The Bottom Line: Answering the callto serve the Hispanic population

Portland is the headquarters for a Spanish-language call center that is one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

For these partners, business is one of many adventures

PORTLAND – Craig Handley and Tony Ricciardi have parachuted out of a plane from 30,000 feet — an altitude reserved for airliners. They’ve also been scuba diving with great white sharks off South Africa, and have flown fighter planes in a mock dogfight over the Nevada desert. Such thrills characterize the relationship between Handley and […]

Today’s scoop: Gifford’s Ice Creamgets new look

The company has a new logo, new containers and a redesigned website will go live by early June.

At Wright Express, roles are redefined

Two management changes are aimed at supporting global expansion and corporate development.

Fiat, Italy’s sporty subcompact, back in USA and making a splash

For the first time in 27 years, you can buy a new Fiat in the United States.
And you don’t have to go far. Portland’s Quirk Auto Group is one of 122 auto dealers nationwide that are gearing up to sell the Fiat 500.

Wright Express makes changes at top

Melissa Smith is named president of Wright Express North America. Steve Elder is the new senior vice president and CFO.

Businesses connect atPortland Chamber expo

Hundreds attend the annual showcase, which also includes seminars.

Vendors called the event an opportunity to network with peers and advertise products and services.

“It’s a good way to meet people and connect with small businesses. It’s a good way to get your name out in the community,” said Jennie Hersey, a chiropractor with HealthSource in Portland.

National Semi says jobs aren’t in danger

Analysts, however, say the company’s acquisition by Texas Instruments may lead to some streamlining in Maine.

The Bottom Line: Guiding sales aloft

Partnering with national retailers propels Seabags’ growth (but it still considers itself a ‘wharf rat’).

Partners’ strengths maintain even keel

One partner handles the crafting of their products while the other takes care of the business details.