July 26, 2010 EditionEdition

Tech

Keyed up | A computer glitch spurs nostalgia for the hefty typewriters of yore

After a few exasperating hours of trying to get my new computer to perform a simple task,...
Government & Politics

Popping the lid off pot | Dispensaries bring medical marijuana from the shadows to Main Street

Leo Trudel has written hundreds of business plans during his 25-year career in business and economic development....
Energy & Utilities

Maine Yankee waste in feds’ sight

Subcommittee members of a new federal commission exploring the transfer and storage of spent nuclear fuel will...
Higher education

Shot in the arm | Maine universities gear up to meet demand for Rx jobs

Two of Maine’s universities are moving forward with new pharmacy programs, hoping to meet the demands of...
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Government & Politics

Waiting on the feds

State eyes budget targets Education, human services in crosshairs Medicaid aid still hoped for State agencies...
Real Estate & Construction

Interesting developments | MEREDA’s new board president sees movement in Maine’s real estate landscape

If Tom Lea ever needs inspiration, he can look on his office wall where a signed photo...
News

Real estate data from July 26, 2010 | Building permits, sales and leases from the July 26, 2010, issue of Mainebiz

Building permits Auburn (June) $145,000, 360 Center St., FPM Donuts, interior renovations, contractor: Thompson Building...
Economic development

Money manager | The state’s new finance chief dives into budget tumult

Ellen Schneiter spent her second day this month as Maine’s new top budget official sending out curtailment...
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News

In short from July 26, 2010 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires The Royal River Conservation Trust and the town of Yarmouth recently hired Kyle Warren...
Real Estate & Construction

A better blueprint | More Maine contractors are embracing – and some are demanding – the use of 3-D modeling technology

Denis St. Pierre knew sooner or later E.S. Boulos Co. would need to add Building Information Modeling...
Real Estate & Construction

Forewarned is forearmed | The greening of construction in Maine carries risks and rewards

Attorney and member of construction and litigation practice groups at Bernstein Shur in Portland, and a...
Arts & Culture

Arty party | A conversation with Mary Jo Marquis, founder of Yay for You! Artful Events & Celebrations in New Gloucester

Yay for You! Artful Events & Celebrations274 Rowe Station Road Founded: January 2010Employees: 3Startup costs: $3,000Projected revenue,...
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Economic development

Positioning for success | Despite the variables, Maine’s key industries can prosper with three types of investments

The economic and demographic challenges Maine faces today are serious: a rapidly aging population and work...
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