The Greater Portland Business Expo is coming to the Holiday Inn by the Bay on April 5.  Presented by the Portland Regional Chamber, the Expo, with tradeshow and free seminars, allows attendees to learn about the region’s most exciting businesses.

“Our goal is to give Expo attendees the opportunity to explore the innovative businesses that are the face of the Portland Region,” said Kerry Rasor of the Portland Regional Chamber.  “Our exhibitors and seminar presenters understand the business climate in Portland and beyond and are excited to share their ideas.”

In addition to a tradeshow floor with a host of exhibitors, the Business Expo offers six free educational seminars throughout the day.  Topics include: inspiring employees for better performance, facebook for health, an entrepreneurs roundtable, increasing profits, morale and market share, making the most of your Chamber membership, and increasing web presence.

The Business Expo will be conc

THE LANDING AT PINE POINT presents:
DANCE PARTY featuring COLORBLIND
March 26, 2011
Details:
Our dance parties are a great way to get out and enjoy some fabulous entertainment and we've got COLORBLIND, playing all the great funk, soul and classic dance hits that you're looking for. A great band with a great sound and they'll have you on the dance floor till the last note.

DOORS: 8:00PM
CURTAIN: 9:00PM
SETTING: CLUB
Tix:
PREMIER: $15
Includes cocktail service at your floor table
MEZZANINE: $15
Includes cocktail service at your 2nd floor table
GENERAL: $10
No Reserved Seating.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The fire department in Portland, Maine, has received a grant that will allow it to buy oxygen masks for pets that need help in surviving fires.

The Planet Dog Foundation donated $1,000 to the fire department for oxygen masks that can be fitted for dogs and cats. The foundation says smoke inhalation is a leading cause of death for pets trapped in fires.

The special oxygen masks are designed specifically for animals' faces and come in three sizes.

The foundation is the nonprofit arm of Planet Dog, a dog product company based in Portland.