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V O L . X X I V N O. I V F E B R UA R Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 8 10 B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S N E W S F RO M A RO U N D T H E S TAT E Farm-to-table brewery on tap in Union A new nanobrewery in Union is the latest addition to Maine's beer scene. e PenBay Pilot reported that Pour Farm Brewery is modeled after the vertically integrated farm-to-table movement, with plans to grow hops and botanicals for use in its brews. Owners Bill and Ashley Stinson plan to produce small-batch beers at a 10-acre farm this spring. e brewery they've constructed has a three-barrel setup and six taps, with plans to sell growlers, pints, flights and pitchers. N O T E W O R T H Y M I D C O A S T & D O W N E A S T Bar Harbor Bankshares reported re- cord GAAP earnings in 2017 of $26.0 million, or $1.70 per share, compared with $14.9 million in 2016 or $1.63 per share. Core earnings in 2017 in- creased to $32.1 million, or $2.10 per share, from $13.9 million in 2016, or $1.52 per share. Seaboard Federal Credit Union in Bucksport was awarded a $244,000 grant and a $300,000 subsidized loan from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston's Affordable Housing Program to work with Families First Community Center to create six housing units for homeless families in Ellsworth. Innkeepers, restaurant owners and business members in Rockland raised $25,870 for Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry and Fuel Assistance Program as part of the 14th annual Pies on Parade Pie Tour. Theresa Peek launched Peek Learning Consultants, a human resources, learn- ing and development and organizational development business in Perry. SBA opens 'emerging leaders' program to Bangor Bangor has been selected as the first location in Maine to deliver a U.S. Small Business Administration program geared to meet the needs of executives of small business poised for growth in emerging markets. BUY TICKETS: 207.774.0465 www.portlandstage.org 25A Forest Ave, Portland ME Jamie Hogan BUY TICKETS: 207.774.0465 Call us today! 207-854-2422 directpersonnel.net 1-800-639-8802 mainestaff.com A corporate division of Maine Staffing Group Diverse hiring solutions for Maine's competitive economy Filling entry-level roles to specialized technical positions. Providing skilled candidates for any industry! • Healthcare • Administrative • Accounting/Financial And much more! Q: Two of the people on my staff routinely miss their deliverable dates, unless I remind them repeatedly. This is a waste of my time, and it's damaging to the operation. I need to resolve it. ACE Advises: You're taking responsibility for their behavior, and the problem will continue as long as they know you'll take care of it for them. Instead of nagging, have a private, candid talk with each of them. Make sure they understand that meeting deadlines is part of the job description. Then bluntly ask each of them what they intend to do to straighten out their behavior. It will not be unusual for them to blame you, the situation or some other person or factor. Don't get drawn into that. Don't argue. Bring the conversation back to the sole focus on their behavior. This is about professionalism. Obviously, if something else actually does need to be changed, fix it. After that talk, make sure each assignment is clearly understood, includ- ing deliverable date, and that the staffer has taken personal responsibility for accomplishing it. So, after you have explained what is to be done, require the person to describe to you what he/she intends to do. If necessary, give the person time to develop and write a plan. Hearing the words come out one's mouth, or especially preparing a written plan, has a powerful effect on intent. And the manager, hearing or seeing the person's intent, can head off misunderstanding. Overall, encourage communication from staff people, and be available when they have questions or problems. Ultimately, if none of this works, it's time to put the nonperformer on notice. A S K AC E A n s w e r e d B y J i m M i l l i k e n O f J i m M i l l i k e n C o n s u l t i n g The Association for Consulting Expertise (ACE) is a non-profit association of independent consultants who value "Success through Collaboration." The public is welcome to attend its regular meetings to share best practices and engage with industry experts. For more information go to www.consultexpertise.com. Jim Milliken can be reached at jim@millikenproject.com N O R T H E R N & E A S T E R N

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