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Manufacturing in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance Maine’s manufacturing sector spent 2025 balancing innovation and resilience. Despite global uncertainty, the state saw continued investment in advanced materials, precision manufacturing,

Construction Industry in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance As 2025 draws to a close, Maine’s construction industry stands at a crossroads between growth and growing pains. From the rising cost

NIL Income and Taxes: What College Athletes and Families Need to Know
At a Glance The NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program has transformed college athletics, allowing student-athletes to earn money through sponsorships, appearances, and more.

Building Business Value Via Your Employees
Your employees can be a huge differentiator in terms of building your business’s value. However, it’s important for you to understand how to properly motivate

State Conformity to OBBBA Tax Provisions: What Businesses and Taxpayers in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Need to Know
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly changes federal tax rules beginning in 2025, but Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire vary

How a Strong Month-End Close Drives Dealership Financial Success
Running an auto dealership means coordinating several interconnected departments—sales, parts, service, and financing—all moving at high speed. Without a solid month-end close, it’s easy for

Private Foundation Excise Tax Changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—What Decision Makers Need to Know
Private foundations have long operated under a steady—if often overlooked—tax framework, but a new proposal in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” under consideration in the

What Is in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”? A General Overview of the Proposed Tax Package – UPDATED 5/22
UPDATE: On 5/21 the OBBB passed the House. It now moves on to the Senate for consideration. House Republicans have released a sweeping tax proposal—nicknamed

Reap the Rewards of Reskilling and Upskilling
Tackling the Labor Shortage from Within Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Manufacturers continue to face a serious labor shortage. According to The

Tracking Individual Product Costs to Maximize Profits
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Tracking product-specific cost information can be challenging, but the benefits can be significant. By tracking the costs

Dealership Cash Management: The Best Ways to Invest Extra Funds
After the rapid growth of 2021 and 2022, auto dealerships are now operating in a more balanced market. While demand has stabilized, financial health remains