Monthly Archives: December 2015

START MAKING DENSE: When it comes down to it, housing affordability’s ‘guy behind the tree’ is you and me

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Shelly R. Clark

by George Casey, CEO of Stockbridge Associates, LLC When talking about taxes and tax policy, the venerable Louisiana Senator, Russell B. Long, is quoted saying: “Don’t tax you; don’t tax me; tax the guy behind the tree.” The ubiquitous “other guy” would … Continue reading →

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Are you Planning for a Highly Collaborative Office Workforce?

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Shelly R. Clark

By Ted Kern, President /Owner of TKTeleservices, LLC Most business professionals have witnessed business telecommunication services shifting rapidly in recent years from traditional fixed (landline) services to mobile-centric services.  Professional office planners, architects and commercial building contractors need to ensure … Continue reading →

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Year End Planning for Businesses

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Shelly R. Clark

By Michael C. Royer, MST, CPA, President and Managing Partner, Berry Talbot Royer Is your business ready? Businesses seeking to maximize tax benefits through 2015 year-end tax planning may want to consider several general strategies, such as use of traditional … Continue reading →

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The Maine Real Estate & Development Association’s (MEREDA’s) Signature Event, the Annual Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase will be held on January 21, 2016

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Shelly R. Clark

Over 700 of the state’s leading real estate experts are expected to attend MEREDA’s TD Bank sponsored event being held on January 21, 2016 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland. This unique conference brings together the largest … Continue reading →

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Exaggerations on the Death of the Private Office

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Shelly R. Clark

By Paul Lewandowski IIDA AIA LEED, Principal – Workplace Studio Leader, Lavallee Brensinger Architects Trends in the workplace are changing at an increasing rate – open plan, private, hoteling, third space.  Office space can really be reduced to three basic … Continue reading →

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