Jeff Desmond, KICTeam’s new online marketing specialist, will be handling all digital projects with an emphasis on SEO, along with managing website traffic, social media and customer awareness.

Previously he worked as a marketing coordinator for a jobs oriented website. Desmond is a volunteer for the Gray-New Gloucester Patriot Parents, and enjoys cheering for his son’s Lewiston Area Youth Hockey League team.

Andrew Turner has been hired as KICTeam’s Web developer. He will develop and maintain Web applications to enhance the company’s global online presence.

Turner is a published children’s novelist and is working on his second novel. He also enjoys performing in local theater productions. He spends his free time with his wife and their eight children, ranging in age from 3 to 20.

For more information about KICTeam, a subsidiary of Enefco USA, visit www.cleaningcard.com.

Andrew Turner

The Portland Masonic Temple is located at 415 Congress Street in Portland. The event will held on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served at the event.

There will be three PR and branding experts at the breakfast who will be speaking about the new relationship between social media, public relations, and brand management. The speakers will include Rob Gould, an earned media consultant, Linda Varrell, founder of Broadreach Public Relations, and Sean Wilkinson, president of the Maine AIGA and a principal of Might & Main.

You can register for this month’s Social Media Breakfast Maine by visiting socialmediabreakfastmaine.com. The event is sponsored by Kemp Goldberg Partners, Mainely SEO, Hall Internet Marketing, The Cohen Tracy Team, and the Internet Educator.

About Social Media Breakfast Maine

Social Media Breakfast Maine is a monthly event held in Portland where area businesses and marketing leaders get together to share ideas and stories in an around the social media space. Started two years ago in a conference room in Portland, the event has grown to 100 – 150 monthly attendees. SMBME has had local and national speakers share the stage to educate each other on how to use social media to promote local companies and find new customers.

For more information, visit: www.socialmediabreakfastmaine.com

About Hall Internet Marketing

Hall Internet Marketing is a 12 year old agency that uses technology to help clients meet their internet marketing goals. From paid search management and SEO, to video and mobile advertising, to user conversion strategy and cost per acquisition optimization – Hall’s staff helps some of the largest employers in Maine, well known Fortune 100 companies and innovative technology businesses to drive more sales online. For more information, visit: http://www.hallme.com/press/

“We’re thrilled to be named Maine retailer of the year and we want to extend a big thank you to our customers and the communities who support us,” said Jada Clement, Cool As A Moose sales manager.

According to the board of directors of the Maine Merchants Association, Cool As A Moose was chosen because of its commitment to Maine as a locally-owned business; its statewide presence with locations in Bar Harbor, Brunswick, Freeport, and Portland, ME; its investment in downtowns with its relocation to Brunswick, ME; its use of social media to expand marketability beyond the Maine border; and for working to help other small businesses in need.

The company will celebrate with special events throughout the remainder of the year, announced via coolasamoose.com and Facebook.

The company, owned by Maine resident Kip Stone, operates four brick and mortar retail locations in Maine, a web store at coolasamoose.com, and has licensed two locations in Canada.  Stone’s other business Artforms, a screen printing business founded in 1988 in Portland, ME, supplies Cool As A Moose with many of its popular t-shirt designs.

Looking to consolidate the headquarters of his two businesses, Stone purchased the building of the former Grand City department store at 128 Maine Street in Brunswick, ME in 2010, and has relied on the talents of area businesses to design and execute the extensive renovations.  The storefront features the flagship Cool As A Moose store, which opened in May 2011. The offices and screen printing operations will relocate from the current location in Westbrook upon the building’s completion.

“We wouldn’t be here without the loyal customers of both Cool As A Moose and Artforms, our employees, and to the communities of Maine who have welcomed us with open arms. This award is for them,” said Stone recently.

For more information:

Join BYS, Portland’s first Bhakti Yoga Studio, for a series of yogic lectures, workshops, & blissful music Friday, November 18th & Saturday, November 19th.

Event schedule:
Friday 8-10pm Satsang (Community) : “What is the Guru?”
Saturday 2-5pm Temple of Sound Nada Yoga Purification
Saturday 7-10pm Kirtan (devotional music).

Visit http://www.bhavayogaschool.com for ticket information & purchase. All three events now $95 through October.

About Bhagavan Das

Teacher, performer, counter-cultural icon, lover of God: Bhagavan Das is as rich and manifold as Existence itself.

Bhagavan Das is one of the last living cultural icon of the 60′s. As Ram Das’s mentor (author of Be Here Now) he ushered in the New Age Spiritual Movement being the first Kirtan Artist in America. His groundbreaking album “Ah” (1971) produced by Jimmi Hendrix’s manager Michael Jeffrey’s was the first World Music album from Electric Ladyland. Bhagavan Das has also toured with Allen Ginsberg, opened for the Grateful Dead and sang with Bob Dylan.

Living as a sadhu in India for six years Bhagavan Das studied the ancient science of Nada Yoga under the guidance and direction of his Guru Neem Karoli Baba. Nada Yoga is the path of devotion to the inner sound current as a means to God Realization. Alan Watt’s himself saying in a Rolling Stone review of the Album “Ah” that “Bhagavan Das is truly a Master of Nada Yoga”.

Bhagavan Das’s rare and sacred offering to this world is like a singing open heart heralding the Guru’s Grace through the vehicle of Sound.

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About Bhava Yoga School

Bhava Yoga School (BYS) has been serving the extended Portland community through the fostering of devotion for body, soul, & spirit through yogic practices like chanting, vinyasa yoga, & meditation.  Come celebrate our one year anniversary with this series of amazing offerings. Coming up~ 200 Hr Teacher Training March 2012 & Weekend Beginner Sanskrit Immersion March 2012. _______________________________________________________________

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – October 18, 2011 – Sage Data Security, an information security consulting and outsourcing firm, announces that its second annual CyberCrime Symposium will be held November 3-4 at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH. The event will discuss real-life cybercrime attacks as well as strategies to respond, address, and defend against cybercrime, espionage, and hactivism. The conference is developed for operational, security, and executive management responsible for understanding and mitigating cybercrime in financial, government, and healthcare organizations.

“We bring our attendees face-to-face not only with the theoretical aspects of cybercrime, but with the realities happening in today’s world,” says Sari Greene, president of Sage Data Security and sponsor of the annual event. “Data is breached every day – whether it is done by people who want to do harm, or by people who want to expose the limits of security practices, companies must be understand the dangers they face, and be prepared to defend their organization.”

The two-day conference features leading experts in every aspect of cybercrime, including those who have been attacked by cybercriminals. The first day of the conference focuses on new realities in data insecurity; the second day focuses on strategies for incident response and management. Highlights of the event include:

• Kevin Poulson, reformed hacker and award-winning investigative journalist, will speak about the impact of WikiLeaks on today’s organizations. In his session, he will discuss Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning, who was arrested on suspicion of leaking classified documents to the organization.

• Jerry Gamblin, Network Security Specialist, will explain what organizations need to learn from LulzSec, the organization that hacks data from corporations, governments, and individuals not for financial gain or notoriety, but for the purposes of “entertainment and anarchy.”

• Joe Stewart, Director of Malware Research for Dell SecureWorks’ Counter Threat Unit, will discuss the malware behind the RSA breach and other advanced threats.

• Secret Service Special Agent Erik Rasmussen will discuss how the Cyber Intelligence Section works to dismantle international and domestic criminal organizations.

• Brian Krebs, security journalist, will discuss international cybercrime gangs. He also will moderate a panel discussion of hospital, financial institution, and government representatives about their first-hand experiences of responding to cybercrime.

• Brian Sartin, Director of Investigative Response at Verizon, will discuss how participants can learn from the mistakes of others to combat security risks.

• An interactive incident response exercise will enable participants to assess their organization’s preparedness.

“The best defense is to know your enemy, understand what is happening, and be prepared to protect your organization,” says Greene. “The CyberCrime 2011 Symposium is an exchange of ideas where our participants will be able to become stronger and better prepared against attack.”

For more information or to register for the event, please visit: http://www.cybercrime2011.com.

About Sage Data Security

Sage Data Security is an independent security firm located in South Portland, Maine that develops comprehensive information security programs to protect information assets and secure financial strength. Founded in 2002, Sage has become a strategic security partner for financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies nationwide. The company creates and sustains environments that realistically and cost-effectively protect information assets while maintaining a balance of productivity and operational effectiveness. For more information, call 207.879.SAGE or visit www.sagedatasecurity.com.

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Alison Harris, Harris Media Services

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Scarborough, Maine (October 14, 2011) — In this challenging economy, small businesses have to be very creative in order to be successful. And that goes double for new businesses. Nicole Avery, Owner and Manager of Zone 3 Fitness, a brand new fitness and personal training center on Route One in Scarborough, knows that. As she began to make the final arrangements for their Grand Opening in early October, she reached out to several owners of successful fitness and health businesses in the area to ask for their advice and their support.

Some people would ask why a business might help a competitor, but Nicole believes that by being open to learning from other business owners and working together, many times there is a way for both businesses to benefit and prosper. And she found that many of her colleagues in the health and fitness industry felt the same way.

“In the beginning, I only reached out to training centers in other markets to ask about their business models and learnings. But as we started to reach out to local personal trainers and fitness instructors to put together the Zone 3 Fitness team, we quickly discovered that many of them were excited about our venture and wanted to help us be successful. That has led to some great connections and some fun collaborations that will benefit all involved.

Katie Foley, who has her own personal training business, is one of those business owners who immediately offered advice and support. Avery stated “Katie made some important connections for me in the local community and, most importantly, is sharing her tremendous teaching skills with us by leading 3 of our Spinning classes. Because she has such a loyal following, she has already brought several new people into the club in just the first few weeks. She believes that having more businesss that help people live healthier lives is good for the community. ”

Scarborough Physical Therapy is another local business that is welcoming Zone 3 Fitness to the Scarborough area. Owner June Tait immediately recognized the benefits of having a high quality fitness center next door. As her patients complete their formal physical therapy with her office, she can encourage them to maintain a regular functional training program at a place that she knows will give them the proper support and guidance. The opportunity to help them transition into a gym setting, which might be intimidating for many people, increases the likelihood that they will continue these healthy habits and be healthier. Both June Tait and Nicole Avery see this opportunity to work together as beneficial to both their businesses.

About Zone3Fitness

Zone 3 Fitness opened in October 2011 to help busy people stay on track to achieve their personal fitness goals. Based on the philosophy of the three components of a healthy fit body being strength, balance and endurance, the Scarborough facility applies the science of body mechanics to maximize your workout. There is cutting edge equipment, group classes and personal training tailored to a client’s physical ability and desired achievement to motivate active people to achieve their fitness goals. Massage is offered by expert licensed therapists in a private suite to complement strenuous workouts. The clean professional training center provides amenities rarely found in the industry. Check out Zone 3 Fitness on Facebook. For more information visit www.zone3fitness.biz
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CAMDEN, Maine (October 3, 2011)—Camden, Maine has been named the 3^rd best foliage town in New England, up from 6^th in 2010, according to a poll conducted on YankeeFoliage.com, Yankee Magazine’s fall foliage Web site. A seaside town located in the “jewel” of Maine’s midcoast has everything a visitor is looking for, color intensity against the backdrop of the rocky coast, scenic drives, hikes and a whole host of outdoor recreation—adding to that world class dining, lodging, shopping and cultural venues that make Camden and the communities of the Camden Hills definite not-to-miss fall favorites. The voting took place from mid-August and ended on September 28.

Camden Harbor, photo credit: Carol Latta

“This area brings together the best Maine has to offer, with an explosion of color and activities to delight all visitors, we are proud to continue to be a fall favorite,” said Dan Bookham, Executive Director of the Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerce serving the midcoast area including Camden, Rockport and Rockland. “Families and visitors come from all over to enjoy the unhurried life that is quintessential Maine—hiking, schooner sails, taking in a museum or wine-, cheese- or chocolate- making—rest assured there is plenty to occupy one’s time.”

To qualify for consideration, tourism professionals, along with some of Yankee Magazine’s writers and editors, came together to determine the Top 25 Foliage Towns in New England. Towns were then scored on a scale from 0 to 5 in 14 areas that make up the perfect fall foliage travel destination: color intensity, scenery, vistas, nearby water, scenic drives, hikes, culture, farmers’ markets and farm stands, orchards, covered bridges, state or local parks, the quality and variety of shops to browse, tourism amenities such as hotels and restaurants.

To view a slideshow of winning foliage towns from 2010 and to share comments, visit: http://www.yankeemagazine.com/25towns.

The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership association that seeks to promote the interests of business and encourage economic development. For more information visit the Chamber at www.camdenme.org or email us at chamber@camdenme.org.

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The Senior Management of ResMac, Inc is committed to delivering the highest quality of mortgage assets to our group of our group of investment partners and investors. As a management team with decades of experience securitizing billions of dollars of mortgage assets and developing and managing correspondent, wholesale and regional origination channels, ResMac has the skills to outperform many of its competitors.

“It is very exciting to have such a dynamic lender move into Maine”, says Dale Doughty a local Mortgage Professional who recently joined ResMac. “The mortgage lending market in Maine had become quite stale and difficult for many people to navigate due to numerous, difficult to understand guidelines and overlays

Media Release

For Immediate Release

Contact:      Willow Sherwood, Executive Director, Wellness Council of Maine   

director@wellnesscouncilofmaine.org   

(207)  947-0307 

Workplace Wellness Leadership Symposium provides professional development for leaders around the state.

Keynote speaker Dr. David Hunnicutt of WELCOA will discuss the importance of healthy and engaged employees during difficult economic times.

 Bethel, Maine – Businesses from across the state of Maine will gather at the third annual Wellness Leadership Symposium in October.  This two day event will help professionals from around the state learn more about how to properly implement workplace wellness programs to improve employee retention, morale and productivity, reduce absenteeism, decrease health care costs, moderate insurance premiums and help to improve the health of Maine’s workforce.

Dr. David Hunnicutt, President of the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), is the featured keynote speaker at the symposium, which will take place on October 13 & 14 at Sunday River Grand Summit Hotel.  Dr. Hunnicutt is one of the nation’s lead experts on employee health and results-oriented workplace wellness programs. 

 “We’re thrilled to have Dr. Hunnicutt speak in Maine again.  Maine businesses of all sizes have made significant strides in workplace health promotion in the last several years and Dr. Hunnicutt will help to congratulate them on their efforts as well as provide helpful insights for moving forward in a sluggish economy” said Willow Sherwood, executive director of the Wellness Council of Maine, the symposium sponsor.

This 3rd annual state-wide symposium, which typically draws 200 business leaders each year, will also feature speakers from Maine’s business and healthcare industries to share their experience and knowledge. In addition to Dr. Hunnicutt presentations, the symposium will also feature Dr. Larry Catlett of Occupational Medical Consulting, LLC and Larry Bouchard national speaker and author.  Other speakers include representatives from MaineGeneral Health, Lohmann Animal Health, St. Joseph’s College, Maine Medical Center’s Lifeline Wellness Program, Chase Financial Solutions, Gold’s Gym, Medical Care Development and Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems. 

The symposium offers two breakout sessions. The first will allow participants to choose between three business case studies from companies of various sizes. The second session helps attendees put evidence into practice; highlighting financial wellness, chronic disease management, and physical activity for the workplace offering strategies for making positive changes in these areas.  Afternoon sessions include managing presenteeism in the workplace and practical tips for workplace health promotion.

 “We are proud to have such a strong network of business leaders in Maine,” said Sherwood. “Workplace health promotion is essential to the vitality of Maine’s economy.  Future economic success in Maine is tied to the health of our workforce and our ability to retain and attract great companies to our state.”

The Wellness Council of Maine is a licensed partner of the Wellness Council of America, one of the nation’s most trusted voices on workplace wellness. WLCME provides resources, leadership, guidance and support for businesses across Maine to develop and enhance results-oriented workplace wellness initiatives.

For more information on the Symposium, please contact Willow Sherwood, Director, Wellness Council of Maine at (207) 947-0307, director@wellnesscouncilofmaine.org or visit www.wellnesscouncilofmaine.org/Events.

Adventure Bound Rafting, Maine’s premier outdoor adventure, camping, and whitewater rafting company, and the Androscoggin Land Trust (ALT), a regional land trust in the Androscoggin River watershed, will be offering the opportunity to view this year’s Great Falls Balloon Festival (Aug 19-21) from the Androscoggin River on rafts traditionally meant for whitewater rafting.

“Everything we do is geared to engaging youth and families and helping them explore the outdoors”, said John Philbrick of Adventure Bound Rafting. Based in Caratunk (Maine), Adventure Bound offers whitewater rafting trips, camping, canoe trips, rock climbing and family fun in an alcohol-free environment. “Normally we’re taking trips on the Kennebec and Dead River. This is the second year of working with the Androscoggin Land Trust and we couldn’t be more pleased to help show off the Androscoggin River.”

Jonathan LaBonte of ALT says excitement around using the Androscoggin River for recreation is growing. “The next generation in Lewiston-Auburn deserve a chance to experience that excitement. For an outfitter like Adventure Bound to recognize our work and to offer to help connect youth to the river is amazing.”

Both LaBonte and Philbrick acknowledge most eyes will be on the sky but they hope to also use this opportunity to talk about the river. “There are a lot of positive things happening with the Androscoggin, from new recreational development and new parks to the revitalization of riverfronts like Lewiston-Aububrn’s. While we know our visitors enjoy the balloons, hopefully they will remember the vantage point of LA from which they saw them,” says LaBonte.

Weather permitting, balloon launch viewing trips on the Androscoggin River will launch from the Little Andy Park boat access on Second Street in Auburn. Launch times and further details will be available at www.facebook.com/advbound, and www.androscogginlandtrust.org