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Reviving Maine’s economy is complicated, but it starts with better jobs

July 21, 2025 Supporting high-paying, skilled jobs—and attracting new ones—is the bedrock of re-inventing Maine’s economy for a prosperous future. The following editorial was published by the...

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July 21, 2025 / Comments (0)

Maine’s economic outlook is dark without a strategic vision

July 16, 2025 The state is measuring at the bottom of national economic indicators. Focusing on key industries will create job opportunities, stability, and long-term prosperity. The following editorial...

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July 16, 2025 / Comments (0)

Joe Edwards and Tim Hebert – Maine Jobs Council and Hebert Construction

April 30, 2025 Chair of the Maine Jobs Council, Joe Edwards, and Hebert Construction owner Tim Hebert sat down with the folks at Lydia’s Lunch Bunch podcast to discuss strengthening the local...

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April 30, 2025 / Comments (0)

New Study Ranks Maine Poorly for Competitiveness

April 14, 2025 State lacks comprehensive strategy for job growth, economic prosperity Augusta, ME – A new analysis conducted by experts in economic competitiveness ranks Maine poorly against other...

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April 14, 2025 / Comments (0)

Our View: Maine needs to get down to business

July 30, 2024 Employers are finding it harder and harder to make it work here. We turn a blind eye to that at our peril. The following editorial was published by the Portland Press-Herald on July 28,...

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July 30, 2024 / Comments (0)

Maine Drops to 9th Worst State for Business in New Study

July 17, 2024 The Maine Jobs Council issued the following statement regarding CNBC’s recent publication of this year’s “America’s Top States for Business,” in which Maine’s ranking dropped...

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July 17, 2024 / Comments (0)

Opinion: In order to thrive economically, Maine has to compete

March 31, 2024 Maine’s high costs, high taxes and high regulatory burdens make it hard to succeed here. It seems we are always hearing about efforts to improve Maine’s economy. We are constantly...

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March 31, 2024 / Comments (0)

MJC In the News – Maine’s business exodus: Is the state losing its corporate backbone?

February 22, 2024 In a recent article by Stephanie Grindley, CBS13 I-Team:   BIDDEFORD (WGME) — While the state says job growth is booming, Maine is seeing another trend not obvious on the...

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February 22, 2024 / Comments (0)

With Little Debate, No Employer Input, and Massive Unknowns, Unemployment Insurance Reform Proposal Likely to Become Law

May 28, 2021 Last Friday evening, with little debate or time to review significant amendments, the Committee on Labor and Housing moved LD 1564 – a proposal to reform...

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May 28, 2021 / Comments (0)

MJC Urges Inclusive Budget Process that Supports Broad Vision for Maine’s Future

March 25, 2021 Augusta, ME – The Maine Jobs Council, a new, statewide, nonpartisan, member-driven advocacy organization that advances public policies to support Tell Your lawmakers: Maine needs a...

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March 25, 2021 / Comments (0)