The Budgeting Business Benefits edition of MaineBusiness.com:03/20/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Thursday, March 20, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Budget battles shift to business sector [Bangor Daily News] Businesses tell Statehouse: Tread lightly [Kennbec Journal] Big-box law stands [Sun Journal] Data stolen from Hannaford during transit [Portland Press Herald] Banks: So far, no rise in debit card fraud [Bangor Daily News] Hannaford faces lawsuit over breach [Bangor Daily News] State dairy industry honors four farmers for excellence [Bangor Daily News] TD Banknorth to change name [Portland Press Herald] Bank's new name has Jersey accent [Sun Journal] Industry group doubts data [Portland Press Herald] Cabela's Store To Open In May [WMTW News] Criticism of Plum Creek's plan continues [Portland Press Herald] Union president: Accusations 'absurd' [Portland Press Herald] Jackson Lab Not Without Its Critics [The Ellsworth American] Between the Slices: Tiny Tuna [The Ellsworth American] Hospital CEO cites factors in departure [Portland Press Herald] Practicing law with compassion [Portland Press Herald] Seeing big picture, then creating it [Portland Press Herald] The quick-read news sheet [Portland Press Herald] Council bats around Ballpark issue again [Portland Press Herald] Growing Opportunity [Portland Press Herald] Blue Hill's Sisters Salsa Vying for Gallo Award [The Ellsworth American] Four-season plan seeks to increase use of Camden Snow Bowl [Maine Coast Now] Wayfarer compromise proposed in Camden [Maine Coast Now] Downtown Skowhegan project costs called into question [Kennbec Journal] Augusta mayor sheds light on his downtown vision [Kennbec Journal] Mooring Placement Problems Plague Officials [Lincoln County News] Holiday Inn Sale Disclosed [The Ellsworth American] Newcastle Man Can't Find His Insurance Agent [Lincoln County News] Midcoast Businesses Hurt By Flour Hikes, Inflation [Lincoln County News] Wind power backers eye Lincoln sites [Bangor Daily News] Panel backs alewives bill [Bangor Daily News] Brewer eyes future investment in TIF given to Cianbro [Bangor Daily News] Bar Harbor plans to make Bridge Street right of way legal, sets pier hearing [Bangor Daily News] Rockland: State ferry service eyes 12.5 percent fare hike [Bangor Daily News] Millinocket: Officials to raze abandoned building if interest not shown [Bangor Daily News] Weather stalls diner move [Sun Journal] Input sought on wind farm [Sun Journal] Business Listening Conference date set [Sun Journal] Maine writers gather in Freeport [Sun Journal] Pain-free branding Mar 20, 2008 07:15 AM If the only thing that is stopping you from starting a business is coming up with a name, there's a... more Insurance Hints and Tips Nosey Insurance People Mar 19, 2008 11:20 PM Dutch wine maker insures his nose for $7.8 million through Lloyd's. He contends that the loss of his nose would... more jackmkt's Blog Entries How NOT to Handle Conflict Mar 19, 2008 08:36 PM I would like to share an experience I had about a year ago where I badly mishandled a situation. I... more Internet Marketing 101 Do You Want to Lead a Sustainable Business... Mar 19, 2008 04:42 PM ...Organization? (We really need to expand those title tags!) more Events Thursday, March 20, 2008 AIGA Maine Movable Mixer 6 - 8 p.m., Empire Dine and Dance Business After Hours Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, 5 - 7 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Business After Hours Portland Regional Chamber, 5 - 7 p.m., Eastland Park Hotel Fusion's Noon-Time Networks Fusion Bangor, Noon - 1 p.m., Wellman Commons 207-947-0307. The 10 Branding Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs Maine Center for Enterprise Development, Noon - 2 p.m., University of Southern Maine (Abromson Community Education 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