F O C U S C O M M E R C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T
PHOTOS / FAMILY DOLLAR AND DOLLAR TREE: FRED FIELD; OTHERS: TIM GREENWAY
Workers and development sites are still
in demand — but for how long?
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C O M M E R C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T F O C U S
C O M M E R C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T F O C U S
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16 Dialing for dollars
Dollar stores are expanding
rapidly, both nationally and
in Maine.
20 Construction jobs
Recruiting continues to be
a focus for building
contractors, who are trying
new tactics to find workers.
24 Augusta has space
The site of a former mill on
the Kennebec River offers
possibilities for a willing
developer.
Hot
market
RENDERINGS / AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
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January 22, 2018
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