Category Archives: Economic Development

Economic Development is a term that is thrown around freely in Maine and across the country. It has different meanings to different people, but we all want it! What are some of the ideas out there?

How NOT to make your schools look better on standardized tests!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Steve

This link is exactly how Maine and other states should not go in terms of educational policy.  Maine education policy seeks to have as many students included in standardized testing as possible.  South Dakota is trying to reduce the number … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurship in high school?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Steve

I read this article and thought I would share it because it covers not just education and not just entrepreneurship, but looks at one possible method to change our educational system and help build our economy through entrepreneurship at the … Continue reading →

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Some good news for the small business community!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Steve

With all the talk about the difficulties for the small business community in terms of accessing capital, I think this article gives a more positive outlook for the rest of the year and especially for next year! http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/17/us-lending-startups-idUSTRE79G3DD20111017

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A good article!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Steve

Here is a nice article from Catherine Renault on the Blackstone grant to assist Maine’s business community!  Worth a read! http://www.masshightech.com/stories/2011/10/17/daily4-Blackstone-funding-brings-support-for-Maines-rural-entrepreneurship-to-scale.html

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Maine SBDC

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Steve

I’ve recently joined the Maine Small Business Development Center at USM in Portland.  I thought I would share the link to our website!  I have a passion for entrepreneurship and helping people build their business.  I hope that you will … Continue reading →

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