Fospher RSS by ForeSite Technologies, Inc. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:09:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46010.html Even in the rapidly expanding world of green-energy technology, an innovative idea can sometimes arrive on the scene slightly ahead of its time. Such was the case with the Acadia, a heating and cooling system developed by Bangor-based Hallowell International. The technology was so advanced that it didn't fit any of the government's categories for energy tax credits, which meant a big drop in business. After a year of negotiating, company president and co-founder Duane Hallowell says the product is finally eligible this week for the credits. And Hallowell is ready to grow. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46010.html Tom Weber Daily Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46009.html A Hampden lawmaker is pleased that statistics from a national gambling addiction group could help Maine publicize addiction services. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46009.html The Mainebiz News Staff Daily Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46008.html Gov. John Baldacci yesterday released the details of a $79 million bond package that he says will create nearly 2,000 jobs and preserve thousands more. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46008.html The Mainebiz News Staff Daily Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:40:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46007.html A bill calling for some state income tax revenue to help fund civilian redevelopment efforts at Brunswick Naval Air Station gained the support of a legislative panel Tuesday. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46007.html The Mainebiz News Staff Daily Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:39:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46006.html Trader Joe's, a California-based grocery store chain, has made an offer to buy the former Wild Oats store in Portland. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46006.html The Mainebiz News Staff Daily Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:38:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46005.html Maine's unemployment rate inched up in January to 8.2%, according to preliminary numbers from the Maine Department of Labor. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46005.html The Mainebiz News Staff Daily Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:13:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46001.html A California inventor is looking to Yarmouth as a test site for a $9 million water-to-hydrogen energy technology. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46001.html The Mainebiz News Staff Daily Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:12:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46004.html A Strong wood pellet company that sustained an explosion at its mill in August now faces $27,000 in fines from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46004.html The Mainebiz News Staff Daily Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:11:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46003.html A beleaguered Machias hospital has received its full state license after more than a year of operating under a conditional status. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46003.html The Mainebiz News Staff Daily Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:08:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46002.html Four former officers of Bath Iron Works' largest union have filed a lawsuit against the parent organization that ousted them two years ago. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news46002.html the mainebiz news staff Daily Mon, 29 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.mainebiz.biz/news44816.html http://www.mainebiz.biz/news44816.html Web Only Mon, 29 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT http://www.mainebiz.biz/news44822.html Table of contents from the June 29, 2009, issue of Mainebiz http://www.mainebiz.biz/news44822.html Web Only Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:41:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news43946.html The University of Southern Maine has shed its last remaining dormitory in Portland and a local developer stands ready to breathe new life into the building. Bayside Maine LLC recently purchased the former Portland Hall at 645 Congress St. for $2.2 million, with plans to convert the main six-story facility to about 60 market-rate apartments, according to Greg Shinberg, a Bayside Maine LLC owner. The property, owned by the University of Maine System since 1989, went on the market in April with an original asking price of $3 million, according to Charles Day of CBRE / The Boulos Co., which brokered the deal. The system closed the 280-bed dorm in July and consolidated all student housing to its Gorham campus, including a 296-bed dorm that opened there last year. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news43946.html Jackie Farwell Web Only Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:40:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news43930.html The forecast is calling for mixed precipitation Christmas Day, but not the 6 inches of snow needed to trigger $1 million in refunds to customers who bought jewelry from Springer's Jewelers during its "Let it Snow" campaign. No one is more disappointed than Rick Beaulieu, Springer's owner and manager. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news43930.html Carol Coultas Web Only Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:19:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news43929.html A UK-based Internet job board company has opened its first North American office in Portland and hired Matt Hoffner, founder and former CEO of Westbrook-based JobsInTheUS.com, to lead the company's foray into the U.S. market. The company, Jobg8 (pronounced "Job Gate"), has developed backend software that will connect the tens of thousands of Internet job boards in this country and allow them to share job postings and qualified candidates. Hoffner says the Portland office has already generated a lot of business in its first two and a half months and estimates there could be as many as 65 employees in Portland within three years. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news43929.html Whit Richardson Web Only Mon, 08 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45976.html Thank your customers, if you want to keep them http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45976.html Tari Conley Paper Mon, 08 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45973.html A new law and increased enforcement has independent contractors searching for answers http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45973.html WHIT RICHARDSON Paper Mon, 08 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45975.html Rushing through due diligence can doom a commercial real estate deal http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45975.html Justin Lamontagne Paper Mon, 08 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45974.html A Cumberland businessman takes on counties’ claim to registry records http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45974.html ROBERT M. COOK Paper Mon, 08 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45989.html Table of contents for the March 8, 2010, issue of Mainebiz http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45989.html Paper Mon, 08 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45971.html Software developers in Maine cash in on the smart phone app phenomenon http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45971.html JACKIE FARWELL Paper Mon, 08 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45978.html The drama and dreariness of town meeting season is upon us http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45978.html John McDonald Paper Mon, 08 Mar 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45970.html A new coalition that would collaboratively market the greater Portland area to attract new business and investment is readying bylaws and a pitch for funds as it prepares to launch next year. http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45970.html ROBERT M. COOK Paper Mon, 22 Feb 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45905.html The CAT’s departure ushers in new possibilities for the Ocean Gateway terminal http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45905.html ROBERT M. COOK Paper Mon, 22 Feb 2010 0:00:00 EST http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45912.html An enterprising nonprofit puts the disadvantaged to work while competing in a global market http://www.mainebiz.biz/news45912.html ELIZABETH BANWELL Paper