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Stormwater Compliance: A Guide for Maine Businesses

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

Businesses play a large role in protecting Maine’s environment, including our land and wildlife, and stormwater compliance is a big part of that. In this article, we’ll break down the complexities of proper compliance and explain how businesses can simplify … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Forecast Conference Highlights the Story of Supply & Demand in Maine Real Estate

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

On Thursday, January 20, over 600 of Maine’s real estate and development professionals gathered both virtually and in-person at the Cross Insurance Arena to learn about the latest trends and predictions in the real estate economy at the Maine Real … Continue reading →

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Legislative Commission on Housing Opportunities Releases Recommendations to Alleviate Barriers to Housing Development

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

Maine has a housing crisis – there is not enough affordable, efficient, or convenient housing to support a sustainable economic future in our State. To begin to address this issue, policymakers at both the local and statewide levels have been … Continue reading →

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MEREDA Panel: Vertical Harvest plants a seed in Downtown Westbrook

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Shelly R. Clark

Last month, at the Maine Real Estate and Development (MEREDA) hosted “Morning Menu” roundtable, Moderator, Craig Young, Partner & Broker at The Boulos Company, and MEREDA Vice President, talked with an esteemed panel about how vertical farming is changing the … Continue reading →

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The Post-Pandemic Business Model: What Construction Companies Need to Thrive During COVID-19

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Shelly R. Clark

By David Jean, Principal, Albin Randall & Bennett As a contractor, your work requires logical forethought and mathematical precision. After all, you measure twice, cut once, right? In this industry, “re” terms generally have negative connotations. Words like “recut,” “reinstall,” … Continue reading →

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How to Manage Your Second Property During the Off-Season

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Shelly R. Clark

Article provided by Clark Insurance A vacation home is great when you need to escape, but maintenance can be a headache – especially when you are not there for prolonged periods of time. Not only is the process of closing … Continue reading →

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May the “blended workforce be with you”: Policy and internal control considerations for a new era

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Shelly R. Clark

by: Kaylyn Landry, Senior Manager | CPA, MSA at BerryDunn & David Stone, Manager | CPA, MBA, CFE at BerryDunn Read this if you have a blended workforce with both in-office employees and remote workers. It is hard to believe … Continue reading →

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MEREDA panel: Developers take on emerging trends in Southern Maine

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Shelly R. Clark

The demand for mixed-use spaces is trending upwards in Southern Maine, experts shared in a panel in September. Speaking at a Maine Real Estate and Development (MEREDA) “Morning Menu” roundtable, panelists explored current and evolving development trends throughout York County. … Continue reading →

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November Federal Advocacy Alert: Historic Tax Credit Provision

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Shelly R. Clark

Update courtesy of Greater Portland Landmarks Historic Tax Credit Provisions REMOVED from bill! Last week, a new iteration of the reconciliation infrastructure bill was released and was significantly reduced in scope, excluding the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) enhancements and many … Continue reading →

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How Contractors Can Avoid 10 Common Exit Planning Mistakes

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Shelly R. Clark

By David Jean, Principal at Albin Randall & Bennett Exiting your business requires long-term, comprehensive planning, whether you plan to pass your company to family members, sell your interest to a partner, or sell the company to an employee group … Continue reading →

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