May 3, 2010 EditionEdition

Retail & Food Service

Mocking Moxie | Despite the legendary drink’s Maine connections, the stuff still tastes awful

There are a few things that people from away find curious about Maine. One of them is...
Economic development

Franchise facts | Look beyond the brand when considering buying or becoming a franchise

“Advice Squad” is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a...
Real Estate & Construction

Space probe | Three steps to securing a commercial lease that will help your business grow

After some 20 years of leasing commercial real estate, we have realized that most tenants seeking new...
Government & Politics

Claws are out | PETA takes aim at cannery

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has jumped into the fray surrounding the future of a...
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Government & Politics

Getting the lead out | New EPA regs send contractors scrambling for training

With barely a week to spare, Micah Holloway breathed a sigh of relief when his company successfully...
News

In short from May 3, 2010 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires Katie Fennessy of Portland recently became an independent sales consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc.,...
Arts & Culture

Land leader | Dairy farmer and former legislator heads up GrowSmart Maine

When GrowSmart Maine last year cut its staff and parted company with its founding executive director, Alan...
Government & Politics

Build up | Kevin Mattson’s back to dreaming up development deals after a crashing market deals a blow

Kevin Mattson’s business was soaring at the outset of 2008. His once-fledgling firm based in Augusta, begun...
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Tech

Maine IT veteran eyes T4G growth

B. J. Carter, the new head of T4G’s U.S. operations, exudes nothing but confidence from his new...
Government & Politics

Tax reform 101 | Economist Richard Woodbury weighs in on the claims swirling around LD 1495

A referendum this June could mark a turning point in Maine’s decade-long pursuit to meaningfully...
News

Real estate data from May 3, 2010 | Building permits, sales and leases from the May 3, 2010, issue of Mainebiz

Building Permits Augusta (February and March) $1,436,967, 19 Union St., the State of Maine, exterior/interior...
Marketing & Media

Dramatic entrance | A conversation with Michael Tobin, co-owner and producing artistic director of the Old Port Playhouse

Old Port PlayhouseFounded: October 2009Employees: 0Startup costs: $20,000Projected revenue, year one: $65,000Projected revenue, year two: $75,000Contact: 773-0333...
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Real Estate & Construction

Housing stock | A look at what Maine’s median home price of $158,000 can buy

Since June of last year, home sales in Maine have been on the upswing. In the first...
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