WESTBROOK, Maine, February 2012—Legacy Publishing Company, America’s premier producer of programs for parents and families, will hold an open house and job fair on February 15, 2012 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. The company is looking to hire more than 50 new sales agents to take inbound calls in its new, state-of-the-art Customer Engagement Center located at 100 Larrabee St., Suite 130 in Westbrook, Maine.

The public is invited to stop in and visit. Guests will be given a personalized tour of the center, learn about the company and its products, find out more about employment opportunities in Sales, and have a chat with current employees.

During the event, local radio personalities Lori Vornas of WJBQ, Tim Moore of WHOM, Herb Ivy of WBLM and Robin Ivy of WCYY will be broadcasting from the floor of Legacy’s Customer Engagement Center. Attendees will also enjoy refreshments and have the opportunity to win prizes at the open house, including gift cards, CDs and the chance to win a grand prize of a new 37 inch LCD HDTV.

“We’re continuing to build a dynamic, motivated sales force here at Legacy,” says Jim DeWolfe, Vice President of Sales. “Our company is a place where you can make industry-leading wages, feel proud of what you’re doing—selling our award-winning programs to parents and families who are in need of help—and work in a wonderful environment in our new Customer Engagement Center.” In addition, “Our motto is, ‘Love What You Do, Improve Lives and Achieve Great Results.’ Our programs really do improve people’s lives, every day,” says DeWolfe.

Legacy is looking to hire full- and part-time inbound call center staff for both day and night shifts. The requirements for the open sales positions are a high school diploma or GED; candidates must also pass a successful background investigation. Job candidates can also preview current openings by going to Legacy’s employment website at: http://www.goodnewsgoodjobs.com/

Legacy associates benefit from many programs that the company offers, including profit-sharing, 401(k) plans with match, company-wide performance-based bonuses, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and discounts on its award-winning programs.

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Legacy Publishing Company, located in Westbrook, Maine, is America’s premier producer of personal development programs for families and couples. Legacy’s flagship product, The Total Transformation Program—created by renowned Maine child behavioral therapist James Lehman, MSW—has sold more than a quarter of a million units to date. For media inquiries or to speak with someone about our Open House, Suzanne Malone at 207-856-5600 x 3135 or sem@legpub.com. For more information about joining Legacy Publishing Company’s team, visit www.goodnewsgoodjobs.com

AUGUSTA – Governor Paul LePage congratulated Legacy Publishing Company today at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Westbrook as the business announced the expansion of a new customer engagement center. The new center will be located a few minutes from their Westbrook Headquarters and employs 125 Mainers.

The Governor joined Legacy’s Executive Team including Legacy Publishing founder and CEO Steve Anderson and Executive Vice President of Sales Jim DeWolfe to highlight the expansion of the 10,000 square foot facility and the services Legacy has to offer. Westbrook Mayor Colleen Hilton also joined the ceremony.

Legacy Publishing Company is the world’s premier producer and publisher of personal development products and services for families. Executive Vice President of Sales Jim DeWolfe says Legacy puts the knowledge of America’s most respected psychologists and therapists in the hands of parents and couples, to give them practical tools they can learn and apply quickly in their families and relationships.

Delivering remarks, Governor LePage commended the company for their good work within the community. “Even in a tough economy we have bright spots and it’s important we recognize there are companies that are doing well and making a difference in the lives of Maine families. Legacy Publishing is a shining example of the positive contributions a company can have on its employees and its community. Our Administration will work with them to see that they continue to succeed,” said Governor LePage.

“This is a great day in the lives of 214 Legacy employees, the City of Westbrook and the State of Maine,” said DeWolfe. “Legacy’s programs have helped coach and inspire hundreds of thousands of parents. They have instilled hope back into families everywhere and a healthy dynamic back into their homes. As a company, we’re improving the lives of an entire generation of families, one family at a time.”

Legacy’s flagship product, The Total Transformation Program-created by renowned Maine child behavioral therapist James Lehman, MSW-has sold more than a quarter of a million units to date. To schedule an interview, please contact Mary Crowley at 856-5600 x 3005 or mcc@legacypublishingcompany.com . For more information about joining Legacy Publishing Company’s team, visit www.goodnewsgoodjobs.com .

Susan Doliner, Matthew Charles O’Reilly and Karen Milliken have joined the Piper Shores Board of Directors.

Scarborough, Maine, January 27, 2012 – Piper Shores, Maine’s first and only non-profit lifecare retirement community, today announced the addition of three newly elected members to its Board of Directors.

New Board Members recently elected at the Annual Meeting in October 2011 include:

Karen Milliken – Vice President at R.M. Davis, Inc.

Matthew Charles O’Reilly – Retired Chief Investment Strategist and Senior Vice President from People’s United Financial, Inc.

Susan Doliner, FAHP – Associate Vice President for Development at Maine Medical Center

These new members join existing board members Patrick O’Reilly, Suzanne Austin, Kathryn Barber, Patrick Costin, Mary Keysor, Stephen Larned, Suzanne McCormick, Stephen deCastro, Sylvia Most, Dennis J. O’Donovan, Victoria Kuhn and Mary M. Bertolet. The Piper Shores Board of Directors is focused on completing construction of the Master Campus Plan started in 2011 and in developing a new five-year strategic plan for the retirement community.

“We are very excited to welcome Susan, Karen and Matthew to the Board of Directors,” said Michael Bierley, Executive Director of Piper Shores. “They are each outstanding business and community leaders, and we look forward to utilizing their talent and experience to further the implementation of our 2012 initiatives, most especially the completion of construction of our Master Campus Plan started in 2011.”

About Piper Shores

Piper Shores is the only nonprofit lifecare retirement community in Maine and the first to be recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC) – the nations’ only accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities. Built in 2001 in a style that complements Maine’s architectural heritage, Piper Shores is located on 138 acres of beautiful oceanfront property, situated between Higgins Beach and historic Prouts Neck in Scarborough, Maine. Piper Shores is an innovative retirement community that promotes the long-term wellbeing of its residents through a continuum of activities and lifecare services. Piper Shores’ residents enjoy active, independent lifestyles with guaranteed priority access to on-site assisted living and skilled nursing care, whenever they may need it.

Piper Shores is owned by Maine Life Care Retirement Community, Inc., a Maine nonprofit organization, formed by a group of accomplished local individuals to deliver the shared vision of creating an ideal retirement community on the coast of Maine. Life Care Services, LLC, the nation’s leading development and manager of senior living communities, provides management services for Piper Shores.

For more information, visit http://www.pipershores.org or call 207-883-8700.

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PORTLAND, ME – January 20, 2012 – Casco Bay Technology Hub (CBTH) and Baxter Brewing Company have joined forces to create PubHub, a monthly series of networking events to help Maine’s tech community unite to share ideas, meet new people, and have fun. The inaugural PubHub will be held February 7 at CBTH, a Maine-based tech community space on 30 Danforth Street that provides collaboration, partnerships, and networking opportunities. Baxter Brewing will provide beer it has craft-brewed in Lewiston, ME.

“We founded Casco Bay Technology Hub to provide a physical space to unite our geographically fragmented tech community.  PubHub is another way for us to connect,” says Tom Hall, CEO of Hall Internet Marketing, and member of the CBTH advisory board.

Each month’s PubHub will feature a speaker with real-world business expertise to share insight on technology and how it relates to business development, growth, and entrepreneurship. The February event’s speaker is Jason Cianchette, founder of Liquid Wireless, who will share his experience with growing a lead generation company on the mobile web.  The event’s premium sponsor is Integra Strategic Technologies Consulting, a CBTH member that offers full-service Web design and development, including strategic planning, custom database solutions, ecommerce applications, and SEO optimization. Integra will provide snacks and wine.

What:     Casco Bay Technology Hub’s PubHub

When:   February 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Where:  Casco Bay Technology Hub, 30 Danforth Street, Portland

Cost:      Free, but attendees must pre-register at http://www.cascobaytechhub.com/tech-hub-events.php

The sponsors of the monthly PubHub are: Integra Strategic Technologies, Baxter Brewing Co., Time Warner Cable Business Class, Hall Internet Marketing, SMBME, and J.B. Brown and Sons.

About Casco Bay Technology Hub

Casco Bay Technology Hub (CBTH) was founded to create a geographic focal point for Portland, Maine-area tech companies to build the relationships and technology culture that fuel business growth. Requirements for membership are the desire to build a tech culture in Maine, and the ability to vote for that desire by leasing space at CBTH at affordable rates. Benefits for Maine technology companies include help with recruitment, building partnerships, networking, education, and funding growth. There is no membership fee or additional associated costs. CBTH is located at 30 Danforth Street on the second and third floors in Portland, ME. If you’re interested in the Tech Hub, please visit http://www.cascobaytechhub.com/leasing-information.php.

Portland, ME (January, 2012), With the goal of further enhancing athlete experiences at their races, Tri-Maine Productions is again partnering with Gorham Bike and Ski (GBS) to be the “Official Race Support and Retail Partner” and “Official Wetsuit Rental Provider” at their triathlons in Maine. Will Thomas, Founder of Tri-Maine, says “We are thrilled to be working with Gorham Bike and Ski in 2012 and look forward to all the ways this partnership can benefit our valued athletes.”

Tri-Maine and Gorham Bike and Ski are jointly committed to offering the highest quality race experience possible to participants. Jamie Wright, Owner of Gorham Bike and Ski, says “The crew here at GBS is extremely excited to making a strong commitment to athletes enjoying the sport of triathlon. Our ever increasing line of products and wetsuit rentals enable us to serve all levels of triathlete, from the beginner to the serious competitor. When choosing an event partner for our efforts, the professionalism and expertise of the team at Tri-Maine Productions made our decision easy and straightforward!”

Gorham Bike and Ski’s General Manager, Dave Palese, says that this partnership should clearly demonstrate their goal of serving the triathlon community. “By aligning with Tri-Maine we have a great opportunity to show the triathlon community what we are known for,” says Palese. “This partnership will directly benefit the athletes that race in the Tri-Maine events we are involved with.” Gorham Bike & Ski has long been referred to as a top tier bike retailer in the U.S. garnering two “Top 100” designations by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.

Gorham Bike and Ski is now the exclusive race support partner for the Polarbear Tri/Duathlon in Brunswick, ME (May 5th), and wetsuit rental provider for the Pirate Tri at Point Sebago Resort in Casco, ME (June 10th), and the Lobsterman Triathlon & Aquabike in Freeport, ME (September 15th). GBS will be the host site for each of the race packet pickups and involved with any pre-race activities such as in-person registrations and expos.

About Gorham Bike and Ski Owned and operated by Jamie Wright since 1995, Gorham Bike and Ski has earned its reputation as Maine’s premiere cycling, alpine, and nordic ski retailer. Wright and his highly trained and friendly staff are ready to serve everyone from the most seasoned performance athletes to the children getting their first bike.  http://www.gorhambike.com

About Tri-Maine Tri-Maine Productions is an experientially based race production company in Portland, ME. In 2006 it was formed in response to the growing demand for high-quality multisport events in Maine. Tri-Maine Productions either owns and/or manages a number of race properties, ranging in scope from local road races to highly complex triathlons with hundreds of competitors.

Tri-Maine maintains a strong commitment to three core principles: Community, Sustainability, and Quality. These principles are reflected in every Tri-Maine race, as well as in the caliber of the staff, partners and sponsors. http://ww.tri-maine.com

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Contacts

Tri-Maine:  Will Thomas, will@tri-maine.com

Gorham Bike and Ski:  Jamie Wright, jamie@gorhambike.com

Governor Paul LePage’s office has confirmed his attendance at this event. Governor LePage is slated to give a short speech to mark the occasion.

“We feel very confident that Westbrook and the surrounding Maine communities will continue to provide the the talented hardworking employees that propel our business” says company founder and CEO Steve Anderson. “We’re committed to making this the best place to work in Maine by living our values: ‘Love What You Do, Improve Lives, Achieve Great Results,’ and as a company, we do that every day.”

Along with the expansion, Legacy implemented a brand-new technology platform creating a company-wide infrastructure that will ensure business continuity in times of disaster, and is one of the first companies in Maine to leverage the latest telephony and data backbone technology that our state has to offer.

According to Mike Wilson, Vice President of Operations for the Company, “We’re excited to celebrate the opening of this additional new facility on January 31. We want people to know that we’re growing and flourishing in a tough economy, while at the same time, providing the necessary resources and information to families across the country to help them bring a healthy dynamic back into their homes.”

The address of Legacy’s new Customer Engagement Center is 100 Larrabee Road, Suite 130, conveniently located off exit 48 on the Maine turnpike. The Ribbon-cutting Ceremony will be held January 31, 2012 at 2 p.m., with a snow date of February 7, 2012.
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Legacy Publishing Company, located in Westbrook, Maine, is America’s premier producer of personal development programs for families and couples. Legacy’s flagship product, The Total Transformation Program—created by renowned Maine child behavioral therapist James Lehman, MSW—has sold more than a quarter of a million units to date. To schedule an interview, please contact Mary Crowley at 856-5600 x 3005 or mcc@legacypublishingcompany.com . For more information about joining Legacy Publishing Company’s team, visit www.goodnewsgoodjobs.com .

This meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Gorham Savings Bank Community Room, Wentworth Drive, Gorham. Lunch will be catered. Members – $15, Non-Members – $25. FMI and to register: www.gorhambusiness.org or 892-5515.

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To register, call 207-553-1600 or visit http://www.syseng.com/Events/.

About Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering, the largest independent and employee-owned IT provider in Maine, is a Northern New England-based information and communications technology consulting company with over 90 business technology professionals on staff serving businesses throughout Northern New England for over 20 years. As a leading IT strategy and services leader, our IT professionals have provided comprehensive business technology products and solutions to more than 400 companies and organizations throughout Northern New England since 1988. Our team of technical experts, network engineers, field service professionals, and account managers are available 24/7, 365 days per year. From computer network design, installation, training and administration to a full complement of data management, business consultation, and outsource CIO services, Systems Engineering will help you get ahead of IT. Systems Engineering is 100% owned by the employees of the company. For more information, please visit www.syseng.com or call 207-772-3199.