The Saving Money edition of MaineBusiness.com: 07/30/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Power rate hike on firms approved [Bangor Daily News] Big break: Natural gas rate hike flames out [Portland Press Herald] Gas cheaper down on coast [Kennebec Journal] Area merchants cite fuel savings [Kennebec Journal] Red Shield Environmental gets OK to idle its engines [Bangor Daily News] Sanford: Roundabout up for bid [Keep ME Current] Sanford: Tasked to attract businesses [Keep ME Current] Sanford: Businesses seeking boost [Keep ME Current] Rockland: Planning commission again says no to Walgreens zoning proposal [Village Soup] Biddeford, Damariscotta receive $100K Planning Grants for 'Heart and Soul' Community Planning [Charting Maine's Future] Sale of Wild Oats not sown up yet [Portland Press Herald] Winslow: Bakeries go with the grain [Morning Sentinel] Island co-op to erect wind turbines [Bangor Daily News] Preble joins Tastefully Simple [Sun Journal] CMMC affiliate opens doors [Sun Journal] Discount store set to open [Sun Journal] Preble joins Tastefully Simple [Sun Journal] George Smith: Customer service, growth new resource agency focus [Morning Sentinel] The Takeaway Tips for startups Jul 30, 2008 06:59 AM There's a good story at Entrepreneur.com with ways for startups to save money. It has 10 practical tips... more OUT ON A LIMB! NOT ANOTHER REALITY SHOW! Here in Maine!! Jul 29, 2008 03:06 PM There is a rumor floating around the woods that a production company is filming another reality show here in the... more Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. A service of the Maine Public Relations Council and MaineBusiness.com. Updated Media Directory available released 7/27/08 FALMOUTH BASED CPA FIRM ANNOUNCES FIRST NAME CHANGE IN THREE DECADES... released 7/29/08 Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse to Honor the U.S. Coast Guard... released 7/28/08 View more releases | Post a release Events Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. 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 Fuel Cost Analysis edition of MaineBusiness.com: 07/29/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Maine home sales down 22 percent [Sun Journal] Will drop in gas, oil prices continue? [Portland Press Herald] Fuel prices altering Maine boaters' ways [Bangor Daily News] Maine Tourism Revenue Up From 2007 [WCSH6 News Center] Unpaid CMP electric bills skyrocket [Portland Press Herald] $13.6 million loan to buoy Red Shield [Bangor Daily News] Schools look to cut food costs [Bangor Daily News] FairPoint hires Cisco for network [The Associated Press] Province, restaurant to study lobsters [Canadian Press Wire] Rockland: Shop owners to help library after fire [Bangor Daily News] Dedham: Town seeks clarification of land harvest contract [Bangor Daily News] Development To Link Western And Southern Maine [WCSH6 News Center] Shared kitchen needs panel support [Sun Journal] Sandy River Farmers Market is growing [Sun Journal] Farm cleans up with goat-milk soap [Sun Journal] DuBois chosen as care leader [Sun Journal] SMH nurses finish program [Sun Journal] Summer Festivals Report Strong Attendance [MPBN Maine News] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. A service of the Maine Public Relations Council and MaineBusiness.com. Award-winning Lakota bead worker to visit Kennebunkport gallery... released 7/28/08 Maine Business Broker Earns Industry Accreditation... released 7/25/08 3,000 Free Scholastic Books to be Given Away at August 14th Seadogs Game by Literacy Volunteers of M... released 7/25/08 View more releases | Post a release The Takeaway Hiring Tips Jul 29, 2008 07:37 AM I found a blog entry at Entrepreneur.com listing seven hiring mistakes for start ups. Brad Sugar's list starts... more Insurance Hints and Tips Long Term Care Insurance Info From State Jul 28, 2008 07:33 AM Long term care insurance pays for your stay in a nursing home or for home care. Such expenses are... more Breaking Even, Inc. Making Money On The Side: Body Shop At Home C Jul 28, 2008 12:49 PM My friend Jessica wanted to host a make-up party but was worried her apartment was too small to have ten... more The Maine Switch Saucy success Jul 28, 2008 03:18 PM Inside the Stonewall Kitchen factory the flavor of Maine is cooked up daily... more Events Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Career Workshop: Informational Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Heart at Work office Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. 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 What's New edition of MaineBusiness.com: 07/28/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Monday, July 28, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Quoddy Bay LNG suspends payments to tribe [Bangor Daily News] Rain means berry growers no longer singing blues [Village Soup] Portland: Group wonders if waterfront is working [Portland Press Herald] Tackling risks of thermal systems [Portland Press Herald] Tough economy jeopardizes public health, safety [Village Soup] Rest area will fill gap between Portland, Bangor [Kennebec Journal] Madison sees potential to enhance part of Main Street [Morning Sentinel] Cost of fuel might hurt State Fair attendance [Bangor Daily News] Rockland: Midcoast officials plan energy forum [Bangor Daily News] Auburn: Developer seeking more room for project [Sun Journal] Auburn plans road, hotel dedication [Sun Journal] Westhoff named executive director [Sun Journal] McAllister joins funeral staff [Sun Journal] Water district looking at microhydropower [Bangor Daily News] Signs of tough times [Portland Press Herald] Mainers view economy as black cloud with no silver lining [Portland Press Herald] A welcome wave from overseas [Portland Press Herald] State's energy advisor sees big opportunity for change, innovation [Kennebec Journal] Baldacci offers options for 'dangerous' winter [Portland Press Herald] Pellet stoves on the way [Morning Sentinel] Tomato grower ready to expand [Morning Sentinel] Waterville: Faster Internet offerings expand [Morning Sentinel] Mother and daughters live by the plants [Morning Sentinel] Feeding Maine [Sun Journal] Charles Lawton: Varying patterns reflected in Maine's business status [Portland Press Herald] Gordon L. Weil: PUC's role little understood, but critical [Morning Sentinel] With Freecycle, ask and ye may receive [Sun Journal] Camden: May was mixed for local merchants [Village Soup] Investment trickery leads to theft, fraud, prison [Portland Press Herald] Bucksport paper mill announces 2-week shutdown in September [Bangor Daily News] Newport distributor puts area produce in more than 100 stores, markets [Bangor Daily News] Fort Kent: Harvest break extended for some pupils [Bangor Daily News] Lewiston: Future of mill unclear [Sun Journal] Lalemand joins Designs by Skip [Sun Journal] Backyard Farms pens own 'Field of Dreams' script [Kennebec Journal] Unity Raceway becomes 300th Chamber member [Village Soup] Washington man to lead state career center [Kennebec Journal] Camden alliance focuses on town's strengths [Village Soup] The Takeaway Finally back to work Jul 28, 2008 06:14 AM The bags are unpacked, and I'm starting my first day back at work with a couple housekeeping items and something... more Better Business Non-Profits are Businesses Too! Jul 25, 2008 10:30 AM I spend a lot of time convincing people they need to create a business that actually makes... more Events Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Career Workshop: Informational Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Heart at Work office Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. more events | post an event Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. A service of the Maine Public Relations Council and MaineBusiness.com. test from islandport released 7/25/08 Maine Business Broker Earns Industry Accreditation... released 7/25/08 U.S. Artists Bring Home Olympic Prize released 7/23/08 View more releases | Post a release You are subscribed as carlnatale.rocks@blogger.com. Unsubscribe here Copyright 2008 Blethen Maine Newspapers 390 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04104

MaineBusiness.com: Minimum wage goes up, revenues go down

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Friday, July 25, 2008 Today's Business Headlines 'White space' may be Web gold [Portland Press Herald] Fairchild signs lease for new HQ [Portland Press Herald] Ford logs its largest quarterly loss Ford posts $8.7 billion loss on asset write-downs [Portland Press Herald] Newspapers fear new hits from falling ad revenues [Portland Press Herald] Fly-tying shop seeks new pond [Kennebec Journal] Dutch firm accused of fixing oil prices [Sun Journal] New McDonald's eyed for Lisbon Street [Sun Journal] Chamber offering EEOC seminar [Sun Journal] Harnden hired by Maine beef group [Sun Journal] TD Bank is the new name [Seacoast Online] Wage increase has hidden cost [Seacoast Online] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. A service of the Maine Public Relations Council and MaineBusiness.com. Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance Announces Fall Writing Retreat: Fellowship Available... released 7/21/08 RAYMOND COTA IS NEW LEADER OF STATEWIDE REAL ESTATE GROUP... released 7/21/08 MAINE'S SEASIDE, HISTORIC BLACK POINT INN EARNING NATIONAL ACCLAIM... released 7/22/08 View more releases | Post a release The Consultant's Life Consultant's Marketing Pillar #3 Jul 24, 2008 01:15 AM For the last two weeks I have been writing about the pillars of marketing for consultants. Two weeks ago... more Events Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Career Workshop: Informational Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Heart at Work office Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. 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

MaineBusiness.com: How not to hire a company 7/24/08

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Thursday, July 24, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Lawmakers, Navy discuss BIW's future [Portland Press Herald] Forecast of no layoffs warms Bath's hearts [Portland Press Herald] Higher costs eat up minimum wage hike [Portland Press Herald] Big Maine greenhouse growing larger Big Maine greenhouse expanding [Portland Press Herald] York Neighbors: Horse care is serious business [Portland Press Herald] Beverage-tax foes outraise proponents [Kennebec Journal] Judge: Augusta company retaliated against staff [Kennebec Journal] Dollar Tree discount store coming to town [Sun Journal] Kennebunkport Olde Port Village proposal subjected to lengthy review [Seacoast Online] Road construction loan of $1.6M approved for Kennebunkport [Seacoast Online] Affordable housing plan takes next step [Seacoast Online] Poland Spring water deal tabled [Seacoast Online] Check out a free AAA membership [Keep ME Current] Will a wireless umbrella one day cover Monroe? [Village Soup] Electric rates expected to climb [Village Soup] Chop, chop: Firewood dealers struggle to meet demand [Village Soup] Do you rent your home or apartment? Are your belongings covered? [Village Soup] Great freight debate renewed in Camden [Village Soup] Governor Convinced Oil Prices Will Prompt Community Heroics [Lincoln County News] Maine Yankee Settlement Benefits Chewonki Plan [Lincoln County News] Environmentalists Fear Turn To Wood Heat May Harm Air Quality [MPBN Maine News] Hefty Blueberry Crop Is Predicted [The Ellsworth American] Lottery, Liquor Sales Unhurt by Ailing Economy [The Ellsworth American] Weekly Newspapers Going Strong Through Hard Times [The Ellsworth American] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. A service of the Maine Public Relations Council and MaineBusiness.com. U.S. Artists Bring Home Olympic Prize released 7/23/08 Veterans Invited to Join Maine Handicapped Skiing at Summer Camp... released 7/21/08 Road Closings, Parking and Other Logistics Outlined for TD Banknorth Beach to Beacon 10K on August 2... released 7/18/08 View more releases | Post a release Internet Marketing 101 How NOT to Hire a Search Engine Marketing Co. Jul 23, 2008 04:32 PM I have to wonder who would possibly respond to this kind of solicitation from a search engine optimization firm:paypal at... more Mark Nutting's Blog Entries Don't Let "Perfect" Slow You Down Jul 23, 2008 04:39 PM With all of the possible program and product opportunities just waiting to be created by us, you can�t let your... more The Consultant's Life Consultant's Marketing Pillar #3 Jul 24, 2008 01:15 AM For the last two weeks I have been writing about the pillars of marketing for consultants. Two weeks ago... more Insurance Hints and Tips Thoughts on Insurance Claims Jul 23, 2008 06:42 AM I got a call the other day from a business owner who was going through a bad claim - a... more Events Thursday, July 24, 2008 PROPEL Casco Bay Cruise 2008 6:30-9:30, Casco Bay Lines 772-2811. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Career Workshop: Informational Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Heart at Work office Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. 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

MaineBusiness.com: Taxes, you can change them 7/23/08

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Bailing out Freddie, Fannie could cost $25 billion [Portland Press Herald] Ford shifting to small vehicles [Portland Press Herald] Old barns yield architectural gold [Portland Press Herald] After high level meeting, Navy scraps stealth ship [Sun Journal] Maine energy plan readied [Sun Journal] Downeaster [Sun Journal] Tourism rates a mixed bag for York inns, hotels [Seacoast Online] Taxes increase in York for first time since 2001 [Seacoast Online] Plotkin to unveil latest vision for development of York Beach [Seacoast Online] Replacement of York toll plaza could be delayed by drop in tourism, traffic [Seacoast Online] CMP seeks approval for $1.4B power lines [Seacoast Online] No shock - electric rates set to climb [Keep ME Current] Lure of jackpot keeps lottery sales strong [Keep ME Current] UM researcher tells Congress offshore wind power holds great potential [Bangor Daily News] Report urges weatherization, audit efforts [Bangor Daily News] Tax shelter to aid Brewer development [Bangor Daily News] DHHS promotes electronic Rx use [Bangor Daily News] For consumers, lottery still hits the jackpot [Village Soup] Heating and Transportation Costs Doubled in Last Five Years [MPBN Maine News] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. A service of the Maine Public Relations Council and MaineBusiness.com. University of Maine School of Law Announces Major Gift from Victor and Anne McKusick to the Vincent... released 7/22/08 RAYMOND COTA IS NEW LEADER OF STATEWIDE REAL ESTATE GROUP... released 7/21/08 Maine Celebrates Franco Culture with a �House Party� Music Tour... released 7/16/08 View more releases | Post a release Speaking of Politics Your vote has several consequences Jul 22, 2008 11:29 AM Last week's Maine Sunday Telegram carried an editorial by John Porter suggesting that the referendum to repeal the beverage and... more Insurance Hints and Tips Thoughts on Insurance Claims Jul 23, 2008 06:42 AM I got a call the other day from a business owner who was going through a bad claim - a... more Events Thursday, July 24, 2008 PROPEL Casco Bay Cruise 2008 6:30-9:30, Casco Bay Lines 772-2811. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Career Workshop: Informational Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Heart at Work office Monday, October 20, 2008 Lewiston Area Job Expo 9am - 2pm, Lewiston Ramada Inn 207-781-3249. 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