The Maine Take with Dana Connors launched its second season on January 4, 2022, with special guest Governor Janet Mills. Governor Mills spoke at length with host Dana Connors about the COVID-19 pandemic, with a look back at 2021, a look ahead to 2022, and her priorities for the coming year. The following week, on January 11, Connors hosted business owner and Senate Republican Leader Jeff Timberlake (R-Androscoggin) for his take on the pandemic; the challenges, rewards, and lessons of the past year; and his priorities for 2022 as the legislative session is underway. Episode 3’s special guest is U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who will appear live on Tuesday, January 18.

On Friday, December 10, 2021, Educate Maine presented its highest recognition - the Weston L. Bonney Education Leadership Award - to the Maine Early Learning Investment Group, (MELIG), for their leadership and commitment to Maine’s youngest learners. The annual award honors an individual, group, organization, or Maine business that demonstrates leadership, commitment, and vision in ensuring that all Maine students have the opportunity to succeed. The award is named after Maine business, nonprofit, and education leader Weston L. “Wes” Bonney.

With the goal of strengthening The Voice of Maine Business, the Maine State Chamber’s effort to recruit new members is unending. These new members collectively represent four Maine counties and more than 208 employees. Welcome to The Voice of Maine Business!

Last Fall, the Maine State Chamber brought together telecom industry leaders and businesses from across Maine for a workshop to discuss a key resource for our state’s economic future: the implementation of 5G.

Every day, businesses across the country experience cybersecurity attacks, costing billions of dollars in lost data and personal information. The need to protect your business and personal data by taking pre-emptive action is absolutely critical.