Governor Baldacci Welcomes Notify MD and 100 New Jobs to Farmington

[MaineDem]

FARMINGTON – Governor John E. Baldacci welcomed Notify MD and 100 new jobs to Maine, saying it is further proof that Maine is a destination for businesses from around the world. The Governor made the statements during the announcement that Notify MD – a provider of after-hours messaging, business hour call management, automated patient-reminders and patient care compliance for physicians – has selected Farmington for its new national Care Coordination Center.

“We are happy to assist in bringing jobs back to the people of Farmington,” said Governor Baldacci. “Notify MD will be providing between 75-100 people with good paying jobs and benefits, which is great news for everyone.”

The Governor’s Pine Tree Zone program was one of the attractions that drew Notify MD to Maine, in addition to the state-of-the-art facility and quality workforce. Notify MD will occupy the Abbot Hill Business Center, a facility formerly housing the MBNA call center.

“Working together was essential,” said the Governor. “Coordination between Bank of America, Greater Franklin Development Corporation, Maine & Company and state agencies was critical in bringing Notify MD to Farmington.”

The company expects to be operational by March 1, 2007. Their client base currently consists of 18,000 physicians in more than 40 states. The Farmington site will be their sixth US contact center, joining others in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Missouri.

“This company’s presence here will not only affect 100 future employees, but it will affect their families and your community by having a good company here for the long haul that was attracted to Maine because of our people and our business environment,” said Governor Baldacci. “Thank you to Notify MD for choosing Maine and congratulations to Farmington for not only adding new jobs, but for adding them with a company that you can be proud to have in Maine and in your town.”

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[Maine-ah]

1. thats great!

we need more of these types of jobs so badly in this state. Seasonal work just doesn't cut it for most families any more.

[Dirtman 1]

2. Farmington Jobs

I agree the Farmington area (and Maine as a whole) could use more good jobs. I am happy these jobs are there for them. However, I'm not convinced "call-center" type jobs will be the best bet in the long term. Just look at the history of them in just the last few years. Lots of people getting the jobs, only to lose them to big lay-offs within a 3-4 year period. That industry is so slippery, the jobs just don't seem to stick. :eyes:

[Maine-ah]

7. I guess I should have clarified

when I say "types of jobs" I mean non-seasonal work. Tourists just aren't coming in the numbers they used to, and the ones that do, are not spending like they used to. It's a different generation, and there are more exciting places to go than Maine (to be honest). Even if the jobs stick around for ten years (like MBNA, which I had family employed at, took retirement option when they left) it's still ten years of good pay and bennies, and improvement to the areas of town that they move into, donations to the schools, and non-profits, ect.... MBNA really cleaned up the South End of Rockland which was over run with slum lords and drug houses.

[Dirtman 1]

3. Hi There

I'm new to DU, but wanted to introduce myself. I tried to do this in a new thread, but the rules allow me to only reply to posts until I have posted several times.??? This seems to be a strange rule, but...
Anyway, I'm retired from Navy living back in my home state of Maine.

Some things some might find interesting are
I was one of three candidates interviewed to be the Commanding Officer at Camp David while President Clinton was in office. I didn't end up getting the job, but it was an honor to be considered.

Even though retired from military, I still am working full timeto help put my daughter through college and finally pay off a mortgage now that we will be in one place long enough to actually own a home. My wife and I lived in 13 diffent houses during our first 16 years of marriage!

Well. that's my quicky introduction.

[MaineDem]

4. Hey there!

Welcome to DU and welcome back to Maine. :hi:

Explore the site, read the posts, and I look forward to reading your responses.

Glad to have you here!

[Dirtman 1]

5. THANKS!

Thanks MaineDem!
There doesn't seem to be much activity on this site lately. Is luckyleftyme2 always as aggresive and out to lunch as he/she seems to be? He/she has a lot of posts, but seems to be really whacked.

[Maine-ah]

6. Hello and welcome to Maine & DU, glad you found us!

:hi:

[Dirtman 1]

8. Thanks Main-ah

Hope you have a Merry Christmas!