September 6, 2010 EditionEdition

Power play | Inventive financing and an ambitious scope make the Fox Islands wind project a model for other communities

On the ferry that travels between Vinalhaven Island and the mainland, it’s common to see passengers and...

Generating lift | Wind energy needs broad public support

Senior attorney at Bernstein Shur, permitting manager for the DeepCwind Consortium and president of the American College...

Warming up | A reorganized Efficiency Maine embraces an all-fuels approach to energy upgrades

Executive director, Efficiency Maine Trust   On July 1, a new team assumed management of Efficiency...

A short ride | The trials and tribulations of a venture capitalist turned temporary CEO

A couple of issues back, I described my plans to take a shot behind the wheel of...
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Zip drive | Sugarloaf’s newest attraction elevates riders, ticket sales

Jim McCormack thought the new zip line tour at Sugarloaf would do well. Just not this well....

In short from Sept. 6, 2010 | A roundup of new hires, promotions, accolades and appointments from Maine’s business community

New Hires Saint Joseph’s College in Standish recently hired Nancy Kristiansen as its new program director...

Glowing returns | A small Maine lighting company takes on a big contract and bigger competitors

Eco-story468 Forest Ave., PortlandFounded: 2007Products: LED lighting systemsEmployees: 6Revenue, 2010 to date: $5 millionContact: 774-9889www.eco-story.comA more than...

Heat exchange | A sometimes contentious six-plus years at the PUC leaves its former head pragmatic about Maine’s energy future

Sharon Reishus was a surprise choice when Gov. John Baldacci made her his first nominee to the...
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Law change opens up lobster sales

Portland Shellfish Co. just began taking orders for lobster claws in the shell, a tidy serving option...

On loan | SBA’s Karen Mills returns to Maine to urge passage of lending package

Maine small business owners denied working capital by banks because of the economic downturn could see relief...

A guide to energy developments in Maine

The face of energy projects in Maine is always changing, as developers announce new projects and others...

Acquisition Watch

A flurry of acquisitions last month has brought three Maine companies in industries ranging from software to...
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Claim to frame | A conversation with Norman Milliard, owner of Artistic Endeavors LLC in Bethel

Artistic Endeavors LLC312 Mayville Road, Bethel Founded: November 2009Employees: 0Startup costs: $18,500Projected revenue, year one: $75,000 plusProjected...

Cutting our way to failure | More investment and better public-private coordination needed for economic growth

How can the public sector and private sector work together to build an economy that works for...

Winning numbers

Maine eyes privatizing lotteryState could bid out operations Program pays $16M to stores Several states are...

Learning to grow | Building a mentoring culture at your business

“Advice Squad” is written by members of the Maine Chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a...
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Real estate data from Sept. 6, 2010 | Building permits, sales and leases from the Sept. 6, 2010, issue of Mainebiz

Building permits Augusta (May, June and July) $8,500,000, Commerce Drive, Mattson Development/Lot 18 LLC, building...
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