Keep Maine Competitive
Led by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, the Keep Maine Competitive coalition is a group of business and trade associations working to strengthen Maine’s economy.
The Coalition’s primary focus in 2018 was the proposal on November's referendum ballot, which would impose an income surtax of 3.8% on individuals or households earning above $128,400. This significant tax increase would have a chilling effect on Maine's economy. We worked to educate voters of its harmful impacts on the economy and the people it purports to serve.
For more information on Keep Maine Competitive, please contact Mark Ellis.
The Coalition’s primary focus in 2018 was the proposal on November's referendum ballot, which would impose an income surtax of 3.8% on individuals or households earning above $128,400. This significant tax increase would have a chilling effect on Maine's economy. We worked to educate voters of its harmful impacts on the economy and the people it purports to serve.
For more information on Keep Maine Competitive, please contact Mark Ellis.
Documents & Resources
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Why Don’t We Make Attracting Talent To Maine Even More Challenging!
05/21/2018 
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May 2 Press Conference
(May 10 Impact newsletter) 05/10/2018 
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Business Day: Action Alert & Talking Points
04/13/2018 
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April 5 Impact:
President’s Message 04/05/2018 
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2017 Documents & Resources
- Update from the Statehouse (July 1, 2017)
- Statement from Keep Maine Competitive (June 2017)
- ACTION ALERT from the Maine State Chamber: Repeal the 3 percent surtax. Contact your Legislator TODAY!
- President’s Message: “Surtax threatens the state’s economic stability and predictability...”
- Comparing ME/NH income tax owed with 3% tax
- Wall Street Journal:"Connecticut, Nation's Wealthiest State, May be Tapped Out on Taxing the Rich"
- Call to Action from Keep Maine Competitive
- Fact Sheet from Keep Maine Competitive
