MaineBusiness.com looks at ways to absorb costs: 05/09/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Friday, May 9, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Lobster boat builders pinched as catch drops, economy slows [The Associated Press] Thousands face disconnection as winter grace period ending [Kennbec Journal] Home heating: Otten bets Mainers will warm to wood pellets [Portland Press Herald] Say it with lobsters [Kennbec Journal] Like a caddy in your pocket [Portland Press Herald] Outdoor smoking at restaurants: Is a ban too much? [Portland Press Herald] Date set for Farmington TIF talks [Sun Journal] A plan for the waterfront in Gardiner [Kennbec Journal] Kennebec Federal Savings named business of year [Morning Sentinel] Banks urge vigilance after Hannaford security breach [Village Soup] Freedom: Installation of wind farm nears [Bangor Daily News] Women, Work & Community welcomes Bjelland [Village Soup] Freeport boards grapple with zoning changes [The Times Record News] Witham buys Atlantic Oakes [Maine Coast Now] Rockport expected to discuss selling Opera House [Maine Coast Now] Night skiing plan raises concerns [Sun Journal] Regional small business conference set for EMCC [Bangor Daily News] Ellsworth: Firm sues in Lowe's site dispute [Bangor Daily News] Norway: Opera House for sale; occupancy is barred [Sun Journal] Gleason gets roasted, toasted [Sun Journal] Tractor Supply opening Oxford location [Sun Journal] Blanchette wins 2007 award [Sun Journal] Novey joins SMH emergency dept. [Sun Journal] Forums for older workers offered [Sun Journal] New sales manager at TD Banknorth [Seacoast Online] Abutters Not Notified About Newcastle Restaurant [Lincoln County News] Rock City Coffee Roasters needs second whiff [Village Soup] Rockport Planning Board considers Farmer's Fare, new pier [Village Soup] Ticket Hikes Needed to Keep Ferry Service Afloat [MPBN Maine News] Mainers Filling Up with Corn-Based Fuel [MPBN Maine News] Rick Dacri: Six steps closer to a return of the good times [Portland Press Herald] Jessica Bickford: An opportunity to invest in child care for Mainers [Bangor Daily News] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. A service of the Maine Public Relations Council and MaineBusiness.com. Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, Tedford Housing, and Gibbs Library Win This Year�s Dirigo Awards... released 5/9/08 Atlantic Fund Administration, LLC Launches New Website... released 5/9/08 Tourism Awards Announced by the Maine Tourism Association... released 5/8/08 View more releases | Post a release Absorbing rising costs May 9, 2008 07:27 AM Rising oil and food prices are having an effect on everyone. Businesses are forced to raise prices. Andrew Siegel, owner... more Distributed Distribution May 9, 2008 07:29 AM Quite a few years ago, I saw a sign in an Augusta bagel shop asking for someone to deliver bagels... more The Consultant's Life Greatest Job In The World May 9, 2008 12:51 AM I am convinced that being an independent consultant is the greatest job in the world. For 20 years I worked for... more Events Saturday, May 10, 2008 Career Workshop: Informational Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Heart at Work office Monday, May 12, 2008 Portland Community Chamber Annual Meeting Noon - 1:30 p.m., Clarion Hotel Tuesday, May 13, 2008 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. Starting your own business SCORE, 6- 9 p.m., SCORE Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Business Evolution 2008 All Day, Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Leadership in Maine Angus King, 7:15 - 9 a.m., University of Southern Maine (Woodbury Campus Center) YPLAA Networking Lunch Young People of the Lewiston-Auburn Area, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Andrscoggin County Chamber of Commerce Thursday, May 15, 2008 Giving A Winning Presentation ... Or, Stand Out By Standing Up Bruce MacMillan / Maine Center for Economic Development, Noon - 2 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Abromson Center, Portland Campus Friday, May 16, 2008 Local Prosperity in a Global Economy Keynotes Governor Angus King & Peter Vigue, Cianbro, 8:00am - 5:30pm, USM Abromson Center Membership: 338-8908 Conferen. 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