The Business Casual Friday edition of MaineBusiness.com: 08/08/2008

If you can't view this newsletter, click here. | Has this been forwarded to you? Sign up for the Daily Digest Business Headlines Blogs Maine News Direct Events Resources Classifieds Friday, August 8, 2008 Today's Business Headlines Maine gets a break on tax-happy reputation [Portland Press Herald] No lull at luxury inns [Portland Press Herald] Tourism slow for some, up for others in Southern Maine [Seacoast Online] Wood: Maine's winter weapon [Kennebec Journal] A Call For Congress, The Legislature To Increase Heating Oil Assistance [MPBN Maine News] Agencies prepare for increase in heat aid requests [Morning Sentinel] State group fears 'death by hypothermia' [Bangor Daily News] Bangor: Sunny Corner fuel program raising funds [Bangor Daily News] Maine Community Action Association recommendations [Bangor Daily News] Portland to give pier project 75-year lease [Portland Press Herald] Big Box Development Debated In Cumberland [WCSH6 News Center] Claims Of Excessive Private Health Insurance Industry Profits [MPBN Maine News] Developer is betting on slots at race track [Portland Press Herald] Scarborough Downs development sure to spark familiar, contentious issues [Keep ME Current] Bar Harbor: Board draws line on sidewalk chalk [Mount Desert Islander] Westbrook: Rule change would give quick fix to cab woes [Keep ME Current] Wilbur Yachts wins gold environmental certification [Mount Desert Islander] Westbrook: 'Recipe for trouble,' new Skybox denied licenses [Keep ME Current] MESys leases GAMM [BethelCitizen.com] NPR chief says affiliates aid program authenticity [Bangor Daily News] Ellsworth hospital wins OK to expand [Bangor Daily News] Springfield: Electric co-op makes an offer [Bangor Daily News] Keiser building 'green' house [Sun Journal] Champoux hires Dionne as agent [Sun Journal] Sebago Technics wins award [Sun Journal] A Base for Success: Pease - It will get better [The Times Record News] Cigar store owner's advice: Keep the pressure on state, federal governments [The Times Record News] Sandwich shop owner finds patience is a virtue [The Times Record News] Maine News Direct See recent releases and publish your own. Northeast Bank Supports Meals on Wheels in L/A... released 8/5/08 Damariscotta River Grill Earns Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" and Slot in Magazine's "Best W... released 8/1/08 R.D. Allen Freeport Jewelers to have Grand Opening at new location�... released 8/6/08 View more releases | Post a release Better Business Dressing Down for Success Aug 7, 2008 03:55 PM This morning Carl "tweeted" a link to a Wall Street Journal Article about CEO's dressing casual. Its... more The Takeaway Retail's permanent condition Aug 8, 2008 07:20 AM It doesn't look good for the retail sector. The July sales figures were a mixed bag, and analysts... more Making It Happen Small Business PR in August Aug 7, 2008 12:18 PM In Skip King's latest newsletter, Reputation Strategies, he talks about the "Silly Season". Evidently, August is a... more Speaking of Politics Loss of secret ballot and Push-back on Dirigo Aug 7, 2008 11:44 AM The Employee Free Choice Act (also known as the "Card Check Bill") is moving its way through the legislative process.... more The Maine Switch People, planet, profit Aug 7, 2008 03:20 PM USM melds all 3 in online course Professor Nancy Artz has done the research, but she can't find another course anywhere... more Events Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Starting your own business SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Learn More about a career as An AVON Independent Sales Representative Debbie, 6:30, Lewiston, Residence 207-576-0267. Tuesday, August 19, 2008 BOLD Women Market and Do Summer Roundtable 4:00 - 5:15; Networking 5:15 - 7:30, Cumberland Club 207-221-3492. Writing a Business Plan SCORE, 6 - 9 p.m., SCORE Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Drop the Data: Protect Your Business and Customers From Data Theft VISA, 12 Noon, Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport 207-623-1149. 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