Joe Saindon and Mike Tyler, owners of the new North Atlantic Inflatables Company that specializes in high quality inflatables at very affordable prices, report having a great show at the recent Boston Boat Show. The company is doing so well that they are now moving into a new location at Gowan Marine, 400 Commercial St.
Check out their product line at www.northatlanticinflatables.com.
Port Harbor Marine in So. Portland has launched a timely alternative to boat ownership called the Boat Club in Maine. The program maximizes the benefits of the Maine boating experience while eliminating many of the responsibilities of boat ownership. Port Harbor’s President, Rob Soucy, said the concept grew out of the company’s successful boat rental program at its five locations and includes a program for Family Membership as well as Business Membership.
Perkins Olson law firm is serving as general counsel for Reed & Reed on the Kibby Mountain wind farm. This new project will generate enough power for 50,000 single family homes. Assignments like these are especially rewarding as the wind farm construction project will create high-paying, high-skilled jobs and clean energy for the citizens of Maine.
In the greater Portland area there are close to 30 NAPA AutoCare Centers. These are certified professional technicians that service local cars and utilize NAPA Auto Parts’ extensive inventory of parts and products. As we exit winter, a notoriously flat business cycle, most centers are up or holding strong. Peter Brown, owner of the Cumberland Avenue Garage, a NAPA AutoCare center, says “Although business could always be better we’re doing well and optimistic for spring and summer. 26 years at the corners of Cumberland & Washington have taught us to count our blessings and look to the future.”
At a time when many fine dining establishments are fearful, Johnny Robinson decided to take his well known restaurant in Falmouth, Finch’s, change the name, totally renovate the interior, expand his bar and reopen his doors two weeks later, January 15th. Lo and behold, since that auspicious day, he’s been booked solid and the bar has been doing a handsome evening business. No tucking it in and waiting for fortune to come his way, this redhead is kicking butt and taking names!
According to Steve DiMillo, Valentine’s Day was the biggest day since DiMillo’s opened its doors 26 years ago. And according to Steve, other local restaurants were packed on February 14. As an aside, the wait on Saturday, March 14 at DiMillo’s was about 30 minutes!
While the rest of the country talks doom and gloom, auto entrepreneur, Ira Rosenberg’s Prime Motor Group Maine stores sold 532 cars in February! Ira continues to be upbeat and is looking forward to more action come Spring!
Portland Harbor Museum has announced that it has moved from its former location at SMCC in South Portland to the former WT. Grant Building on Congress St., in downtown Portland and has scheduled a grand opening for May 21. The grand opening will include, among its many fascinating exhibits, photo displays of the working waterfront by renowned photographers Nance Trueworthy and Dean Abramson.
