*September 2, 2011: A quick announcement to let you know that the weekly tips will be brought up to date soon.  Sometimes it is just a matter of there being only so much time in one day and it has been very busy for us at CORIE these past few months. 

*August 24, 2011: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against American Capital, Ltd. (“American Capital” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ACAS) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duties by the Company or its fiduciaries. American Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm, specializing in management and employee buyouts, mezzanine, acquisition, recapitalization, middle market and growth capital investments.

*Nationally known debt collector and industry insider Bill Bartmann, CEO of CFS II, today took his 50-state “Stop These Criminals” campaign to the Minnesota capital where he presented recommendations to Attorney General Lori Swanson and others for reducing debt collection abuse to consumers in Minnesota.This follows Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signing into law measures that Bartmann recommended for providing new protection for citizens facing collection calls for delinquent credit card bills. Consumer-minded elected officials across the nation are seeking Bartmann’s experience inside the collections industry to close loopholes and end predatory practices. “My industry is overrun with scum bag collectors across America who repeatedly abuse consumers who don’t know their rights,” said Bartmann. “Fortunately, we can stop this abuse. And I know just how to do it.” http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110824006482/en

*The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds eligible Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) of the Sept. 26 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred on July 1 - 11, 2011.

*The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds eligible Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) of the Sept. 23 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for damages caused by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on June 19 – 23, 2011.

*U.S.Vets: July 26, 2011.  United States Veterans Initiative Named Finalist in Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program. http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsLang=en&newsId=20110726006988&div=-1647642379

*First Annual Women Veterans Expo: Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Expo to take place at the Vet Center, White River Junction, Vermont.  (220 Holiday Drive, Gilman office Complex). Event by: Women Veterans of New England, Inc. Found on Facebook under: Women Veteran's of New England.

*Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, who introduced legislation to help female military personnel who have been sexually assaulted get the help they need, announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has agreed to change the way they handle claims from veterans who have been the victims of sexual assault.

*June 22nd Maine Women's Network conference has been cancelled due to low registration.

*June 10, 2011.  U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private Non-Profit Organizations that provide services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low interest rate disaster loans for Anoka and Hennepin counties in Minnesota.

*New England Environmental Education Alliance announces their annual conference, Navigating New England Environmental Education: Charting a Course to an Environmentally Literate Future. To take place in Charlton, MA, October 21-23, 2011.

*Johnston Associates, a leading public affairs and strategic communications consulting firm opens a new office in Portland, Maine.

*Compliance Exchange reports that 3.8 million records were compromised by hackers, with more than a third coming from banks and other financial firms.  Hospitality had an even greater rate of 40 percent.

*The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds eligible Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) in Georgia of the June 28 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for physical damages caused by severe storms, tornadoes, high winds and associated flooding that occurred on April 27 - 28, 2011.

*Congresswomen Chellie Pingree [Maine] has introduced legislation to help female military personnel who have been sexually assaulted to get the help they need and should get.

*June 8, 2011.  The SBA Women-Owned Small Business Procurement Program: What is it and can it help you?  Wednesday, June 8, 2011.  10:00 a.m., Eastern Maine Development Corporation, 40 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.  FMI: Annie at 207-942-6389 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

*June 22, 2011.  Celebration of Amazing Women 2011.  Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland, Maine, 1:00 p.m.  Event by the Maine Women's Network. 

*Monday, May 23, 2011. WMTW Channel 8 news will feature a report on the dangers of Facebook for your children

*Registration open for September 19-21, Information Security and Risk Management conference in Nevada. http://www.isaca.org/Education/Upcoming-Events/Pages/Information-Security-and-Risk-Management-North-America.aspx

*Friday, May 20, 2011. The fifth annual Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spectacular Events on Griffin Road in Bangor.  Open to the public.

*May 10, 2011. Channel 8 Top Stories. Smartphone Makers on the Line Over Privacy.http://www.wmtw.com/video/27844841/detail.html