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September 20, 2018
Legislature finally adjourns five months late Legislature finally
passes a tax
In doing so, this becomes the longest session in recent memory
conformity bill
It took five extra months and consider- law without his signature. It is highly
able behind-the-scenes consternation, but likely that any veto by the governor
the 128th Legislature has finally finished would have been overridden in both bod- On Thursday, August 30, the
their work and gone home. When we fin- ies. The House did take up a veto on leg- Legislature convened to work out a few
ished our “Final Summary” edition back in islation submitted by Secretary of State remaining issues left on the table when
June, we had no idea that the remaining Matt Dunlap, which would have provided they recessed in July. One of those issues
unresolved issues – the funding of clean his office with additional fiscal resources of importance to the business community
election campaigns and tax conformity – for this fall’s ranked choice voting pro- was the annual tax conformity bill, which
would drag the session out through the gram in Maine. The Governor vetoed his sought to conform Maine’s income tax
summer and into early fall. Well, that’s request, and the House sustained it. laws to the federal code. Massive changes
exactly what happened. Despite lawmakers So, the 128th Legislature is in the to the tax laws were passed at the federal
gathering twice in a formal special session books. Without question, much will be level with the adoption of the Tax Cuts
and numerous behind-the-scenes negotia- made of the past two years, and the impli- and Jobs Act back in December 2017. If
tions during the summer, the gulf that split cations from a policy and political per- Maine did not conform, the result would
some Republican House members and their spective for the next legislature. This have been an administrative nightmare
Democrat counterparts could not be fall’s elections promise change – in the for Mainers, Maine businesses and Maine
bridged. form of new faces or a possible change in Revenue Services. So, after much debate
The breaking of the logjam came party control in two of the three branches and negotiations, the Legislature finally
when the high courts ordered the distrib- of state government. passed an amended version of LD 1655,
ution of the clean election monies that had The Maine State Chamber is working An Act to Update References to the
been tied up due to a legislative drafting hard, along with abroad coalition of other United States Internal Revenue Code of
blunder. Once those monies were statewide organizations and individuals, 1986 Contained in the Maine Revised
released, there was little for Republicans to defeat Question 1 (see page 4-5), the Statutes. Because it was an emergency
to bargain with or for. During their “Home Care for All” initiative submitted measure, it required two-thirds vote in
August meeting, House Democrats who by the Maine People’s Alliance. Passage both the House and Senate, which it did
had tabled the tax conformity package as of this proposal would give Maine the receive. The bill became Public Law c.
leverage for the election funding, highest tax rate in the nation. At the same 474, without the Governor’s signature.
released that bill and it easily won final time, we are getting ready for December
The amended bill was the result of a
passage and was sent to Governor Paul and January - the opening of the 129th
bipartisan agreement with Sen. Dana
LePage. Legislature. The Maine State Chamber’s
Dow and Rep. Ryan Tipping taking the
The last and final meeting of the full advocacy staff will be there, as always,
lead. Rep. Tipping mentioned in his floor
legislature on September 13 was meant to ensuring “the Voice of Maine Business”
speech that Rep. Gary Hilliard deserves
accomplish two things: deal with any is heard in Augusta.
credit as well as the members of the
gubernatorial vetoes and adjourn “sine For questions or additional informa-
Taxation committee.
die.” Despite expressing concerns with tion, please contact Peter Gore by calling
For the most part, Maine usually
the conformity bill earlier in the process, (207) 623-4568, ext. 107, or by emailing
conforms to the federal code, or at least
Governor LePage allowed it to become pgore@mainechamber.org.
Continued on Page 6...Inside Impact... A message from the president...
2018 Annual Dinner . . . . p. 3, 24
“Upcoming election
Best Place to Work . . . . . . . p. 12
presents important choices…”
Campus Career Connect . . p. 23
Chamber Fellowship Program . . . . . p. 7
Golf Tourament . . . . . . . p. 16-21
Hiring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 7 by Dana Connors
Job Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 10
Legislature Adjourns . . . . . . p. 1 In just a few short weeks, Maine voters will elect our 75th governor as well as the
McDonald’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 13 members of the 129th Maine Legislature. At the same time, we will also cast votes for our
Nursing Workforce Plan . . . . p. 9 congressional delegates and municipal leadership. There are also five important questions on
the November 6 ballot:
Scholarship Recipients . . . p. 15
w Question 1 is a citizen’s initiative that seeks to create the Universal Home Care Program
Stop the Scam . . . . . . . . . . p. 4-5 to provide home-based assistance to people with disabilities and senior citizens,
Tax Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . p. 1 regardless of income, funded by a new 3.8% tax on individuals and families with Maine
wage and adjusted gross income above the amount subject to Social Security taxes,
Unemployment Insurance . . . . . . . p. 12 which is $128,400 in 2018;
Workplace Wellness . . . . . . p. 22 w Question 2 (PL 425) is a $30,000,000 infrastructure bond issue to improve
water quality, support the planning and construction of wastewater treatment facilities
and assist homeowners whose homes are served by substandard or malfunctioning
wastewater treatment systems;
Vol. 52, No. 16 Impact w Question 3 (PL 467) is a a $106,000,000 transportation bond issue, including
(207) 623-4568 $101,000,000 for construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation of highways and
Impact (ISSN 1055-3029) is published weekly bridges and for facilities and equipment related to ports, piers, harbors, marine
January through June and monthly July through transportation, freight and passenger railroads, aviation, transit and bicycle and
December by the Maine State Chamber of pedestrian trails, to be used to match an estimated $137,000,000 in federal and other
Commerce, 125 Community Dr., Suite 101, funds, and $5,000,000 for the upgrade of municipal culverts at stream crossings; and,
Augusta, Maine 04330-8010. Periodicals postage
paid at Augusta, Maine, and additional mailing w Question 4 (PL 465, Part A) is a $49,000,000 education bond issue to be matched by
offices. Maine State Chamber member companies at least $49,000,000 in private and public funds to modernize and improve the facilities
are assessed $75.00 yearly for each newsletter sub- and infrastructure of Maine’s public universities in order to expand
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POSTMASTER: Please send any address economy and future workforce; and,
changes to Impact, 125 Community Dr., Suite 101,
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w Question 5 (PL 465, Part B) is a $15,000,000 bond issue to improve educational pro-
Chairman of the Board of Directors: grams by upgrading facilities at all 7 of Maine’s community colleges in order to pro-
Charles “Wick” Johnson vide Maine people with access to high-skill, low-cost technical and career education.
President: Dana F. Connors
Our opposition to Question 1 stems from the many significant problems with the
Information in this newsletter is intended to provide
proposal. It will not serve the intended population as it promises. The tax increase it contains
guidance, not legal advice. Since exact language and
definitions of key terms are critical to understanding the would give us the dubious distinction of being the highest taxed state in the country. It raises
requirements of legislation, rules or laws, we encourage serious and unanswered questions on eligibility, income, privacy, required unionization, and
you to read each carefully. Articles and information residency to name a few. All four gubernatorial candidates are on record as opposing this pro-
contained in this newsletter may be reprinted with attri- posal (see page 5), and health care workers, hospice caregivers, and disability rights groups
bution given to: Maine State Chamber of Commerce. are also opposing Question 1. See more about our Stop the Scam initiative on page 4-5.
Please address comments to Melanie Baillargeon, Investments in Questions 2 and 3 make upgrades to our water, sewer, and transporta-
director of communications. Information about the tion systems are paramount to the safety and health of Mainers, as well as to the growth
Maine State Chamber of Commerce may also be
of our economy as we seek to attract people to live and work here, as we move goods and
viewed on the Internet at: www.mainechamber.org. Our
email address is news@mainechamber.org. services to the global marketplace.
Questions 4 and 5 seek to invest in our public universities and our community colleges.
About the Maine State Chamber of They are a key component in the state’s efforts to increase our population and close the skills
Commerce: Since 1889, the Maine State Chamber
gap. This investment strikes at the heart of the workforce challenge and would go a long way
has been fighting to lower your cost of doing business.
Through our Grassroots Action Network and OneVoice
toward that goal.
program, we work with a network of approximately 5,000 While we encourage you to research the issues surrounding Questions 2 through 5, we
companies statewide who see the value in such a service unequivocally urge you to vote NO on Question 1! If you have any questions on our Stop
and provide the financial support that keeps our access, the Scam campaign or would like a presentation to your board, local chamber, or group,
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For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.org 09/20/2018 III Impact III 3THE $310 MILLION INCOME TAX REFERENDUM SCAM
THAT OVER PROMISES AND UNDER DELIVERS
Tax Scam
Largest income tax increase in the history of Maine.
Creates a 10.95% per household income tax bracket that would be
one of the highest tax rates in the country.
Hits Maine’s self-employed and small business owners especially
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=PVSH[LZ[OL4HPUL*VUZ[P[\[PVU[OLQuestion 1 would send Maine taxes All Maine candidates
higher than all other states for governor agree
Question One
is a bad idea for Maine
United opposition to
Question One underscores
how devastating
new tax would be for
Maine families and economy
EDITOR’S NOTE: This guest column by David Clough, state director for National
Federation of Independent Business in Maine, appeared in the September 10 edition
of The Time Record. It can be accessed at www.timesrecord.com/articles
/opinion/question-1-would-send-maine-taxes-higher-than-all-other-states. “That all four candidates for gover-
nor agree Question One is the wrong
solution for Maine speaks volumes,” said
Imagine if the income of a mom-and-pop store in Maine was taxed at a much high- Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine
er rate than the profits made by a global giant like Walmart. That wouldn’t seem fair representative Newell Augur, who chairs
or even make sense. NO on Question One / Stop the Scam.
“Their united opposition underscores
Question 1, a November state ballot proposal to offer free “homecare for all” to
how devastating this new tax would be
people 65 or older, would send taxes soaring — an extra 3.8-percent on family gross for Maine families and our state’s econo-
income over the Social Security tax threshold ($128,400 in 2018). my. We are confident their unanimous
Even a married couple, each person making only $70,000 a year, would be opposition will help defeat Question One
impacted by higher taxes if Question 1 passes, because their gross income on the joint decisively in November.”
Question One, which will appear on
return is above the $128,400 income level. Savings meant for their family needs would
the statewide ballot in November, reads:
instead go to provide free homecare for other people. “Do you want to create the Universal
Self-employed people could also face the whopping 3.8-percent extra income tax. Home Care Program to provide home-
Not a single New England state imposes an income tax nearly as high as 11 per- based assistance to people with disabili-
cent, which is the combined rate Question 1 would bring to Maine. Connecticut’s top ties and senior citizens, regardless of
income, funded by a new 3.8% tax on
rate is 7 percent; Massachusetts, 5.1 percent; Rhode Island, 6 percent; Vermont, 9 per-
individuals and families with Maine wage
cent; and, there is no income tax in New Hampshire. and adjusted gross income above the
Question 1 also imposes a 1.9- percent payroll tax on good-paying jobs provided amount subject to Social Security taxes,
by many small employers and others. No other state in the nation imposes such a penal- which is $128,400 in 2018?”
ty on companies for creating good jobs. Maine’s State Economist and the
Maine Department of Administrative and
A survey of NFIB members in Maine found about 90 percent of the small-busi-
Financial Services recently issued an eco-
ness owners oppose Question 1. nomic impact report on the proposed 3.8%
A recent analysis by the state economist finds that if Question 1 passes, over the tax that would be imposed on gross wage
next five years, the labor force would decline by about 1,500 compared to current pro- and non-wage combined household and
jections; personal income would drop by $2 billion; Maine’s economic growth would family income over $128,400. That report
indicated that, “If adopted, the proposal
decline up to $916 million; and, the state population would decline by as much as 2,300.
would adversely affect several significant
What Maine desperately needs instead of new or higher taxes is more good jobs, economic and demographic measures.” It
more entrepreneurs, and more young families willing to settle here. Taxing small busi- predicted that Maine’s population, labor
ness, discouraging job creation, and penalizing working families is not the way to cre- force and employment would drop
ate prosperous communities. markedly, and that personal income and
state GDP losses would be significant.
Whatever the benefits of increasing home care services, the massive price tag and
For more information, please visit
economic penalties of Question 1 warrant a “No” vote in November. www.StopTheScamMaine.com.
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Tax Conformity... Ÿ The law conforms to the federal ance of the net income of the entire
(Continued from Page 1...) “deemed repatriation” clause; group would be taxed at 8.33%.
Ÿ The law retains the personal exemp- Ÿ The law eliminates the corporate
tion for the taxpayer and eliminates it alternative minimum tax for tax
in part, to make it easier for both individ- years beginning on or after
for dependents;
uals and businesses so that they can main- December 31, 2017;
tain one set of books, instead of two. Ÿ It changes the name of the Maine
Among other things, the bill makes College Savings Program to the Ÿ Establishes a child care and depen-
the following important changes: Maine Education Savings Program dent tax credit of $500 for each child
and conforms to the federal code on for which the same child care credit
Ÿ The first $4,150 for single and is claimed at the federal level avail-
the tax treatment of enrollment or
$8,300 for married filing jointly of able for tax years beginning on or
attendance expenses;
income remains exempt; after January 1, 2018; and,
Ÿ It reduces the corporate income tax
Ÿ For tax years beginning on or after Ÿ It makes several changes with respect
rates and the number of tax brackets
January 1, 2018, the law changes the to the treatment of global intangible
(from 4 to 3) beginning in 2020 from
Maine standard deduction to conform low-taxed income (GILTI). The
3.5%, 7.93%, 8.33% and 8.93%, to
to the federal standard deduction intent of these changes is to try to
3.5%, 7.93% and 8.33%. In the case
which increases from $11,600 for ensure that corporations have an
of an affiliated group of corporations
single, to $12,000; $17,400 to incentive to keep activity here in
engaged in a unitary business with
$18,000 for heads of households; Maine and not move it to low taxed
activity only in Maine or those with
and, $23,200 to $24,000 for married jurisdictions around the globe.
activity within and without Maine,
filing jointly and increases the
rates are applied only to the first
amount by which Maine itemized If you have any questions, please
$75,000 and are apportioned equally
deductions begins to phase out; contact Linda Caprara by calling (207)
among those taxable corporation unless
those taxable corporations jointly elect 623-4568, ext. 106, or by emailing
a different apportionment. The bal- lcaprara@mainechamber.org.
6 III Impact III 09/20/2018 For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.orgUniversities publish Maine Employer Hiring Guide U.S. Chamber of
to help address workforce shortages and connect Commerce Foundation
students to Maine careers launches Education
and Workforce
Maine employer hiring guide details dozens of jobs fairs and
networking events, university career service contacts, and Fellowship Program
online job posting resources to help state employers fill jobs
New opportunities for
and connect 32,000 public university students to Maine careers
state and local chambers
Maine’s Public Universities recently opportunities,” said James H. Page, chan- to engage at a national level
published a Maine Employer Hiring cellor of the University of Maine System. on critical education
and workforce issues
Guide as part of its ongoing response to “Together with our employer partners we
the state’s workforce crisis. The guide will build a larger, more highly qualified
includes referrals and resources that workforce for Maine.”
Maine employers can use to connect with Examples of university and employer
professionally prepared, job-seeking stu- partnership include:
dents or candidates for internships. Ÿ Expert service provided to nearly
Approximately 32,000 students attend a 1,300 Maine employers annually by
University of Maine System institution the career service offices and profes-
over the course of an academic year. sionals who can be contacted through
The availability of professional work- the hiring guide;
ers, skilled technical workers, and entry-
Ÿ Dozens of upcoming career fairs,
level workers are three-of-the-top-five
networking events, and professional
issues business leaders say Maine and its
development opportunities that can
elected officials must address according to
be viewed in the hiring guide; and,
the 2018 Making Maine Work report. The
report suggests Maine economic growth Ÿ 1,644 Maine jobs and internships
lags the nation’s because of the state’s posted so far this year by 570 Maine
demography and a labor force shortage employers on the careerlinks includ-
that is putting a lid on potential job, ed in the hiring guide.
income, and economic growth. The Maine State Chamber is pleased to
Maine’s universities are part of Career service professionals offer these announce that Ben Gilman, general coun-
MaineSpark, a coordinated effort to grow insights on what employers can expect: sel and senior government relations spe-
cialist, has been selected to participate in
the skills of Maine’s workforce so that Ÿ Crisanne Blackie, Director of the the U.S. Chamber’s Business Leads
60% of workers have a credential of Career Center at the UMaine: “The Fellowship Program. Congratulations, Ben!
value by 2025. The universities are also University of Maine Career Center
attracting record numbers of out-of-state offers multiple ways to connect with
students to Maine, have created free path- UMaine students including in person Responding to the needs of state and
ways to a college degree for students with and virtual information sessions, local chambers, the U.S. Chamber of
the greatest need, and have committed to career fairs, on campus recruitment,
double nursing enrollment in response to niche networking events and the abil- Commerce Foundation today launched a
Maine’s nursing cliff. ity to post open positions. Our staff new premier business leadership program
Partnering with employers to create works closely with employers to to help address their most pressing edu-
stronger connections to Maine career identify the best recruitment strate-
opportunities for the state’s 32,000 public gies to meet their hiring needs. We cation and workforce issues. The
university students is another component take pride in our ability to connect Business Leads Fellowship Program will
of the University response to the work- career ready students with profes-
train and equip fellows with resources,
force crisis. sional opportunities.”
“We must take advantage of every access to experts, and a network of peers
Ÿ Andy Osheroff, Manager of
opportunity to connect the students earning to build their capacity to address these
Operations at USM’s Career and
a world class education on our campuses
Employment Hub: “By the time stu-
to existing and emerging Maine career
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University of Maine System responds to nursing Employer Hiring Guide...
cliff with plan to double nursing enrollment,
(Continued from Page 7...)
expand nursing programs into high-need
communities, and provide free nursing education
dents graduate, we want them to
have already built the skills neces-
for students with greatest financial need
sary to establish a great career.
Internships are key in this process.
Internships not only enhance stu-
Program innovations, expansions, and planned investments dents’ professional growth but also
pending voter approval of Question 4, the University Workforce
promote Maine’s workforce by
allowing companies to develop a
Bond, are part of five-year plan to address a Maine nursing strong pipeline for future talent.
shortage projected to grow to 3,200 vacancies by 2025 Through the support of the Hub’s
Employer Relationship Managers,
we provide assistance to companies
On September 12, University of es to Maine and educate an additional 400
wanting to start an internship pro-
Maine System Chancellor James H. Page license-eligible Maine nursing graduates
gram or build on an existing one.”
and the Presidents of the University of every year to overcome the workforce
Maine System campuses unveiled a strate- crisis. Maine’s public universities educate The University of Maine System
gic, statewide response to Maine’s nursing the majority of Maine’s license-eligible, Maine Employer Hiring Guide is a digital
workforce crisis at the September 12th four-year nursing graduates. document that will be updated at the start
Wisdom Summit hosted by the Maine “The University of Maine System of every semester and shared with part-
Council on Aging at the Augusta Civic has been helping to lead Maine’s ners in the employer community, career
Center. The five-year University Nursing response to the state nursing workforce service agencies, and workforce and edu-
Workforce Plan seeks to double nursing crisis,” said Lisa Harvey-McPherson, a cation partners.
enrollment and bring new nursing pro- registered nurse and Co-Chair of the
grams to the regions of Maine with the Maine Nursing Action Coalition. “The
most urgent need to replace retiring nurses. investments and program expansions the
Ÿ Expanding Nursing In High-Need
The plan will also cover tuition and manda- University is proposing moves us closer
Rural Regions: Augusta, Brunswick,
tory fees for new, first-degree nursing edu- to the additional 400 license-eligible nurs-
Presque Isle, Machias, Ellsworth,
cation students with the greatest financial ing graduates Maine needs each year.”
Rockland, and Rumford: The
need through the Universities of Maine at
University of Maine at Fort Kent and
Augusta, Fort Kent, and Presque Isle. The University’s Five-Year
the University of Maine at Presque Isle
Nursing Workforce Plan…
have collaborated to launch a new
Maine Nursing Cliff — “The University plan to address the
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
3,200 Vacancies Projected Through 2025... nursing shortage creates a coordinated,
at the University of Maine at Presque
Maine health care providers are statewide continuum of nursing education
Isle in the Fall of 2018. The new nurs-
struggling today to fill hundreds of nurs- and support for students starting in high
ing program is serving 20 students in a
ing positions. The number of nursing school, career-transitioning adults, and
temporary space at the Presque Isle
vacancies is projected to grow to 3,200 existing healthcare professionals,” said
campus. Proposed facility and health
positions by 2025 as the size of Maine’s James H. Page, Chancellor of the
science lab and classroom improve-
service-dependent, 65-and-over popula- University of Maine System. “Working
ments pending voter approval of
tion grows by more-than-a-third in the across our campuses and with community
Question 4, the University Workforce
next ten years. Additionally, a wave of partners we will create the innovations
Bond, are part of a plan to grow nurs-
nursing professionals over the age of 55 and make the investments needed to build
ing enrollment in Presque Isle to 100
will soon reduce work hours and retire a larger, more highly qualified nursing
students over five years.
from the physically demanding field. The workforce for Maine.”
The University of Maine is devel-
challenge of replacing aging nurses is par- The five-year plan is expected to dou-
oping the Nursing Outreach to Rural
ticularly acute in Maine’s rural coastal ble total nursing enrollment across the
Maine Program that provides current
counties where nearly half of the nursing System and more than double the number
holders of a baccalaureate degree a two-
workforce is over the age of 55. of locations across Maine where students
year path to a pre-licensure BSN. The
Health care leaders have determined can access pre-licensure nursing educa-
curriculum for the advanced-standing
that Maine needs to attract 250 new nurs- tion. Specific elements of the plan include:
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(Continued from Page 9...) tuition or mandatory fee obligations. by region include:
Ÿ Investments Pending Voter § Portland, USM: Double the size
Approval of Question 4, the of nursing simulation space in
degree program is now being tested as the System’s largest nursing pro-
University Workforce Bond: More
part of a partnership with Acadia gram, helping to accommodate
than $12 million in proceeds from the
Hospital in Bangor and UMaine cur- 20% growth in existing pre-
University Workforce Bond,
rently has 23 students on an accelerated licensure BSN enrollment;
Question 4, on the November ballot,
path to earning a BSN.
will be invested in nursing simulation § Lewiston, USM: Investments in
Launching an accelerated sec-
spaces, science labs, and classrooms the Lewiston-Auburn communi-
ond-degree BSN program in Machias
that directly support nursing educa- ty to increase access to nursing
will provide degree-holding adults
tion. Investments will also be made education in the region;
from Downeast Maine a two-year
in campus facilities that will improve § Augusta, UMA: Improvements
transition into a local nursing
enrollment, student support, and to campus to consolidate and
career. Planned campus improve-
career placement services for nursing deliver enrollment and support
ments in Machias to the Science
students and their peers. Proposed services to the university’s large-
Building and the facility that will host
nursing training are also pending Continued on Page 11...
voter approval this Fall.
The University of Maine at
Augusta has been approved for its Job Expo: Ready for Work?
own BSN program based in Augusta
and will be launching rural cohorts at
Who
UMA Centers in Brunswick, Students, families and adults who are blind or visually impaired AND
Ellsworth, Rockland, and Rumford thinking about first jobs, careers, re-entering the workforce or wondering
in the Fall of 2019. UMA is antici- about a child’s future.
pating a BSN nursing enrollment of What
more than 400 students in five years.
• Guest speakers who are blind and visually impaired and
Ÿ Free Nursing Education for Maine successfully employed will share their experiences, offer suggestions
Students with the Greatest
and answer questions.
Financial Need: In the Fall of 2018 • “How to get to work when you can’t drive” presentation
the University of Maine System • HR specialist will discuss “What employers want”
leveraged its nation-leading commit- • Meet with local employers to learn about their business and labor
ment to affordability and historic market needs
investments in institutional financial
aid to launch a promise initiative that
Why
completely covers tuition and manda- People who are blind and visually impaired (and their families) may not
tory fees for first-year Maine students be aware of successfully employed individuals with similar challenges. This
attending the Universities of Maine at event is a great opportunity to network, develop resources, and prepare to
Augusta, Fort Kent, Machias, and
be “Ready for Work”!
Presque Isle and are eligible for a fed- When
eral Pell Grant. To better serve For more information
adult, career-focused students the
Saturday, October 13, 2018 and to register:
University of Maine at Augusta and 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
its UMA Centers also commit to pro-
Contact Judy Wolfe
viding tuition and mandatory fee cov- Where 207-822-3374 or
erage for Pell-eligible full and part- Portland Career Center
Judy.H.Wolfe@maine.gov
time transfer students. 151 Jetport Boulevard, Portland
New nursing students with the
greatest financial need will be able to
participate in pre-licensure BSN pro-
grams in Augusta, Brunswick, The Maine Department of Labor provides equal opportunity in employment and programs.
Ellsworth, Fort Kent, Presque Isle,
Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.
Programs are provided as a proud partner of the American Job Center network.
10 III Impact III 09/20/2018 For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.orgCenter, the University of Maine, and
Husson University is an example that
has doubled clinical placement capacity.
Ÿ Career-advancing, Online Nursing
for Maine Health Professionals:
More than $4 million in investment
and program innovations are planned
to create an industry leading online
nursing program that provides every
Maine healthcare professional with
affordable, online access to graduate
nursing education that can be bal-
anced with family, work and com-
munity obligations. Innovations will
include time condensed courses, fre-
quent start dates, enrollment assis-
tance, advanced outreach, and high
touch student support services that
are proven to help busy adults
achieve program success.
Online education opportunities
that will be available to Maine health-
care professionals encompasses a suite
of programs offered by the University
of Southern Maine or the University of
Maine at Fort Kent including RN to
Bachelors of Science in Nursing;
Nursing Cliff Plan.. § Fort Kent, UMFK: Advances a Masters of Science in Nursing; and,
Doctor of Nursing Practice.
(Continued from Page 10...) plan to establish a health science
The University of Maine System is
and professional campus that better
connects students to Maine planning a Fall 2019 launch of the online
ly adult, career-focused student careers. Deferred maintenance programs and five-year total online
population expected to grow by and efficiency savings tied to an enrollment of more than 1,000 Maine
400 nursing students in Augusta, overall reduction in campus square and non-resident health professionals.
Brunswick, Ellsworth, Rockland, footage will contribute to improve- Ÿ The Maine Career Early College
Rumford and over five years; ments in classrooms that support Health Professions Certificate:
§ Machias, UMM: Renovations campus-based nursing and profes- Launched in the Fall of 2018 at the
to the Science Building, includ- sional programs and the delivery of University of Maine at Machias, the
ing lab space, that will host nurs- affordable, online advanced nurs- Early College Health Professions
ing prerequisite courses and ing training that can be accessed Certificate gives participating high
restoration projects at the facili- from any Maine community. school students the chance to explore
ty that will contain nursing sim- a Maine career in healthcare and earn
ulation equipment; Planned Program Innovations up to 19 transferable college credits
and Partnerships… at little or no cost to their fami-
§ Presque Isle, UMPI: Rehabilitate
and Expand Nursing and Allied Ÿ New Clinical Placement Partnerships: lies. With System support and coor-
Health Classrooms and Lab The 2017 Maine Nursing Summit and dination across campuses the Early
Spaces in Wieden and Folsom regional workforce collaborations led by College Health Professions
Halls, supporting a new nursing the University of Maine System and Certificate will be offered online
program expected to grow to 100 healthcare industry partners are creating starting in the Fall of 2019, giving
students; and, new opportunities for clinical place- every qualified Maine high school
ments. The dedicated education unit student an opportunity to explore and
established by Eastern Maine Medical prepare for a career as a Maine
health professional.
For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.org 09/20/2018 III Impact III 11New businesses Seventy-five companies named
can now register for “Best Places to Work in Maine”
unemployment On August 17, the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resources
insurance tax through
Management (MESHRM) announced the winners in the 13th annual “Best Places to
ReEmployME
Work in Maine” program.
The “Best Places to Work in Maine” list recognizes companies that have estab-
lished and consistently fostered outstanding workplace environments. The organization
that manages the program, Best Companies Group, gathered information from all reg-
Maine Department of Labor (MDOL), istered organizations including employee benefits, workplace policies, and employee
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation responses to a comprehensive satisfaction survey.
(BUC) has successfully implemented the Participating companies receive an Employee Feedback Report in an effort to help
first step in the ReEmployME, Employer them improve their scores. The report summarizes employee engagement and satisfac-
Services (ES) tax functionality.
tion data and includes employees’ written comments. The report is used by many orga-
Registration for new Maine employers is
now available at www.maine.gov/reem-
nizations to make significant improvements in their workplace culture.
ployme by selecting “Register New The program is part of a long-term initiative to encourage growth and excellence
Business.” A video tutorial is available in companies throughout the state.
at www.maine.gov/labor/unemployment/ The 75 winners, split into different size categories, will be revealed in ranked
bucvideos.shtml. The main implementation order at an awards celebration on October 9 at the Augusta Civic Center. A complete
of the new unemployment insurance (UI) list of top companies will be featured in a statewide publication produced by Mainebiz.
tax system is expected in November 2018. The 2018 “Best Places to Work in Maine” are listed alphabetically below:
Since the late 1990s, Maine Revenue
Services (MRS) has performed some of the Small Employer Category Ÿ Avesta Housing;
UI tax business functions for MDOL BUC. (15-49 U.S. Employees)... Ÿ Bath Savings Institution;
The new UI tax system will allow MDOL
BUC to resume most of those business Ÿ Albin, Randall & Bennett; Ÿ Bernstein Shur;
functions and provide an improved and Ÿ Arkatechture; Ÿ Casco Bay Ford;
modernized employer online experience.
Ÿ CCB, Inc.; Ÿ CashStar;
One of our primary goals for
ReEmployME Phase 2 is to provide Maine Ÿ Colby Co. Engineering; Ÿ Certify, Inc.;
businesses with relevant information that may Ÿ Hersey EyeCare; Ÿ CES, Inc.;
impact their business with DOL BUC. In the
weeks to come, both MRS and MDOL will Ÿ Kennebec Federal Savings; Ÿ Community Care;
be providing links to FAQs and an online Ÿ Landry/French Construction; Ÿ Connectivity Point;
repository of communication statements. Ÿ Maine Information Network;
Please visit the MDOL BUC Ÿ cPort Credit Union;
Employer Services’ homepage at Ÿ Main-Land Development Ÿ Damariscotta Bank & Trust;
www.maine.gov/labor/unemployment/tax. Consultants, Inc.;
Ÿ Day One;
shtml for updates about the new Ÿ MPX;
ReEmployME tax system and how it will Ÿ Day’s Jewelers;
affect your business, or call an Employer Ÿ Octane Marketing;
Ÿ Down East Credit Union;
Services customer representative at (207) Ÿ Oxford County Mental Health
Ÿ Drummond Woodsum;
621-5120 or toll free at (844) 754-3508. Services;
For those employers that use a payroll Ÿ Evergreen Credit Union;
processor or tax preparer, please provide
Ÿ Planson International;
Ÿ Finance Authority of Maine;
them with a copy of this statement. Ÿ Rich Exterior Solutions;
On December 6, 2017, BUC imple- Ÿ Good Shepherd Food Back;
Ÿ Sabattus Regional Credit Union;
mented the first phase of ReEmployME, a Ÿ GreenPages Technology Solutions;
modernized replacement system for Ÿ Seabreeze Property Services;
Ÿ Harriman;
Maine’s unemployment insurance (UI) pro- Ÿ SFX America;
gram. The first phase focused on the UI Ÿ Infinity Federal Credit Union;
Ÿ TideSmart Global;
benefits claim filing and management. Ÿ Katahdin Trust Company;
ReEmployUSA, the multistate unem- Ÿ TruChoice Federal Credit Union; and,
ployment insurance application in a cloud- Ÿ Maine Credit Union League/Synergent;
Ÿ TrueLine.
based consortium model that includes Ÿ Maine State Credit Union;
ReEmployME, has been selected as an
Medium Employer Category Ÿ Midcoast Federal Credit Union;
award finalist in the Cross-Boundary
Collaboration & Partnerships category for
(50-249 U.S. Employees)... Ÿ Moody’s Co-worker Owned, Inc.;
the National Association of State Chief Ÿ Allagash Brewing Company; Ÿ Nonantum Resort;
Information Officers (NASCIO) 2018 State Ÿ Allen Insurance and Financial;
IT Recognition Awards. Continued on Page 14...
12 III Impact III 09/20/2018 For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.orgMcDonald’s and franchisees investing
U.S. Chamber Fellow...
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approximately $36 million in Maine
to modernize more than 40 local restaurants challenges.
in 2018 and 2019 “State and local leaders know better
than anyone the critical link between edu-
Remodeled restaurants offer new technology cation and economic development,” says
and a more fun, modern experience Cheryl Oldham, senior vice president of
the Center for Education and Workforce.
“We created this program to help these
On August 14, McDonald’s announced that the company and its franchisees are
investing approximately $36 million in Maine throughout 2018 and 2019 on the leaders find opportunities to develop ini-
construction and modernization of 40 McDonald’s restaurants, transforming the tiatives that will advance the growth of
customer experience inside and outside the restaurant. In total, McDonald’s and
franchisees are investing $6 billion to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020, their local economy and put education
including most restaurants in Maine. policy into practice.”
With this significant construction investment, the transformed restaurants will feature:
Following a competitive application
Ÿ Modernized dining rooms with globally and locally inspired décor, new furni- and selection process, 35 state and local
ture and refreshed exterior designs;
chamber executives have been chosen for
Ÿ Enhanced customer experience with digital self-order kiosks that make order-
the inaugural class of Business Leads.
ing and paying for a meal easier, and kiosks empower guests to browse the
menu, find options and tailor their meal just the way they want; The four-month fellowship will cover the
Ÿ Remodeled counters allow for new table service that offers guests the oppor- entire talent pipeline, including early
tunity to relax while their food is being made; childhood education, K-12, higher educa-
Ÿ Bright and easy-to-read digital menu boards inside and at the drive-through; tion, and workforce development.
Ÿ New designated parking spots for curbside pick-up through mobile order and Upon completion, fellows will join
pay; and, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Ÿ Expanded McCafé counters and larger display cases. Foundation’s dedicated network of 200
chambers of commerce and statewide
“This is an exciting time for McDonald’s and we’re proud to be investing near-
ly $36 million to provide a new experience, look and feel for guests at 40 associations from around the nation who
McDonald’s locations across Maine,” said Ron Lydick, local McDonald’s regularly engage on education and work-
Owner/Operator. “We are also pleased that our modernization supports local archi-
tecture, engineering and construction jobs across the great state of Maine.” force initiatives.
“McDonald’s is an important local business and provider in the community,” Given the overwhelming interest in
said Dana Connors, president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.
the program, with more than 140 appli-
“McDonald’s is helping create and sustain local jobs not only in the restaurant but
also though its construction and modernization, and that helps support the local cants, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
families they serve.” Foundation will host a second cohort in
In addition to the investments to modernize the restaurant, McDonald’s has
also introduced McDelivery with Uber Eats at more than 5,000 U.S. restaurants. spring 2019. The first meeting of the
inaugural class will take place from
About McDonald’s USA
McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality September 19-21, 2018, in New Orleans.
ingredients to more than 25 million customers every day. Recently the company For a full list of participants in the
committed $150 million over five years to extend benefits of its global Archways
Business Leads inaugural class, visit the
to Opportunity education program, announced goals to improve its packaging and
have recycling in all of its restaurants by 2025 and pledged to reduce greenhouse U.S. Chamber Foundation website at
gas emissions related to McDonald’s restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030. For www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/bu
more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter
(@McDonalds) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/mcdonaldsUS). siness-leads-fellowship-program.
For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.org 09/20/2018 III Impact III 13Best Places to Work...
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14 III Impact III 09/20/2018 For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.orgMaine State Chamber awards scholarships to 2018 graduates
Scramble for Scholars has provided 103 Maine students
with a total of $148,500 in tuition assistance
Alex Haley Kristen Brewer Victoria Thompson
of Hall-Dale High School of Houlton High School of Hodgdon High School
This spring, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce awarded its 2018 scholarships to recipients from across the state. For 23
years, the Maine State Chamber has provided scholarships to assist high school graduates, as well as non-traditional students, with
their higher education tuitions and fees through the proceeds of its annual golf tournament, Scramble for Scholars. Thanks to the
generosity of our members, Scramble for Scholars has provided 103 Maine students with a total of $148,500 in tuition assistance!
This year, the Maine State Chamber awarded three scholarships to participants in the Class of 2017-2018 Jobs for Maine’s
Graduates (JMG) program, one of those made possible through the generosity of Charter Communications and its “exclusive-level”
sponsorship at the golf tournament. The proceeds from our 2018 tournament will again support our Jobs for Maine’s Graduates’
student scholarships, as well as a contribution to the Dana F. Connors endowment fund at the University of Maine, Orono.
Meet the Class of 2018 Scholarship Recipients…
Alex Haley, a student of Hall-Dale High School, is very active in his community, volunteering for three separate organiza-
tions, as well as being an active member of his school’s varsity basketball team. He overcame life without a father figure and looked
to JMG for the guidance he needed to succeed in his future endeavors. He is said to work well with others, to be wise in how he
uses his time, and a very helpful student. Alex will be pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree in Biology at the University of Maine at
Macias in the fall.
Kristen Brewer of Houlton High School is known among faculty as a “hard worker.” Despite a life-changing fall that put her
dad in the hospital, Kristen managed to balance being in the National Honor Society member, a student of accelerated math and
science courses, a member of Student Council, Prom Committee, and the basketball team, all while keeping a 3.68 GPA. It was
her time that she spent with her dad while he was recovering that helped her decide to pursue a Baccalaureate Degree in
Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Maine at Orono.
Victoria Thompson moved to Hodgdon High School at the beginning of her senior year to be closer to her grandfather and
lend a hand taking care of him. While she had trouble keeping her head above water in her previous school, she thrived at Hodgdon,
excelling in piano, helping out at town events, keeping two jobs, taking night classes, and keeping up a 3.56 GPA. Victoria is
described as “determined, persistent, and a survivor.” She will be pursuing a Certificate in Nursing/Medical.
For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.org 09/20/2018 III Impact III 1523RD ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SCRAMBLE FOR SCHOLARS
Friday, September 7, 2018 w Samoset Resort, Rockport
Exclusive Sponsor:
Charter
Communications
Fairway Shirt
Sponsor:
W.S. Emerson
Ace Sponsor:
Anthem Blue Cross and
Blue Shield (golf balls)
Eagle Sponsors:
Casella Waste Systems,
Inc. (golf cart);
Procter & Gamble-
Tambrands (golf towel)
Birdie Sponsors:
Boston Brands of Maine
(refreshment cart);
Brookfield Renewable Energy
(awards);
Poland Spring Water Company
(breakfast);
Unitil Corp. (luncheon)
Driving Range Sponsor:
KeyBank Maine
Welcome Reception
Sponsor:
Central Maine Power Company
16 III Impact III 09/20/2018 For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.org23RD ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SCRAMBLE FOR SCHOLARS
2018 Winners’ Circle:
Congratulations to
these tournament
champs!
1st Place Net (53)
Jack Parker, Rocky Copp,
Paul Spillane, and Billy Alfond
2nd Place Net (54 MC)
Tony Payne, Michael Weber,
Jeff Shaw, and
James Brissenden
1st Place Gross (59)
Jeff McGown, Steve Cates,
Patrick Hopkinds,
and Geoff Hart
2nd Place Gross (60)
Paul Kent, Wade Millett,
Dan Wyman, and Brandon
Cohen
Closest to the Pin
Dale Winchenbach
Longest Drive - Ladies
Laurie Fisher
Longest Drive - Mens
Kevin Byrne
Thank you to all
the participants for
helping us to raise
these scholarship
funds!
For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.org 09/20/2018 III Impact III 1723RD ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SCRAMBLE FOR SCHOLARS
Par Sponsors:
AAA-Northern New England;
AT&T; Eaton Peabody;
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy,
LLC; Sargent Corporation;
Volk Packaging Corporation;
Waste Management Disposal
Services of Maine
Practice Putting Green
Sponsor:
GAC Chemical Corporation
Scholarship Scoreboard
Sponsor:
Bangor Savings Bank
Special Events Sponsor:
VHB (raffle);
Woodard & Curran Inc.
(closest to the pin)
Tote Bag Sponsor:
Samoset Resort
Print Sponsor:
First Choice Printing
Scholarship Donations:
Bowman Constructors;
Enbridge; MaineHealth;
Reed & Reed;
The Sheridan Corporation; Thomas
College;
United Insurance;
University of New England
18 III Impact III 09/20/2018 For the most current information, visit www.mainechamber.org23RD ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
SCRAMBLE FOR SCHOLARS
Silent Auction and Raffle Donations:
AAA-Northern New England;
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield;
Boston Brands of Maine;
Casco Bay Lines;
Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce;
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens;
Cushnoc Brewing; Cyr Northstar Tours;
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott;
FirstLight; Flight Deck Brewing; Hampton Inn
& Suites - Rockland / Thomaston;
Hampton Inn by Hilton; Hilton Garden Inn;
Holiday Inn By The Bay; Husson University;
Irish Setter Pub; L.L. Bean, Inc.;
Maine State Music Theater; Marden’s;
Marriott Sable Oaks;
New Balance Athletics, Inc.;
Northern New England Passenger Rail
Authority; Poland Spring Resort;
Portland Harbor Hotel; Ports of Italy;
PrideSports; Quarry Tap Room;
Samoset Resort; Sea Bags;
Sebasco Harbor Resort LLC;
Spruce Point Inn; Sunday River;
The Senator Inn & Spa;
The Shipyard Brewing Company;
The Westin Portland Harborview Hotel;
Theater at Monmouth; Unitil Corp.;
Village Candle; United Insurance;
Volk Packaging Corporation;
Woodard & Curran Inc.
Goody Bag Sponsors:
AAA-Northern New England;
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield;
Bangor Savings Bank; Bowman Constructors;
Casco Bay Food and Beverage LLC;
Charter Communications; Frito Lay;
General Mills; Hampton Inn by Hilton;
Hannaford Supermarkets; Hilton Garden Inn;
Kellogg’s; KeyBank Maine;
Northeast Delta Dental;
Poland Spring Water Company;
PrideSports; Spruce Point Inn;
The Shipyard Brewing Company;
Thomas College; United Insurance;
VHB; Village Candle;
Volk Packaging Corporation; Walmart
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