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  • Docudrama | A Cumberland businessman takes on counties' claim to registry records

    Robert M. Cook March 8, 2010

    All John Simpson wanted when he started his business 14 years ago was to create an online registry of deeds where people could go for the documents they need.

    Robert M. Cook March 8, 2010
  • Attitude of gratitude | Thank your customers, if you want to keep them

    Tari Conley March 8, 2010

    “Advice Squad” is written by members of the Maine chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state.

    Tari Conley March 8, 2010
  • WBRC transitions to new leadership

    Mindy Favreau February 10, 2010

    Steve Rich might be new to the top spot at Bangor's WBRC Architects-Engineers, but that doesn't mean he's a newcomer to the company or even its leadership team.

    Mindy Favreau February 10, 2010
  • Gamesmanship | An Auburn entrepreneur makes a game out of preparedness

    Jim Kozubek February 8, 2010

    Every manager has been in tight spots.

    Jim Kozubek February 8, 2010
  • Business coalition targets Haiti help

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 4, 2010

    A new coalition of businesses formed to address rebuilding needs in Haiti is seeking support.

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 4, 2010
  • South Portland insurance co. acquired

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 2, 2010

    A New York-based insurance company announced yesterday it is acquiring South Portland-based York Insurance Co. of Maine as part of a deal to buy a division of OneBeacon Insurance Group for about $180 million.

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 2, 2010
  • Call center shuttered unexpectedly

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 31, 2010

    A Westbrook call center has closed suddenly, leaving 100 people jobless.

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 31, 2010
  • Ballesteros sees a stronger chamber in Bangor's future

    Tom Weber January 20, 2010

    As the new chairman of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors, Michael Ballesteros says his focus over the next year will be to make the organization more visible in the community and more responsive to the needs of its business

    Tom Weber January 20, 2010
  • Help, pronto | A conversation with Ivonne Vazquez, principal, VIVA - Virtually Indispensable Virtual Assistants in Gorham

    January 11, 2010

    Founded: June 2009Employees: One freelancerStartup costs: $10,000Projected revenue, year one: $35,000

    January 11, 2010
  • Privacy officers stand guard | The increasing sophistication of data thieves prompts a surge in the ranks of privacy professionals

    December 28, 2009

    An unauthorized employee clicks through the company website and accidentally opens a database filled with clients’ social security numbers.

    December 28, 2009
  • Rent-a-lawyer?

    Whit Richardson December 14, 2009

    Kaile Warren and his business, Rent-a-Husband, are under investigation by the Maine Office of Securities for investment fraud.

    Whit Richardson December 14, 2009
  • Diversified continues global expansion

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 7, 2009

    Diversified Business Communications of Portland is expanding its reach with three recent acquisitions, including forays into India and Australia.

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 7, 2009
  • Accidental entrepreneur | The man behind a Portland tech startup shares his fundraising story

    Michael Gurau November 30, 2009

    Bob Neveu moved his family from California to Maine without a job. At his uncle’s headhunting business in San Francisco, he’d automated the manual paper-based resume management process — developing a database to match candidates to opportunities.

    Michael Gurau November 30, 2009
  • Investment agency shut down

    Carol Coultas November 16, 2009

    The Bureau of Insurance has yanked the license of a Portland insurance investment agent, citing deceptive, untrustworthy and incompetent conduct.

    Carol Coultas November 16, 2009
  • Grant to help fund Snowman expansion

    Carol Coultas November 4, 2009

    Snowman Printing in Hermon will receive a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant, money that will be used to expand the printing facility and create 10 new jobs.

    Carol Coultas November 4, 2009
  • Program pairs unemployed with companies in need

    November 2, 2009

    After practicing his job pitch again and again at meetings of unemployed professionals, David Craig decided there must be another way for the jobless to network, to meet executives, to find a job.

    November 2, 2009

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Today's Poll

Does your car have a vanity tag?
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Poll Description

Maine holds the title for the greatest percentage of vanity tags among registered cars. 

The Pine Tree State ranks No. 1 nationally with the most enthusiasm for custom license plates, based on search interest and design variety, according to a recent report.

Maine offers 49 different plate designs, but Mainers are always looking for other ways to personalize their plates — with their own vanity messages.