November 1, 2010 Edition

Economic development

Taking stock | Economist says uncertainty impeding growth

As president of the National Association for Business Economics, Lynn Reaser rubs elbows with plenty of notables...

Agriculture

Milk and Money | Many a hope is pinned on a deal to make dairy cows the next Maine export

Jay Roebuck comes off as a simple farmer, with his gruff manner, weathered denim overalls and...

News

Real estate data from Nov. 1, 2010 | Building permits, sales and leases from the Nov. 1, 2010, issue of Mainebiz

Building permits Auburn (September) $240,000, 522 Washington St., Maine Recycling, exterior renovations, contractor: K&K Excavation...

Professional services

Money matters | A conversation with Alison Hinson, owner and founder of Alison Hinson MBA in Yarmouth

Alison Hinson MBAFounded: July 2009Employees: 0Startup costs: 0Projected revenue, year one: $10,000Projected revenue, year two: $65,000Contact: 671-1491...

Real Estate & Construction

Building to code | New uniform building standards overhaul the construction landscape

When Dick Dolby built his house back in 1977, he relied on the common sense and wisdom...

Government & Politics

State initiatives target safety, efficiency of Maine homes

Government affairs and communications director, Maine Association of Realtors It is important to make the distinction...

Economic development

Listen up | What a surly employee can teach managers about better communication

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

Energy & Utilities

Lot appeal | A Saco car dealer wins accolades from the EPA

Adam Arens, owner of Patriot Subaru in Saco, wouldn’t fit anyone’s stereotype of a car dealer. You’d...

Economic development

Small money | A private sector pullback leaves room for feds to fill a seed capital void

The Obama administration is doing its best to put its money where its mouth is in terms...

Real Estate & Construction

Construction joinery | Two veteran contractors blend skills and backgrounds to create a new contender in the commercial market

Kevin French slides down in his office chair, and props one foot up on the other knee....

News

In short from Nov. 1, 2010 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires The Portland Public Library recently hired David Jacobs as development and external relations manager....

Government & Politics

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