Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Mainebusiness.com stumbles upon a possible tax revolt on 04/30/2008

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Today's Business Headlines

Beverage tax veto gets Dirigo health backers' attention [The Times Record News]
New taxes might be targeted by group of businesses [MaineBusiness.com]
Contractor hired to rebuild stretch of I-295 [Portland Press Herald]
Major Highway Construction Plan Detailed [MPBN Maine News]
Aroostook potato farmer facing government foreclosure [Portland Press Herald]
Ship project scuttled [Portland Press Herald]
Advantage Gases & Tools: Businessmen look for edge [Sun Journal]
Officials from York, turnpike share views on new toll plaza [Portland Press Herald]
Maine Woods making industrial grade fuel product in Athens [Morning Sentinel]
Camp on cutting block [The Associated Press]
Bangor: After 48 years, BDN ad manager retires [Bangor Daily News]
Allegiant boasts profit in first quarter [Bangor Daily News]
Bangor extends talks with boat building firm [Bangor Daily News]
Houlton restaurant closes [Bangor Daily News]
Thomaston Lowe's home center opens Thursday [Bangor Daily News]
Agriculture changing, speakers say [Sun Journal]
MEBSR plans conference [Sun Journal]
Jay chamber breakfast planned [Sun Journal]
Construction group to meet [Sun Journal]
I'll trade you: The modern way to barter [The Free Press]
The economy $ucks [The Free Press]
Rollie's leases Chocolate Grill in Searsport for new location [Maine Coast Now]

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Events

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Business @ Lunch Westbrook Community Chamber, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church
Business After Hours Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Alfond Youth Center
Getting Started in Niche Marketing and Value Added Products Western Maine Alliance, 2 - 5 p.m., University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Somerset County, Skowhegan
L.L.Bean Lee/Surace Colloquium Series John Perkins, University of Southern Maine (Luther Bonney Auditorium) 228-8232.
Ocean Gateway Preview PROPEL, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Ocean Gateway Terminal
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Member Orientation Portland Regional Chamber, 4 - 5 p.m., Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Social networking CYNERGY, 5 - 7 p.m., Higher Grounds
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Career Workshop: Advanced Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Heart at Work office
Launch party Acend, 4 - 8 p.m., Kennebec Tavern
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Eggs & Issues Portland Regional Chamber, 7 - 9 a.m., Holiday Inn By the Bay

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

MaineBusiness.com focuses on health care costs on 04/29/2008

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Events

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Maine Marketing Association Civic Center Backlot Tour: The Home Team Advantage Front Row Marketing, 5:30pm-6:45pm, Cumberland County Civic Center
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Business @ Lunch Westbrook Community Chamber, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church
Business After Hours Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Alfond Youth Center
Getting Started in Niche Marketing and Value Added Products Western Maine Alliance, 2 - 5 p.m., University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Somerset County, Skowhegan
L.L.Bean Lee/Surace Colloquium Series John Perkins, University of Southern Maine (Luther Bonney Auditorium) 228-8232.
Ocean Gateway Preview PROPEL, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Ocean Gateway Terminal
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Member Orientation Portland Regional Chamber, 4 - 5 p.m., Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Social networking CYNERGY, 5 - 7 p.m., Higher Grounds
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Career Workshop: Advanced Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Heart at Work office
Launch party Acend, 4 - 8 p.m., Kennebec Tavern

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Monday, April 28, 2008

MaineBusiness.com considers your online reputation: 04/28/2008

Monday, April 28, 2008

Today's Business Headlines

Gas stations feel pinch of razor-thin margins [Portland Press Herald]
Saco considers rules for home windmills [Portland Press Herald]
Watching financial winds [Morning Sentinel]
Maine truckers head south to join Washington protest [Portland Press Herald]
New 'GTA' driving diverse passions [Portland Press Herald]
Enrollment slide, energy costs to drive city's school planning [Portland Press Herald]
Barclays hopes to fill 50 full-time positions at job fair [Morning Sentinel]
New law for cribbage games [Kennbec Journal]
State conservation chief under investigation [Morning Sentinel]
Fuel costs worry blueberry growers [Bangor Daily News]
Hannaford offers overseas surgery option [The Associated Press]
Energy expert: Earth can avert catastrophe [Bangor Daily News]
Lincoln: Maine truckers hoping for Capitol 'miracle' [Bangor Daily News]
Lawmakers explore expanding Net access [Bangor Daily News]
High food costs force Maine businesses to consider raising prices [Bangor Daily News]
Professor co-writes 'Working in Poland' [Bangor Daily News]
Trenton: Airline's upgrade may hurt airport [Bangor Daily News]
Castine: MMA slates tidal energy open forum [Bangor Daily News]
Caron joins PT business [Sun Journal]
Reeder joins chiropractic office [Sun Journal]
Battle of the Woods Brewing in Northern Maine [MPBN Maine News]
When call centers ring, Maine answers [Portland Press Herald]
When call centers ring, Maine answers [Portland Press Herald]
Maine summer businesses await word on hiring foreign employees [Portland Press Herald]
'Magic bullet' eludes turnpike panel made up of citizens [Portland Press Herald]
Treat public spending as an investment [Portland Press Herald]
Bar Harbor Chamber announces July 4 plans [Maine Coast Now]
Project to help local farmers connect with consumers [Maine Coast Now]
Diesel prices put 'backbone' of economy under great strain [Sun Journal]
Rep. Michael Michaud: Price of inaction is too costly [Village Soup]
Keith Mower expands Mid-State Computer to serve new customers [Morning Sentinel]
Some Mainers won't be stimulated to spend rebates [Morning Sentinel]
Tax rebates to start going out Monday [The Associated Press]
Business Briefcase [Portland Press Herald]
Report on health in Maine: High cost, lower outcomes [The Associated Press]
Navy sets timeline for prison project [Portland Press Herald]
Maine officials don't foresee upgrade in bond ratings [Portland Press Herald]
Too much fun, too few police at Peaks event? [Portland Press Herald]
Penobscots defiant on slot machines [Portland Press Herald]
Bar Harbor Merchants Uneasy About Summer [WABI TV-5]
Houlton: Economic development promising [Bangor Daily News]
Canadian shopper: Bangor denied my cash [Bangor Daily News]
In Brewer stop, Allen urges oil market probe [Bangor Daily News]
Auburn: Last tenants fill Phoenix/Riverpark [Sun Journal]
No new leader yet for casino campaign [Sun Journal]
Manufactured Home Industry Staying Optimistic [WCSH6 News Center]
Belfast: Take a spin out Route 137 to Webba's Roadhouse [Village Soup]
Gardiner-based bank grows again [Kennbec Journal]
Sagging economy could help attendance at job fair [Morning Sentinel]
Early investment has paid dividends for Northgate Industrial Park [Morning Sentinel]
Brothers Honored For New Twist On Traditional Business [WCSH6 News Center]
Baldacci Signs Building Codes Bill [WCSH6 News Center]
Long hours lead to Union plan [Maine Coast Now]
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Events

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Maine Marketing Association Civic Center Backlot Tour: The Home Team Advantage Front Row Marketing, 5:30pm-6:45pm, Cumberland County Civic Center
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Business @ Lunch Westbrook Community Chamber, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church
Business After Hours Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Alfond Youth Center
L.L.Bean Lee/Surace Colloquium Series John Perkins, University of Southern Maine (Luther Bonney Auditorium) 228-8232.
Ocean Gateway Preview PROPEL, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Ocean Gateway Terminal
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Member Orientation Portland Regional Chamber, 4 - 5 p.m., Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Career Workshop: Advanced Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Heart at Work office
Launch party Acend, 4 - 8 p.m., Kennebec Tavern
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Eggs & Issues Portland Regional Chamber, 7 - 9 a.m., Holiday Inn By the Bay
Make the most of a business tradeshow Young People of the Lewiston-Auburn Area, Noon - 1:15 p.m., Andrscoggin County Chamber of Commerce

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Friday, April 25, 2008

The Pain at the Pump edition of MaineBusiness.com: 04/25/2008

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Events

Saturday, April 26, 2008
Career Workshop: Job Search Strategy Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Heart at Work office
TWO - High Energy Juggling TWO, 7:00p.m., The Waldo Theatre
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Maine Marketing Association Civic Center Backlot Tour: The Home Team Advantage Front Row Marketing, 5:30pm-6:45pm, Cumberland County Civic Center
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Business @ Lunch Westbrook Community Chamber, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church
Business After Hours Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Alfond Youth Center
L.L.Bean Lee/Surace Colloquium Series John Perkins, University of Southern Maine (Luther Bonney Auditorium) 228-8232.
Ocean Gateway Preview PROPEL, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Ocean Gateway Terminal
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Member Orientation Portland Regional Chamber, 4 - 5 p.m., Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Career Workshop: Advanced Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Heart at Work office
Launch party Acend, 4 - 8 p.m., Kennebec Tavern

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

The Looking for Work edtion of MaineBusiness.com: 04/24/2008

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Today's Business Headlines

State says workers needed [Bangor Daily News]
Business groups consider people's veto to overturn drink taxes [Kennbec Journal]
Maine Ranks High For Legal Climate [MPBN Maine News]
Community college fees to rise [The Associated Press]
Cianbro kicks off refinery assembly [Bangor Daily News]
Toyota Tacoma buybacks inundate dealers [Portland Press Herald]
New law allows midwives to buy some medications [Bangor Daily News]
Poland Spring seeking OK to treat own wastewater [Portland Press Herald]
CMP wants more room in China [Kennbec Journal]
Focus on farming in Franklin County [Morning Sentinel]
China: Hannaford competitor not fazed [Morning Sentinel]
Landscapers tend to the details [Portland Press Herald]
For Woolleys, sheep inevitable [Portland Press Herald]
Court weighs request to halt Whole Foods-Wild Oats deal [The Associated Press]
Business Briefcase [Portland Press Herald]
WHCA Receives $50,000 for Food Production Project [The Ellsworth American]
Record Turnout at Bucksport Chamber of Commerce Dinner [The Ellsworth American]
Cianbro CEO Tells Chamber of Maine's Capacity to Compete [The Ellsworth American]
Cutbacks Close Wings Inc. Site In Hancock [The Ellsworth American]
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport Faces Extreme Makeover [The Ellsworth American]
Grants awarded to Oxford County airports [Sun Journal]
Pollution problems continue at Lyman business [Keep ME Current]
LeBlanc promoted at Saco & Biddeford Savings [Keep ME Current]
Consent Agreement Reached in Damariscotta Oil Spill [Lincoln County News]
Lewiston balks at bar ban [Sun Journal]
Hamel to direct online nursing [Sun Journal]
Hamilton earns certification [Sun Journal]
Second wood expo set for Saturday [Sun Journal]
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Events

Thursday, April 24, 2008
Business After Hours Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce, 5 - 7 p.m., Thornton Academy
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.
KV Connect Monthly Social 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Mainely Brews Tavern
Small Business Week Lunch and Learn Scarborough Community Chamber, Noon - 1 p.m., Scarborough Public Library
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Career Workshop: Job Search Strategy Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Heart at Work office
TWO - High Energy Juggling TWO, 7:00p.m., The Waldo Theatre

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