July 25, 2011 EditionEdition

New direction | Transitioning a property from its intended use offers both risk and reward

Transition is an inevitable part of life. It can bring both opportunity and risk. I have been...

Fair settlements | Resolving construction disputes enters a new era

Attorneys, Bernstein Shur construction and litigation practice group, Portland   In the construction industry, finding yourself...

In short from July 25, 2011 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires Flyte New Media, a web design and Internet marketing company in Portland, recently hired...

Budgeting benefits | Laying out revenues and expenses will help you sleep better and make more money

“You need to create an annual budget for your business.” You’ve heard this advice over...
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Absolute control | How Maine’s lucrative liquor contract with Maine Beverage Co. determines what we drink and how much we pay for it

As we blend margaritas or shake up martinis this summer for some warm-weather imbibing, it’s no wonder...

Real estate data from July 25, 2011 | Building permits, sales and leases from the July 25, 2011, issue of Mainebiz

Building permits Auburn (June) $47,574, 100 Mount Auburn, Walmart Real Estate, alterations, contractor: N/A ...

Hot shot | Dick Dyke sets his sights on a new firearms company

A serial entrepreneur, Dick Dyke served during the Korean conflict as a U.S. Army counter-intelligence officer, then...

High grades for ME’s clean economy

Maine's clean economy, a broad-stroke term for pro-environmental goods and services, is getting generally good reviews in...
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Spare change | Mal Leary sees more budget changes ahead

State ends budget year with surplus Income taxes drive rise Extra funds already allocated Revenues continued...

Form-based codes | A new zoning philosophy gets a toehold in Standish

Six years ago, when a developer proposed building a gas station and fuel delivery operation on Route...

My right trumps your right: guns in the workplace

Owner, Dacri & Associates management consultants, Kennebunkport  Maine has enacted a divisive new law that allows...

Sweet success | Sales of Wicked Whoopies climb

The kerfuffle around the Legislature’s debate over whoopie pies has subsided, but not the sales of Maine’s...
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TLC for the CEO | Despite the misbehaving execs making headlines, most business leaders deserve support

When business leaders appear in the news, the reports tend to be negative, particularly when it comes...

Unraveling red tape | MEREDA scores legislative successes for developers

Attorney Gary Vogel of Drummond Woodsum has served on the legislative committee of the Maine Real Estate...
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