The Calling New Customers edition of MaineBusiness.com: 03/31/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Monday, March 31, 2008 Today's Business Headlines FairPoint to close on phone takeover [The Associated Press] Company tests retractable-stud snow tires [Portland Press Herald] Time fades for action on budget [The Associated Press] Mainers' food stamp use on rise [Bangor Daily News] Saco Island work continues, but economy may slow pace [Portland Press Herald] Strong hearing focus is growth, investment [Morning Sentinel] Wayfarer partner Flynn, Camden architect Buck & and ex-MBNA execs form private equity company [Maine Coast Now] Pittsfield firm puts $100,000 toward UM lab [Bangor Daily News] Bucksport hires water company to oversee sewer [Bangor Daily News] Washington: Residents want 'fair hearing' in quarry dispute [Bangor Daily News] Rockland receives streetscape grant [Bangor Daily News] Millinocket: Developable land study results bleak [Bangor Daily News] Home Ownership Center formed [Sun Journal] Fournier joins RE/MAX [Sun Journal] Young named branch manager [Sun Journal] Tax credit could spark stove upgrades [Portland Press Herald] Real-world skills needed? Get in line [Portland Press Herald] IRS helps Mainers who need not file [Portland Press Herald] Charles Lawton: Quirky art should signal culture of creativity [Portland Press Herald] Jeanine Guttman: Series puts economy into perspective [Portland Press Herald] Acadia Disposal District contract negotiations continue [Maine Coast Now] Small bakery brings in the dough to organic farm [Kennbec Journal] New restaurant set for April opening in Waterville [Morning Sentinel] Training programs for hard times [Morning Sentinel] Farmington a dynamic downtown [Morning Sentinel] Be a Local Hero..Support Locally Made Foods [The Ellsworth American] Genetically modified crops banned [Maine Coast Now] N.H. company announces yogurt recall [The Associated Press] Questions and answers about FairPoint and Verizon [Portland Press Herald] Bill to aid pier plan financing defeated [Portland Press Herald] Eliot call center to double workforce [Portland Press Herald] Falmouth and Tidewater near deal [Portland Press Herald] An economic casualty [Morning Sentinel] Hancock-based crobb box earns merit for efficiently satisfying a new niche [Bangor Daily News] Foxboro Sports Tavern brings a little bit of heaven to Florida [Bangor Daily News] A bargain-hunter's paradise [Bangor Daily News] SevenArts Local Artisan Gallery opens in Ellsworth [Bangor Daily News] Diesel prices force logger to give up 3 trucks [Bangor Daily News] High interest rate spurs re-evaluation of FairPoint deal [Bangor Daily News] CareerCenter services expand [Sun Journal] Livermore Falls: Grant to provide downtown face lift [Sun Journal] Lewiston: Wal-Mart plan scrapped [Sun Journal] KVCAP vans offer inexpensive alternate transportation [Kennbec Journal] Skowhegan: State grant a shot in arm for retail complex [Morning Sentinel] Fayette inn gets national attention [Morning Sentinel] Pittsfield's Pennywise Thrift Shop to double its space [Morning Sentinel] Fate of Armory still unclear, officials say (Printed March 28, 2008) [South Portland Cape Elizabeth Sentry] Biddeford mulls future of airport [Courier Connection] Gorham grinds on with quarry hearing [Gazette Newspaper] Rockland neighbors say they will never tire in fight against Walgreens [Maine Coast Now] Rockland Receives $150,000 CDBG Grant for Main Street [Maine Coast Now] What's a woman to do? [Bangor Daily News] Smarter phone use Mar 31, 2008 07:11 AM Last week I theorized that more tourists will be coming to Maine armed with smart phones. Today, I found... more Internet Marketing 101 Can Links Help Your Search Engine Visibility? Mar 28, 2008 01:23 PM Rich, I read somewhere that links help your search engine visibility. I've created plenty of links from my... more Insurance Hints and Tips Independent Director's Liability Insurance Mar 28, 2008 09:41 AM If you serve on a board of directors, this might be important to you. Several insurance companies are now selling coverage... more Events Monday, March 31, 2008 Adult Learning Styles Lewiston CareerCenter & Margaret Degon, 1 - 4 p.m., CareerCenter at Lewiston Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Building Traffic at Your Web Site Rich Brooks, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Carver Hill Gallery 207.871.7921. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 The Secret to Successful Marketing Sue Ellen McClain of McClain Marketing, 8:30 am to 11:00 am, Peoples Choice F.C.U. Industrial Park Road, Saco 282-1567. Tuesday, April 8, 2008 2008 Penobscot Bay Business Expo 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Samoset Resort Ecotoasters Meeting 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm, Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection, Tyson Bldg., (East Side State Government Campus) Lisa Higgins 207-287-7023. more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104

The Search Engine edition of MaineBusiness.com: 03/28/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Friday, March 28, 2008 Today's Business Headlines All eyes on tourism [Portland Press Herald] Democratic budget proposal moves ahead slowly in House [The Associated Press] Reusable bags urged for Maine shoppers [Portland Press Herald] Shoppers wary in wake of Hannaford data breach [Keep ME Current] Need tax help? Some filers may use 'Super Saturday' [Portland Press Herald] Proposal pits Idexx against Pike [Keep ME Current] Westbrook wants Pike, Idexx dispute settled [Portland Press Herald] Portland: With deal done, diner lives to cook again [Portland Press Herald] Maine yacht maker explores expansion [The Associated Press] For pets, it's the lap of luxury [Portland Press Herald] Jim Milliken: Getting a handle on projects [Portland Press Herald] IRS to open four offices Saturday [Kennebec Journal] Planning Board begins review of Stroudwater retail center [Keep ME Current] Rockland: Economic Development Advisory Committee approves downtown loan program [Village Soup] Cynergy draws together young professionals [Maine Coast Now] Sunken logs in waterways inspire Maine entrepreneur [Bangor Daily News] What will power Maine? [Bangor Daily News] Brewer: Ofelia's bounced, finds new home [Bangor Daily News] Economics workshop at fort for teachers [Sun Journal] Internet Marketing 101 What Is Search Engine Optimization? Mar 27, 2008 11:46 AM Rich,What's the difference between "search engine friendly" and "search engine optimized" when it comes to Web sites? I've... more Taking the Leap Mar 28, 2008 07:38 AM Lynnelle Wilson takes a look at Eric Eklund's Fat Bass guide service in her latest Making It Happen... more Making It Happen Doing It Right Mar 27, 2008 09:04 AM The Portland Press-Herald recently profiled a man named Eric Eklund who runs a business called Fat Bass. How he... more Events Friday, March 28, 2008 3rd Annual Maine Tradeswomen's Conference Senator Inn in Augusta Saturday, March 29, 2008 3rd Annual Maine Tradeswomen's Conference Senator Inn in Augusta Sunday, March 30, 2008 Fusion's Shelter Meal Fusion Bangor, 2:30 - 6 p.m., St. John's Catholic Church Monday, March 31, 2008 Adult Learning Styles Lewiston CareerCenter & Margaret Degon, 1 - 4 p.m., CareerCenter at Lewiston Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Building Traffic at Your Web Site Rich Brooks, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Carver Hill Gallery 207.871.7921. more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104

The Upside of Hard Times edition of MaineBusiness.com

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Thursday, March 27, 2008 Today's Business Headlines After the breach [Sun Journal] Gloom and ... boon? [Portland Press Herald] Maine jobless rate drops 0.1 percentage point [The Associated Press] Getting lead out 'a noble thought' [Sun Journal] Got 'Maine Fresh Milk'? [Bangor Daily News] Where credit is due [Sun Journal] Schoodic Peninsula 'Eco-resort Community' Is Proposed [The Ellsworth American] China market proposal advances [Kennbec Journal] Belfast Divided Over Route 1 Development [WCSH6 News Center] Morrison Chevrolet Is Rated 'Top Drawer' [The Ellsworth American] Joining MaineHealth could benefit SMMC [Portland Press Herald] Sunday River to install $7.2 million `chondola` [The Associated Press] Cumberland may sell Val Halla banquet center [Portland Press Herald] Portland: Panel OKs 'break-even' NBA Expo lease [Portland Press Herald] Bookstore adds to the diversity of Biddeford [Portland Press Herald] JC Mobility Solutions gets people moving [Portland Press Herald] Developer expresses interest in land adjacent to Acadia National Park [Bangor Daily News] Speakers at UCB focus on energy [Bangor Daily News] Camden: Tannery redevelopment topic of hearing [Bangor Daily News] Lincoln: Health Access Network ready for expansion [Bangor Daily News] Brownville resort given 4th extension [Bangor Daily News] Norway: Budget gap may mean job cuts [Sun Journal] Shawnee pushes for extra weekend [Sun Journal] WSKI continuing community broadcasts [Sun Journal] Let's hear it for a recession Mar 27, 2008 05:00 AM The housing market is down. Consumer confidence is down. The only thing that seems to be on the rise is... more Insurance Hints and Tips Disability Insurance Mar 26, 2008 10:36 PM I often get questions on disability insurance. Download my white paper, How to Buy Disability Insurance. more Internet Marketing 101 Sustainable Business Conference in Maine Mar 26, 2008 02:30 PM Can Mainers achieve Local Prosperity in a Global Economy? That's the question and the theme of MEBSR's 15th... more Events Thursday, March 27, 2008 Business After Five Scarborough Community Chamber, 5 - 7 p.m., cPort Credit Union Ecotoasters Meeting 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm, Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection, Tyson Bldg., (East Side State Government Campus) Lisa Higgins 207-287-7023. First Annual P.D. Merrill Business in Ethics Lecture Series Chris Argyris, Ph.D., James Bryant Conant Professor of Education and Organizational Behavior (Emerit, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., University of New England - Westbrook College Campus (207) 602-2483. Listening Lights the Way for Business Success International Listening Association (ILA), 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Holiday Inn by the Bay SHRM Listening Session on Federal FMLA Initiatives Society for Human Resource Management, 1:00, Holiday Inn/Ground Round Conference Center at Augusta Civic Center more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104

The Green is the New Black edition of MaineBusiness.com: 03/26/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Today's Business Headlines OSHA cites two companies in electrocution case [The Associated Press] A few-frills economy [Portland Press Herald] Breach's cost total at banks: Millions [Portland Press Herald] Voters to decide on new casino plan [Portland Press Herald] Water bottles recalled by Yarmouth company [Portland Press Herald] Panel backs contract for D-League team to use Expo [Portland Press Herald] Neighbors' criticism of toll plaza intensifies [Portland Press Herald] Portland to go lights out for Earth Hour on Saturday [Portland Press Herald] MDI towns cool to shared tax assessing [Maine Coast Now] Montville: Ban proposed on genetically modified crops [Maine Coast Now] Central Mainers cutting back to make ends meet [Morning Sentinel] Rockland: Walgreens to outline latest proposal March 31 - Government - VillageSoup [Village Soup] KSB gears up for annual community investment campaign [Keep ME Current] Mars Hill: Wind farm celebrates a year of clean power [Bangor Daily News] Woman gets 14 months for hiring illegal aliens [Bangor Daily News] Houlton: Polaris Cable posts rate hike [Bangor Daily News] Houlton: Town sets trade show [Bangor Daily News] Bangor: Council settles broadcast towers issue [Bangor Daily News] Isle au Haut: Boat service chief joins Bates board of trustees [Bangor Daily News] Jackman: Construction begins on new border station [Bangor Daily News] Colisee talks making progress Veazie company [Sun Journal] Officials briefed on wind farm TIF [Sun Journal] Parent recognized by Sara Frye Home [Sun Journal] Beaucage named administrator [Sun Journal] Innovation 2.0 At Your Service Mar 25, 2008 02:39 PM What common thread unites plumbing and heating contractors and environmental engineers? Because of growing interest in energy efficiency and renewable... more Are you as smart as your customer's phone? Mar 26, 2008 09:39 AM I have to admit to having iPhone envy. I can see how useful it would be to have Internet access... more Women's Work One Big Step Backwards Mar 25, 2008 05:52 PM The U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act helps workers take time away from work when they need it most, without... more g2bn2wn's Blog Entries Hiring people with disabilities makes "cents" Mar 25, 2008 11:54 AM While you are working today, take a look around you. Nearly 1 in 5 people in this country have... more Internet Marketing 101 What Is Twitter? Mar 25, 2008 11:34 AM Twitter is a popular... more Insurance Hints and Tips Product Recall Expenses Mar 25, 2008 09:53 AM Your latest product is sent to hundreds of customers. After a few days the complaints start to come in.... more PowerPLAY Fun Recession Activities! Mar 25, 2008 09:47 AM What? Having fun with an impending recession on the way? Why not? I�ve survived recessions before and so have you. Fun Recession... more Events Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Business @ Lunch Westbrook Community Chamber, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church Business after 5 Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber, 5 - 7 p.m., Maine Bank & Trust Financing a Small Business Oxford Hills SCORE chapter, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Oxford Hills High School Thursday, March 27, 2008 Business After Five Scarborough Community Chamber, 5 - 7 p.m., cPort Credit Union Ecotoasters Meeting 12:05 pm - 1:05 pm, Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection, Tyson Bldg., (East Side State Government Campus) Lisa Higgins 207-287-7023. more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104

The Name Your Price edition of MaineBusiness.com: 03/25/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Today's Business Headlines FairPoint, two unions reach deal [The Associated Press] Tax hikes likely even with cuts in spending [Portland Press Herald] Adjustable rates are creating a crisis for subprime borrowers [Portland Press Herald] Pine Tree Legal gets funds to fight foreclosures [Portland Press Herald] Committee Mulls Statewide Building Code [WMTW News] Decline of bees stings growers [Bangor Daily News] Groups opposing LNG pipeline [Bangor Daily News] Hearing next week on plan for casino in Oxford County [Sun Journal] Power bills target electricity rates [Sun Journal] Appeal reopens pollution debate [Sun Journal] Fuel costs sap logging business [Morning Sentinel] Maine outlaws novelty lighters [Portland Press Herald] Neighbors still worried about Sand Point development [Maine Coast Now] NASA space glove champ develops suborbital version [Maine Coast Now] Maine chefs nominated for industry's highest honor [Portland Press Herald] Chamber gives to OOB Food Pantry [Keep ME Current] Portland convention to focus on what we need to do to hear [Portland Press Herald] Group taking nominations for first Indie Biz Awards [Portland Press Herald] Augusta: Job cuts set [Kennbec Journal] Washington: Plow on ... or let others do it [Kennbec Journal] Diner hits the road [Sun Journal] Farmington Diner sandwiched down the road [Morning Sentinel] College to buy offsets from wind farm [The Associated Press] Businesses may rent spaces on campus at Mt. Blue school [Morning Sentinel] Soft pretzel store closed [Kennebec Journal] Wind farm company says Lincoln a potential site [Bangor Daily News] New exhibit, renovations commence at Maine Discovery Museum [Bangor Daily News] Acadia methadone clinic ups treatment capacity [Bangor Daily News] Salary hikes part of budget rise in Auburn [Sun Journal] Two L-A leaders capture awards from Mainebiz [Sun Journal] Allen promoted to branch manager [Sun Journal] Williams joins Wright-Pierce [Sun Journal] Hearing set on boat slip proposal [Sun Journal] Everything's a negotiation Mar 25, 2008 07:01 AM Are your prices set in stone? Your customers may not think so. There's a trend in retailing that has customers... more Insurance Hints and Tips The Disgruntled Employee Mar 24, 2008 08:24 AM What can a mad employee do to you? How about erasing all your data? That's just what happened to... more Better Business Are You Likable? Mar 24, 2008 10:02 AM One of my favorite sales gurus, Jeffory Gitomer, says being liked is the single most important factor in... more Speaking of Politics Let the mill burn to send a message Mar 24, 2008 01:45 PM An open letter to Rep. Hannah Pingree Dear Hannah, A house in town caught fire as did the local mill next... more Internet Marketing 101 Rockland, Maine Web Marketing Seminar Mar 24, 2008 11:22 AM Would you like to drive more qualified leads to your Web site? Would you like to rank higher at the... more Events Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Marketing & Sales SCORE, 1 - 4 p.m., SCORE The Maine Marketing Association Presents: The Dos and Dont's of Trademark and Copyright Law: Building a Strong Brand Identity Attorney Chris Chandler, 12:00-1:00, Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace Young People of the Lewiston-Auburn Area, 9 - 10:30 a.m., Andrscoggin County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Business @ Lunch Westbrook Community Chamber, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church Business after 5 Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber, 5 - 7 p.m., Maine Bank & Trust more events | post an event You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104