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Dealing with Complex Co-Ownership Setups
Co-owned businesses come with numerous complexities. One of the biggest challenges for co-owners is determining how to approach the exit of another co-owner, especially when

2026 Business Outlook: Key Economic, Tax, and Strategic Trends Impacting Owners, Employers, and Investors
At a Glance After several years of economic shifts and rapid innovation, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of recalibration and opportunity across

New England Auto Dealerships 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance For auto dealerships across New England, 2025 was a year of recalibration. The pace of change in vehicle technology, consumer expectations, and

Business Value Is More Than a Measuring Stick
Is it possible for a $5 million business to be more valuable than a $15 million business? Let’s look at a fictional but representative story

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

Governor Mills Submits Budget Proposal: What Changes for Maine Taxpayers?
On January 25th, Maine Governor Janet Mills submitted a budget proposal to the Legislature that included a supplemental budget for fiscal year 2021 and a

SBA’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG), a program established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, makes $15 billion in

SBA’s Payments Toward Certain 7(a) Loans, 504 Loans & Microloans Are Nontaxable
Section 1112 of the CARES Act required the SBA to make payments for a period of 6 months to cover principal, interest, and any associated

SBA Offers One-Year Extension to Eligible 8(a) Business Development Program Participants
The SBA is offering an extension of the 8(a) Business Development Program (the 8(a) Program) to certain participants due to COVID-19. To account for a

About Samantha Pedersen
Meet ARB Director Congratulations to Albin, Randall & Bennett Director, Samantha Pedersen, on her recent nomination to join the Executive Board for the Manufacturers Association