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V I E W P O I N T S W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 3 O C T O B E R 5 , 2 0 2 0 bernsteinshur.com Be valued. BE SHUR. We're lawyers in the business of your success. From the Editor T here's probably no harder time to run a business or nonprofit than when the world around you is swirling with chaos and uncertainty. is year has shown that few businesses are immune from the effects of the pandemic. In some cases, manufacturers that could pivot swiftly have prospered. Companies with cash reserves have been able to ride out extended periods of being shut down. Others have been able to get federal CARES Act assistance to keep employees on the payroll. Still others have seamlessly been able to adapt to remote work. But no business has been immune to the effects of the past six months. at's all the more reason why Mainebiz feels this group of Next honorees offer some hope for the future. ey're contributing to Maine's economy and workforce, but they've also demonstrated lead- ership at their companies or nonprofits when it's been sorely needed. is year we honor eight individuals on our Next list. Profiles start on Page 16. Peter Van Allen pvanallen@mainebiz.biz In a story in the annual Giving Guide, "We've got your back," the volunteer on Page 12 was identified as an employee of Machias Savings Bank. She is not. A story in the Daily about the succession plan at MMG Insurance misidentified the successor for President and CEO Larry Shaw. The successor will be Matt McHatten. Both stories have been updated on our website. Corrections Featured @ Mainebiz.biz For a daily digest of Maine's top business news, sign up for the Mainebiz Daily Report at mainebiz.biz/enews Get Maine's business news daily at mainebiz.biz and on Twitter (@Mainebiz). Below is our most popular content for the two weeks from Sept. 14–27. 1. Historic hotel in Southwest Harbor sold to Kennebunkport hotelier 2. Chris Fogg, prominent chamber and tourism leader, dies unexpectedly at 54 3. Bar Harbor considers cap on short-term rentals 4. Scarborough's former public safety complex envisioned as village center 5. Reality TV stars from Millinocket make national appeal for logging industry 6. On the Record: Portland Regional Chamber CEO Quincy Hentzel on 2020's new challenges 7. Lent out as director of Maine Maritime Museum 8. 84 companies named Maine's 'best places to work' 9. Three Maine colleges repeat as top 25 finishers in U.S. News rankings 10. Holy Donut will fill 'hole' in Auburn, add first location outside Portland area P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F T H E C L A R E M O N T 1 Leadership at a time when it's needed These eight leaders have demonstrated leadership at their companies or nonprofits when it's been sorely needed.