Economic recovery: State committee outlines plan for Maine’s recovery from the pandemic

Maine Calling
Posted 2020-12-01

Just as pressing as the health concerns of the coronavirus pandemic are the economic concerns facing Maine. The Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee has just rolled out its state action plan. We talk with the committee’s leaders to find out what steps Maine will take, now and in the years to come, to create a healthy economy.

Guests

Laurie LaChance, co-chair, Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee; president, Thomas College

Josh Broder, co-chair, Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee; CEO, Tilson, an infrastructure development firm

Tae Chong, chair, Economic Recovery Committee’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion subcommittee; Portland city councilor; social enterprise and workforce development manager, Catholic Charities Maine

Nick Battista, senior policy officer, Island Institute; board chair, Connect Maine Authority

Resources

 

LISTEN TO MAINE CALLING’S DISCUSSION ON MAINE’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN