Maine Family Business Awards announced

SOUTH PORTLAND – Winners of the 2012 Maine Family Business Awards, sponsored by the Institute for Family-Owned Business in partnership with the law firm Verrill Dana, were announced May 14 during the 13th annual celebration at the Marriott at Sable Oaks.

Family-owned business stands the test of time

A local couple have spent almost half their married lives running a small business in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Nation's oldest ship chandlery wins family business award

S.L. Wadsworth of Eastport wins the Institute for Family-Owned Business' Maddy Corson Award.

SNYDER: Family business suits Dale Hunter best

ANALYSIS/OPINION: The fans who wildly cheer the team wanted Dale Hunter back. So did the players, firmly convinced that his way is the right way. Officials in the organization wanted Hunter back, too, enamored with his firm hand and no-nonsense approach. And all of those folks were overjoyed Monday because ...

Family business shut by recession reopens its doors

A Co Antrim town has been buoyed by the news that a family-run business which closed recently after 82 years is to reopen with the creation of 30-plus new jobs. Related Stories Northern Ireland nurse cuts 'to hit patient safety' Church of Ireland Synod blasted for 'homophobia' after vote on marriage Two killed in separate crashes Olympic Torch to be welcomed to Derry by four-day celebration ...