February 21, 2011 EditionEdition

Economic development

World Cup fuels future plans

It’s not hard to imagine the immediate economic impact that occurs when 700 Europeans — athletes, coaches...
Government & Politics

Headed for last place | LePage’s pitch for regulatory change threatens a bipartisan legacy of environmental stewardship

The race to the bottom is on. Gov. Paul LePage has officially entered Maine in a...
Government & Politics

The state of innovation | Deconstructing Obama’s State of the Union address

President Obama’s State of the Union speech highlighted a number of priorities that have the potential to...
Retail & Food Service

Party girl | A conversation with Mackie Faye Hill, owner of Events by Mackie

Events by MackieFounded: January 2010Employees: 0Startup costs: $4,000Projected revenue, year one: $9,000Projected revenue, year two: $35,000Contact: 631-2035Mackie@eventsbymackie.comwww.eventsbymackie.com...
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News

Real estate data from Feb. 21, 2011 | Building permits, sales and leases from the Feb. 21, 2011, issue of Mainebiz

Building permits Auburn (January) $36,000, 730 Center St., GFI Auburn Plaza Realty, interior renovations, contractor:...
Arts & Culture

Flash forward | Photography studio Howell Ltd. eyes a niche in art preservation from a new home in Westbrook

Paul Howell makes his living off of light — manipulating it, capturing it, studying it. As owner...
Tech

Game plan | A Brunswick entrepreneur is on a roll with his dice game, Cabin Fever

While this winter’s snowy conditions have hindered businesses across a good chunk of the country, they’ve been...
Government & Politics

Making connections

Tax reform seen as huge business boost Lower income tax expected to trigger investment Revisions sought for...
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News

In short from Feb. 21, 2011 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires Landry/French Construction in Scarborough recently hired Ian McCracken as an estimator. Fisher &...
Government & Politics

Calling the shots | Portland’s changing city government means new opportunities for business

Government relations consultant at Drummond Woodsum and Portland Community Chamber’s city hall liaison   We all...
Higher education

Playing the field | Think like a coach in building your startup team

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