, Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, D.C., and one state, Connecticut, have enacted legislation mandating that all workers be provided with paid sick leave. Portland, OR is the most recent city to adopt a paid sick leave ordinance that […]