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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 3 BO O K O F L I S T S 2 0 2 6 T he 1900s had the Roaring Twenties. I'm not sure what this decade is called, but it is moving quickly. As we head into the second half of the decade, anyone in the business community knows it's helpful if you're nimble and can change with the times — whether it throws you a pandemic, a recession or just new regula- tions and challenges. e 2026 Mainebiz Book of Lists helps make sense of the business world in Maine. You'll see new leaders (updated even as we were going to press). It's possible no list reflects as many changes as the largest law firms list (on Page 66), which has a new top firm and several new managing partners. For a quick overview, we offer the "List toppers," which starts on Page 6. e lists run in focus sections throughout the year, and are compiled and updated for this publication. Book of Lists cover e cover features heavy equipment used at the South Portland axe maker Brant & Cochran. Photographer Tim Greenway captured the image as part of his coverage for the Made in Maine column, which was introduced as a regular Mainebiz feature this past year and will continue in 2025. Tim has been taking photos for Mainebiz for the past two decades and we are grateful for his stellar work and his steady work ethic. Thanks are in order is issue would not be possible without the hard work of our research director, Stephanie Meagher, and her assistant, Heide Martin. ey are especially diligent about keeping eye out for executive changes or acquisitions that may change the listings. Matt Selva, our art director, oversees the look and feel of the Book of Lists, and also keeps the train on the tracks, ensuring that we meet deadlines. anks, too, to the entire Mainebiz team, including our publisher, Andrea Tetzlaff, who offers a calm, reasoned presence when things get chaotic around here. Peter Van Allen pvanallen@mainebiz.biz 2026 Book of Lists reflects changes in leadership and 'list toppers' F R O M T H E E D I TO R The Book of Lists cover features heavy equipment used at the South Portland axe maker Brant & Cochran. Photographer Tim Greenway captured the image as part of his coverage for the Made in Maine column.