As Maine begins reopening its economy, what are the risks, challenges and oppportunities ahead? We discuss how the first steps to the phased process are being taken, especially now that Gov. Janet Mills has given 12 Maine counties the go-ahead to reopen some businesses and entitites. How do businesses owners and customers feel about returning? What plans are in place for the months ahead?
Guests
Heather Johnson, commissioner, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
Dana Connors, president, Maine State Chamber of Commerce
Resources
- Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
- Mills Unveils Plan To Speed Up Opening Of Retail Stores, Restaurants In Maine's Rural Counties
- Mills Convenes 'Economic Recovery Committee' As COVID-19 Cases And Deaths Continue To Rise
- Maine Businesses Are Looking Ahead To The Summer Tourism Season With Outrage And Optimism
- Maine Summer Camps Consider How They Can — And If They Should — Open Their Doors
- Open Up? Maine Dentists Face Conflicting Guidance On When To Resume Office Visits
- Nine Maine businesses sue Gov. Janet Mills over shutdowns
- Maine arts and entertainment venues look ahead to raising the curtain, very slowly
- Janet Mills stands firm on plan to restart businesses despite flood of complaints
- Tourism industry rails against quarantine mandate in Janet Mills’ plan to reopen economy