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Government Affairs Update: Register for our Legislative Wrap-up Webinar, "Energy choice" & ...
Government Affairs Update: Register for our Legislative Wrap-up Webinar, "Energy choice" & ...

This update covers the latest happening federally and at home in Maine's hospitality community Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted07/9/2025


Member Spotlight: Justin Grimes
Member Spotlight: Justin Grimes

Atlantic Hospitality Managing Partner in the spotlight. New Feature. New Members in the Spotlight Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted07/1/2025


Announcing the 2025 HospitalityMaine Summit
Announcing the 2025 HospitalityMaine Summit

Join Maine’s Hospitality Leaders – 2025 Summit Details Inside Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted06/29/2025


News Bites: Time-Sensitive PFML Filing Update
News Bites: Time-Sensitive PFML Filing Update

PFML Filing Opens July 1 — Reports & Premiums Due July 31 Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted06/25/2025


Strong Industry Wins as Legislature Winds Down
Strong Industry Wins as Legislature Winds Down

Bills to increase the lodging tax and ban single-use toiletries fail passage Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted06/19/2025


News Bites: Tip Pooling Webinar Announced
News Bites: Tip Pooling Webinar Announced

What you need to know to stay in compliance and avoid costly mistakes. Webinar lead by USDOL Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted06/18/2025


ACTION ALERT - Crucial Data Privacy Votes on the Docket in Maine Legislature
ACTION ALERT - Crucial Data Privacy Votes on the Docket in Maine Legislature

Support the LD 1822 Minority Report! Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted06/13/2025


Help Shape the Future of HospitalityMaine
Help Shape the Future of HospitalityMaine

Two Ways to Help: Join Marketing Committee. Logo Redesign Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted06/10/2025


ACTION ALERTS - Small toiletries ban & local option sales tax on lodging
ACTION ALERTS - Small toiletries ban & local option sales tax on lodging

Votes expected next week on LD 1928 and LD 746 Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted06/7/2025


Action Alert - Paid Family & Medical Leave Votes Likely on Monday
Action Alert - Paid Family & Medical Leave Votes Likely on Monday

Contact your legislators and ask them to support the minority report bipartisan amendment. Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted05/31/2025


Maine Legislature Saving High-Stakes Bills for End of Session Debate
Maine Legislature Saving High-Stakes Bills for End of Session Debate

Credit Card Competition Act may receive vote in Congress; Checking in on the remaining big-ticket policy proposals Continue Reading

Postedby Nate Cloutier (C)
Date posted05/27/2025


News Bites: Hospitality Scholars Shine
News Bites: Hospitality Scholars Shine

Meet the 2025 recipients celebrated at the Black Point Inn Tuesday night. Congrats to all. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Pierce (C)
Date posted05/23/2025