Archive for the ‘Doing Business’ Category

Doing Business 8/07/08

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Producer/Host: Jane E Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Topic:   Holding the Business Together When You Are Injured or Ill GUESTS: Cathy Roberts, President, Pieceworks, Inc. P.O. Box 133,  Liberty ME 04949;  207-589-3451;  pcwork@midcoast.com; www.pieceworksinc.com Cheryl Guadiana-Erskin, co-owner, Artlandish Sisters 252 Main RD, Islesboro, ME  04848; 207-734-9762 or 207-824-0063 or 401-783-6859; dcboobs@artlandishsisters.com; http://artlandishsisters.com Resources: MEMIC – Maine Employers’ ...

Doing Business 4/03/08

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Producer/Host: Jane E Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Topic: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA's) What is a CSA farm?  How many are there in Maine?  How do you weigh the advantages vs the disadvantages of running a CSA? Guests: Beth Haines, co-owner, Fisher Farm, 177 Coles Corner Road, Winterport ME 04496; 207-478-4803; info@fisherfarmcsa.com www.fisherfarmcsa.com Melissa White Pillsbury, ...

Doing Business 3/06/08

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

Producer/host: Jane E. Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Topic: Agritourism What do you see as agri-tourism activities – and what do you do or offer? How does agritourism fit into your farm plan? How do you answer the question, ‘can my business be an attraction for visitors?’ When you conducted your research, what was ...

Doing Business 2/07/08

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

Producer/host: Jane E Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Topic: I Left Maine But Now I’m Back TODAYS GUESTS: David Carlson, Co-owner, Three Tides, 26 Marshall Wharf, Belfast, ME 04915 207-338-1707; david@3tides.com; www.3tides.com Gay Dion, owner, Memories Made in Maine, PO box 34, Stockton Spring, ME 04981 207-567-4072; gayldion@fiarpoint.net Dawn L Place, Assistant Vice President, Bangor Savings ...

Doing Business 1/03/08

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Producer/host: Jane Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Topic: This month Doing Business focuses on the issues associated with successfully integrating the business into the home. Living and working in the same space can be fun, exciting and successful. Jane and her guests will explore how it can also provide ...

Doing Business 12/06/07

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Producer/host: Jane E Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension TOPIC: Working as a Coach What is coaching? Is coaching an individual activity (one-on-one) or is it a group activity? Why would someone hire a coach? GUESTS: Haydee Foreman, owner, The Style Coach PO Box 154, Blue Hill ME  04614; 207/374-5718; Haydee@mainstylecoach.com/www.mainstylecoach.com Michael Shell, owner, ...

Doing Business 11/01/07

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Producer/host: Jane E. Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Topic: Incubators without Walls – Business Training in Your Neighborhood Guests: Jeff Ackerman, Small Business Coordinator Washington Hancock Community Agency 248 Bucksport RD/PO Box 299 Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 664-2424 x 4470 jackerman@whcacap.org Craig Gladstone, co-owner Gladstone’s Under the Sun 41 High St., Ellsworth, ME  -4605 (207) 669-6046 gladstones@mainemunchies.com www.mainemunchies.com Charley Wentworth, Owner Wo’s BBQ Grill, 87 ...

Doing Business 10/4/07

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Producer/host: Jane E. Haskell, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Topic: Shared Use Kitchens Call in show Guests: Beth Calder, PhD., Extension Food Science Specialist 5735 Hitchner Hall, Rm #232, Orono, ME 04469-5735 Phone: (207) 581-2791, Email: beth.calder@umit.maine.edu <mailto:beth.calder@umit.maine.edu> Joe Perkins, Enterprise Development Specialist, Washington Hancock Community Agency, P.O. Box 64, 2 Maple Street, Milbridge, ME 04658 (207) 546-7544 ...