October 18, 2010 Edition

Health care

Wellness wizard | Dr. Larry Catlett, founder and CEO, Occupational Medical Consulting, Leeds

A lot of things about health care reform seem mind-numbingly complex — but not everything. At...

News

Real estate data from Oct. 18, 2010 | Building permits, sales and leases from the Oct. 18, 2010, issue of Mainebiz

Building permits Augusta (August) $80,600, 39 Green St., Pine Tree Legal Assistance, additions and alterations, contractor: N/A...

Tech

On a roll | Tony Jabar, CEO, Cerealus Holdings LLC, Waterville

Tony Jabar is an ideas guy. Described by colleagues as a “serial entrepreneur,” he’s constantly imagining ways...

Tech

Capital conduit | Betsy Biemann, president, Maine Technology Institute, Gardiner

In business, it’s easy to fall back on sports clichés to describe progress, whether it’s a product...

Government & Politics

Cracking down

Budget cuts on the way Baldacci orders $10M curtailment Schools escape unscathed Gov. John Baldacci has...

News

Concerned citizens | From changing leaves to falling asteroids, folks will find a way to worry

I’ve done a radio talk show on Portland’s WGAN for several years, so I think I’m more...

Manufacturing

Flight plan | Aircraft maker’s project at BNAS gathers momentum

Ed Underwood has been doing business for a long time, so when things go as smoothly as...

Manufacturing

Proving his metal | A conversation with Gregg Toothaker, founder of GAT Multi-fab in Wilton

GAT Multi-fab118 Magrath Road, Wilton Founded: January 2010Employees: 0Startup costs: $10,000Projected revenue, year one: $40,000Projected revenue, year...

News

In short from Oct. 18, 2010 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires Affiliated Healthcare Systems in Bangor recently hired Gus Demos as statewide account manager...

Marketing & Media

First impressions | Design is key to a business’ public face

Co-owner of Curvwork, a design consultancy in Portland, and a board member of AIGA Maine ...

Real Estate & Construction

On the move | A guide to capitalizing on today’s tenant-friendly commercial real estate market

In a typical commercial real estate downturn, there is often a lag between softening demand for space...

Energy & Utilities

Wave wrangler | Chris Sauer, president and CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Co., Portland

Chris Sauer is all about energy. His company, Ocean Renewable Power Co., is a leader in the...

Higher education

French ascent | Jason Parent, president, Maine delegation to the organizing body of the 2014 World Acadian Congress, Madawaska; director of development and college...

In four years, the St. John Valley area of northern Maine will play host to one of...

News

The 2010 Next List | Ten people shaping the future of Maine’s economy

There's no dearth of ideas about how to improve Maine's economy floating around the campaign headquarters of...

Tech

Snappy management | Bob Neveu, co-founder and president, Certify, Portland

Bob Neveu doesn’t like to sit still. A serial entrepreneur who launched his first technology...

Higher education

Social grace | Casey Bromberg, development director, Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, Waterville

Ask Casey Bromberg about her job, and the first thing you’ll notice is her passion for the...

Retail & Food Service

Specialty food group gains momentum

In October 2006, a group of 40 or so specialty food producers gathered at Bowdoin College for...

Energy & Utilities

Distributor chap | Ron Dennis, CEO, Dennis Paper and Food Service, Bangor

Business has been good for Dennis Paper and Food Service, so good that CEO Ron Dennis is...

Marketing & Media

Promoted | Maine marketing firms capitalize as national clients seek a personal touch and affordable rates

John Coleman is heading up an independent ad agency that’s competing in a cutthroat global marketplace from...

Higher education

Class act | Yellow Light Breen, senior vice president, Bangor Savings Bank, Bangor; chair, Maine Coalition for Excellence in Education, Augusta

Before reaching his 40th birthday, Yellow Light Breen had already carved out significant careers in business and...

Tourism & Recreation

Growing reputation | Maureen Heffernan, executive director, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay

Maureen Heffernan hopes it doesn’t sound prideful, but when she accepted the executive director’s position at the...

Marketing & Media

Co-branding: Deliver a one-two punch to the same customer base

General manager, Saddleback Maine, Rangeley In a tough economy, when marketing budgets are closely scrutinized...

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