Eddington

Home care business

Debbie Lee has opened Airline Home Care at 1117 Main Road, Eddington.

The business offers personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, respite care and companionship up to 24 hours a day.

Personal care assistants are trained and certified, and all go through a background check.

Lee has been in the health care field for several years, from working with the physically and mentally challenged to working in schools as an educational technician and providing care for the elderly. She is continuing her education in the business field.

For information, call 843-5755, or e-mail Airlinehomecare@adelphia.net.

Bangor

Aircraft inspections

The American Eagle Airlines aircraft maintenance facility at Bangor International Airport has added inspection work to its current maintenance workload, thus resulting in the addition of maintenance jobs.

Since April 30, two-day heavy maintenance inspections on the company’s fleet of Embraer regional jets have been performed at the Bangor facility.

To accomplish the new inspections and to further expand the carrier’s local maintenance capabilities, a $160,000 aircraft tail dock was added to the Bangor facility. The dock fits around the tail of the aircraft allowing technicians to reach and easily work on any part of the tail.

Business Ownership 101

Penquis Community Action Program will offer “Business Ownership 101” 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at Penquis CAP, 262 Harlow St., Bangor. The class will provide an overview of the pros and cons of operating a micro-enterprise, what a business plan is and why it is needed, and resources for business development assistance.

These services are funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested two weeks in advance. For information or registration, contact Tara Murphy at 973-3618.

Child care business

The Penquis CAP Resource Development Center will offer “Developing Your Family Child Care Business” 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 3-31, at Penquis CAP.

The 30-hour Maine Roads to Quality curriculum, developed by the Marion Ewing Kauffman Foundation, helps individuals merge their desire to provide care for children with their need to develop a viable business. The comprehensive training program will help providers think and act as business owners and build sustainable businesses that serve their own needs and the needs of their communities.

The class has a nonrefundable registration fee of $10. Scholarships are available. Enrollment is limited. To register, call 973-3533 by July 23. Mail registration fee to Penquis CAP RDC, 262 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401.

Small business course

Penquis Community Action Program will offer an Incubator Without Walls small business course in Bangor.

An informational meeting will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Penquis CAP, 262 Harlow St., Bangor. Classes will be held 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Aug. 11-Sept. 29 at the same location.

The Incubator Without Walls program helps individuals start and expand businesses with five or fewer employees. The course emphasizes that good management, effective marketing and financial controls lead to increase profits, and that business planning leads to business growth, profits and personal satisfaction. Classes frequently are augmented with guest speakers from the local business community, allowing participants to network with local accountants, web designers, bankers, insurance agents and an array of other experts.

The course and the business training manual are free, but an application is required. For information and an application, call 973-3618.

These services are partially funded by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested two weeks in advance. Contact Tara Murphy at the above number.