December 26, 2011 Edition

News

🔒The year that was

If 2010 was the year of the recovery, what shall we dub 2011? More of the same? Recovery 2.0? From a news standpoint, 2011 was pretty tame — none of […]

News

🔒Make pointed inquiries an important part of your approach to landing clients

Thought leaders – people with expertise and understanding in certain aspects of business – get a lot...

Professional services

🔒Biospecialists’ technicians restore normalcy after a tragedy

William York wants to be the person people call when they have to deal with life's distressing...

Higher education

🔒Springboard session connects executives with STEM education nonprofit

Vicki Nemeth, a member of the STEM Collaborative, took a drink, cleared her throat and asked the...

Law

🔒Corporate responsibility around data breaches is changing

Companies that were victimized by data security breaches in the past were largely able to avoid liability....

Economic development

🔒New website supports B2B connections

The Maine Small Business Development Center has launched a new website that aims to connect small businesses...

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🔒A Newburgh grower laments a media blitz that stunted Christmas tree promotions

In nearly 35 years in the Christmas tree business, tree farmer Jim Corliss has witnessed a lot...

Government & Politics

🔒True tax reform requires a new way of scoring

For years, state policymakers have been trying to restructure Maine's tax code in order to get the...

News

🔒How Maine fared in national rankings and reports in 2011

Maine and its cities scored all across the board this year in national rankings and "best of"...

In Short

🔒Building permits and real estate transactions

Building permits Auburn (November)$46,840, 33 Center St., Goldworks, exterior renovations, contractor: N/A$40,000, 170 Kittyhawk Ave., J &...

Banking & Finance

🔒N.H. startup has potential to ignite regional nanotechnology sector

Back in July, I introduced you to Nanocomp Technologies, a Concord, N.H., manufacturer of advanced materials that...

News

🔒We take a look at 2011’s most notable business news.

2011 started with a partisan flavor, as the GOP captured not just the Blaine House, but both...

Government & Politics

🔒Cash and slash

Proposed DHHS cuts spark protests Lawmakers seek budget answers Job losses expected Lawmakers on the Appropriations and Health and Human...

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🔒Downeaster sparks bus talks

As Amtrak's Downeaster train reached its 10-year anniversary earlier this month, its expected extension to Freeport and...

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