The Long Live Walmart edition of MaineBusiness.com: 7/10/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Thursday, July 10, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Holiday traffic levels far below last year [The Times Record News] Poll ranks employment as Mainers' No. 1 concern [Bangor Daily News] Region's governors predict heating crisis [The Associated Press] New England Governors Focus on Energy Strategies [MPBN Maine News] State Task Force Calls for Massive Winterization Effort [MPBN Maine News] Portland sets cruise control [Portland Press Herald] Portland: Transit proposals get mixed reviews [Portland Press Herald] $18M awarded for conservation [Bangor Daily News] DOT presses case for truck weight exemption [Bangor Daily News] State approves Kibby wind farm project [Bangor Daily News] New timeline to privatization raises concerns [Bangor Daily News] Pet Sitter Faces Permit Challenge [The Ellsworth American] Picture perfect [Portland Press Herald] Even Avid Bird Watchers Have to Break for Lunch [The Ellsworth American] Revealing furniture's bare beauty [Portland Press Herald] Cash or Credit? [The Ellsworth American] SaraSara's Opens in Castine [The Ellsworth American] Katahdin mill gets reprieve from shutdown date [Bangor Daily News] Castine Baker Creates Own Nightclub [The Ellsworth American] Business/Professional Briefs [The Ellsworth American] Webber Tanks dock rebuilt, in service [Bangor Daily News] Walgreens road plan poorly received [Sun Journal] Rumford economic panel 'off and running' [Sun Journal] Oxford Networks hires Ellis [Sun Journal] Albert named to bank board [Sun Journal] The Takeaway Do you hate Walmart? Jul 10, 2008 07:10 AM Not as a consumer. But is Walmart your arch enemy? Is it the Darth Vader of big box competition? Before you... more The Consultant's Life The Marketing Pillars for Consultants Jul 9, 2008 11:39 PM It is tough out there! I talk with consultants around the country on a regular basis. Some in the consulting world... more Insurance Hints and Tips Be A Smart Insurance Buyer Jul 9, 2008 09:51 PM Buying insurance requires taking time to understand what you need and what your policies cover. Follow the advice I received... more Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. A service of the Maine Public Relations Council and MaineBusiness.com. "KimsCrafts to the Rescue" Program Lifesaver for Homeless Pets in Maine and Across the Country... released 7/8/08 FIVE FINALISTS NAMED FOR "MAINE LOBSTER CHEF OF THE YEAR" COMPETITION... released 7/9/08 Governor Baldacci Appoints Two Members to released 7/8/08 View more releases | Post a release Events Monday, July 14, 2008 SNOM Networking Event 5:30 pm, The Stadium Restaurant & Sports Bar Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Career Workshop: Advanced Interviewing Amy Jaffe, career counselor, 9:00 am - 10:30 am, Heart at Work office 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