February 8, 2010 EditionEdition

Manufacturing

Rock solid | An Orland stone cutter brings an ancient art into Maine homes and beyond

Let’s be clear: Jeff Gammelin says he wants people to know his company, Freshwater Stone Inc., isn’t...
Economic development

Gamesmanship | An Auburn entrepreneur makes a game out of preparedness

Every manager has been in tight spots. But what if a gale wind blew down...
Real Estate & Construction

Closing the deal | Maine real estate professionals gathered at the annual MEREDA conference, hoping for better times in 2010

The annual forecasting conference by the Maine Real Estate & Development Association tried to put a positive...
Agriculture

Fishing for a future, part 2 | Facing mounting costs and restricted access, Maine fishermen find new opportunities in a growing aquaculture industry

Read part one of this series, which appeared in the Jan. 25 issue.  A man in orange...
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Economic development

Passing the torch | A company can thrive long after the owner leaves with the right preparation

In our country’s free enterprise system, there can be no greater accomplishment than building a business that...
News

Real estate data from Feb. 8, 2010 | Building permits, sales and leases from the Feb. 8, 2010, issue of Mainebiz

Building Permits Bangor (December 2009) $56,000, 687 Hogan Road, Bull Moose Music, interior renovations, contractor:...
Transportation

Hail sale | A conversation with John Surran, general manager of A1 Cab Service LLC in Old Orchard Beach

Founded: January 2009Employees: 6Startup costs: Upwards of $50,000Projected revenue, year one: $100,000-plusProjected revenue, year two: $300,000Contact:...
Banking & Finance

Bank watch

There has been a flurry of Maine banks announcing their year-end financials, with most reporting a positive...
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News

In short from Feb. 8, 2010 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires Penobscot Bay Medical Center in Rockport recently hired physician Neil Yetman as an internist....
Economic development

Rx for growth | Most new jobs will be in health care, but many will deliver information, not treatment

Since the start of the recession in December 2007, the only industry that has seen job gains...
Government & Politics

Quality of place bill sets growth terms

Clarification: The Environmental Funders Network has not committed to investing $2.5 million in quality of place development...
Economic development

Narrowing the field | Maine’s next governor should possess the skills of a turnaround artist

Every January since 1951, the members of the Maine Chapter of Associated General Contractors of Maine have...
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News

Perennial pitches | It’s infomercial season again, and supplies of hyperbole are unlimited

They're back in Maine again, and better than ever. I'm talking about "gizmo" ads that air on...
Government & Politics

Watershed costs | Property owners may face significant expenses to comply with changing regulatory requirements

Sheff is a senior vice president and Henderson a water resources specialist at Woodard & Curran ...
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