August 8, 2011 EditionEdition

Economic development

Discounts and waivers offered to spur work force development

More than 100 companies that participate in a Maine Development Foundation program are getting extra incentives to...
Retail & Food Service

Taking another tack | Beth Shissler, Sea Bags

SEA BAGS25 Custom House Wharf, PortlandFounded: 1999; incorporated with Shissler as a partner in 2006Products: Tote bags...
In Short

Building permits, sales and leases

Building permits Augusta (June) $200,000, 231 Old Belgrade Road, Greyhound Clinic, building construction, contractor: N/A Portland (June and July) $678,000, 1001...
Manufacturing

Mill right | Louise Jonaitis, Saunders Bros. at Locke Mills LLC

SAUNDERS BROS. AT LOCKE MILLS LLC256 Main St., Locke Mills Founded: 1900; purchased by Jonaitis in...
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Economic development

Engaging business, adult ed and colleges to upgrade Maine’s work force

The United States has one of the world's most advanced higher education systems, attracting droves of foreign...
Banking & Finance

The USDA delves into capital opportunities for investing in rural America

I recently joined about 30 others in a New Investment Capital in Rural America roundtable convened by...
Government & Politics

Learning curve

Task force tackles education Post-secondary opportunities eyed Matching skills to jobs a priority Gov. Paul LePage has...
Small Business

The wisdom embedded in industry standards goes beyond repairing your equipment

Advice Squad is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a...
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Economic development

A loose network of central Maine colleges sparks enthusiasm for startups

At a time when jobs are scarcer than they've been in generations, states must look to grow...
Retail & Food Service

Hancock Lobster nabs national awards

Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. may call the little village of Cundy's Harbor home, but it's making a...
Arts & Culture

Educators prepare northern Maine to harness the economic impact of the World Acadian Congress

President, Maine delegation organizing the 2014 World Acadian Congress and director of communications, Northern Maine Community College,...
In Short

In short

New Hires Woodard & Curran, an engineering firm in Portland, recently hired David Remick as chief financial officer....
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Economic development

Tuned in | Deb Neuman moves from radio host to DECD deputy commissioner

The qualities that make Deb Neuman a successful radio-show host — her garrulousness, positivity and sensitivity to...
Health care

Double duty | Colleen Hilton, VNA Home Health & Hospice

VNA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE50 Foden Road, South PortlandFounded: 1921Services: Home health care and hospiceEmployees: 136Annual...
Nonprofits

Track star | Patricia Quinn, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority

NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY75 West Commercial St., Suite 104, PortlandFounded: 1995Services: Operating the Downeaster...
Government & Politics

Developers hail historic preservation tax credit renewal

Nathan Szanton, one of the most recognizable names in southern Maine development circles, has spent more than...
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News

2011 Women to Watch

Three years ago, the editorial staff at Mainebiz tacked a year's worth of cover pages on a...
Higher education

A matter of degrees | Danielle Ripich, University of New England

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND11 Hills Beech Road, BiddefordFounded: 1978Services: Four-year, independent private universityEmployees: 1,0002011 budget: $127...
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