August 9, 2010 EditionEdition

Nonprofits

Raising the bar | Nonprofit: Nan Heald Executive director, Pine Tree Legal Assistance

Pine Tree Legal Assistance 88 Federal St., PortlandFounded: 1966Services: Free legal assistance to low-income populationsEmployees: 62Annual...
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Women to Watch

Last year, Mainebiz launched our Women to Watch recognition as a way to bring attention to top-notch...
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In short from Aug. 9, 2010 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires Norton Financial Services, a provider of business insurance and employee benefits in Cumberland Foreside,...
Government & Politics

Crunching the numbers

Budget year ends with unexpected surplus Income, tobacco taxes ‘way up’ $100M shortfall still looms ...
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Higher education

Buoyed by success | Four years after a $14 million WIRED grant targets Maine boatbuilding, the results are in

Reflecting on the success of the North Star Alliance Initiative — a four-year collaboration to invigorate Maine’s...
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Real estate data from Aug. 9, 2010 | Building permits, sales and leases from the Aug. 9, 2010, issue of Mainebiz

Building permits Bangor (June) $263,626, 878 Stillwater Ave., TD Bank, building construction, contractor: Landry Construction...
Manufacturing

If the shoe fits | A father-son team revives the family’s footwear legacy

Somewhere in China, an Italian diplomat is wearing a pair of hand-sewn, chocolate-colored classic boat moccasins with...
Small Business

Catalyzing clusters | Feds commit to sector-based economic development with pioneering new funding

The Small Business Administration announced on July 7 its first lead role in support of existing regional...
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Professional services

Information eradicator | A conversation with Neal Meltzer, executive director of Secure Records Management Systems in Sanford

Secure Records Management Systems5 Dunaway Drive, SanfordFounded: January 2010Employees: 7Startup costs: $470,000Projected revenue, year one: $272,500Projected revenue,...
Professional services

Climate coach | Professional services: Lisa Dickson Regional manager and principal scientist, Kleinfelder/S E A Consultants

Kleinfelder/S E A Consultants 151 Capitol St., AugustaFounded: 1956Services: Architectural,...
Tech

Star techie | Technology: Susan MacKay President, Zeomatrix

Zeomatrix 20 Godfrey Dr., OronoFounded: 2006Products: Ceramic materials used to create products for alternative fuel production,...
Manufacturing

Paper and pulp demand rebounds

After one of the worst years in memory, Maine’s pulp and paper industries are bouncing back as...
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Higher education

Shades of gray | An aging work force presents special challenges and opportunities for Maine employers

It should come as no surprise to anyone that the current economic climate has created a number...
Real Estate & Construction

Made of steel | Construction and real estate: Mary Howes President, Howie’s Welding & Fabrication; managing principal, Otis Mill Ventures

Howie's Welding & Fabrication 1148 Main St., JayFounded: 1983Services: Welding and fabrication of structural steel and...
Tech

‘Internet goddess’ | Communications: Susan Corbett CEO, Axiom Technologies LLC

Axiom Technologies LLC3 Water St., MachiasFounded: 2004Services: Internet connections; network design and managment; computer sales and...
Higher education

Racing to the top | Opposition to an innovative education plan shows lack of vision

On Tuesday, July 27, Maine learned that its application for the federal Race to the Top school...
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Nonprofits

Farm league | Social entrepreneurs reinvigorate interest in local food systems

When Amber Lambke and Michael Scholz walk through the old Somerset County Jail in downtown Skowhegan, they...
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