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Current Edition: September 2021

• New district maps further split Kennebec County moving Augusta to Second District
  
• Per state law, Maine’s minimum wage to increase to $12.75 per hour in 2022
  
• “Filling the skills gap by showcasing careers in modern manufacturing to the future workforce……”
  
• Citizen’s Guide to the 2021 Maine Referendum Election now available online
  
• Maine DHHS announces $73 million in grants to support Maine’s child care providers
  
• Sustainability key to economic, environmental future of Maine
  
• Ben Lucas joins Maine State Chamber’s advocacy team
  
• Maine Department of Labor encourages employers to evaluate hiring strategies to remove barriers
  
• Maine DECD needs your input on use of federal ARPA funds
  
• William Harwood joins Governor’s Energy Office as senior advisor for regulatory affairs
  
• DOT Veranda Plan: I-295 closure begins October 18
  
• Employee Handbooks Webinar: What Employers Need to Know
  
• Maine State Workforce Board seeks business input
  
• 2021 Annual Meeting: Thursday, October 28 | 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland
  
• Returning to the Workplace Webinar: Navigating Legal and Leadership Best Practices | Thursday, October 14 | 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
  
• Governor’s Climate Action Plan – Maine Won’t Wait: Tuesday, October 12 | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Maple Hill Farm Inn & Conference Center, Hallowell
  
• 100 companies make “Best Places to Work in Maine” list
• Bring ME Up to Speed Broadband Webinar 3 - A Maine Perspective: Wednesday, November 10 | 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
• Leadership development program begins second session in November
• The Bottom Line podcast announces October line-up
• The Maine Take with Dana Connors
• Efficiency Maine funding opportunity invites service stations with retail operations to step up conversions to high-efficiency equipment
• E2 Tech Council of Maine: Not Just Another Workforce Webinar
• Workplace Wellness: Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

2021 Final Summary:
July/August 2021

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