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Paid Family Medical Leave Hearings Scheduled Next Wednesday, 4/23/25
Paid Family Medical Leave Hearings Scheduled Next Wednesday, 4/23/25

The Labor Committee will hear 13 bills concerning PFML Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted04/19/2025


See You Tomorrow at EXPO
See You Tomorrow at EXPO

One Day to Go! The largest hospitality tradeshow in Northern New England is April 16 in Portland. Free for HM members. Mastering Hospitality. Wage & Hour Rules. H2B Ins and Outs. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted04/15/2025


Hospitality EXPO is Next Week!
Hospitality EXPO is Next Week!

The largest hospitality tradeshow in Northern New England is April 16 in Portland. Free for HM members. Mastering Hospitality. Wage & Hour Rules. H2B Ins and Outs. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted04/10/2025


EXPO Countdown Is On!
EXPO Countdown Is On!

One Week to Go! The largest hospitality tradeshow in Northern New England is April 16 in Portland. Free for HM members. Mastering Hospitality. Wage & Hour Rules. H2B Ins and Outs. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted04/9/2025


Government Affairs Update: From Augusta to D.C. HM is Working for You
Government Affairs Update: From Augusta to D.C. HM is Working for You

Stay in the know about upcoming hearings and work sessions. Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted04/7/2025


Why Attend the EXPO? Message from Executive Director
Why Attend the EXPO? Message from Executive Director

The largest hospitality tradeshow in Northern New England is April 16 in Portland. Free for HM members. Book a room. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted04/2/2025


Two Weeks to Go: Maine Lodging and Restaurant Show
Two Weeks to Go: Maine Lodging and Restaurant Show

EXPO 2025 is April 16. Get Ready for the Season. Sessions on Mastering Hospitality. Wage & Hour Rules. H2B Ins and Outs. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted03/31/2025


Government Affairs Update: H-2B Visas, Upcoming Hearings, New Legislation and More
Government Affairs Update: H-2B Visas, Upcoming Hearings, New Legislation and More

Stay in the know about upcoming hearings. Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted03/31/2025


Hospitality leaders fear Maine tax hikes could hurt tourism
Hospitality leaders fear Maine tax hikes could hurt tourism

One of the proposed bills would increase the state's lodging tax to 12 percent, making Maine's lodging tax the second most expensive stay tax in the country. Continue Reading

Date posted03/28/2025


News Bites: Three Weeks to EXPO!
News Bites: Three Weeks to EXPO!

The largest hospitality tradeshow in Northern New England is April 16 in Portland. Free for HM members. Book a room. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted03/26/2025


YOU Are Invited to EXPO 2025
YOU Are Invited to EXPO 2025

The Maine Lodging and Restaurant Show Gets You Ready for the Season. Mastering Hospitality. Wage & Hour Rules. H2B Ins and Outs. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted03/24/2025


Government Affairs Update: Fast Tracked - Biennial Budget Passed, Brief Adjournment, and a Special S
Government Affairs Update: Fast Tracked - Biennial Budget Passed, Brief Adjournment, and a Special S

Stay in the know about upcoming hearings. Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted03/24/2025