The case highlights Maine's positive draws for new business, including location, lifestyle, a loyal and dedicated work force, and a sophisticated fiber-optic telecommunications system. It also lays out the problems that new businesses face, such as high taxes and a lack of capital and properly skilled workers. The case stimulated debate among Maine's business leaders and entrepreneurs, who left the event with a clearer understanding of the problems that keep Maine from attracting new business. At the end of the discussion, Governor King spoke about his commitment to increasing business in Maine and encouraged attendees to continue to work on making a difference. Energized by the event's success, Lane-Merrill is planning future meetings to discuss common business goals at the state level and to stimulate networking among HBS alumni.
Maine is the heartland of the North Atlantic.
We are interested in building business strategies for the state based on that fact.