New research points to gains for companies that have a gender mix on their boards of directors.

• RPF Environmental has opened a new office at 158 Danforth St., Portland. The business provides indoor air quality assessments; hazardous material testing; asbestos, PCBs, sick building syndrome and mold assessments; construction safety; and OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance services to public and private clients throughout New England. It also has an accredited training center […]

NEW FACES • Todd Goodwin was named chief executive officer of Community Partners Inc. in Biddeford. Goodwin previously served as interim chief executive officer at Milestone Foundation, an addictions services and substance abuse treatment agency. • The University of New England has appointed Barry Costa-Pierce, Ph.D., as its Henry L. & Grace Doherty Endowed Chair […]

Tuesday Resume Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, learn the basics of resume writing. Other programs also available. York County CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale. Call 324-5460 or go to www.mainecareercenter.com for details. “Starting Your Own Business: Learn all the “nuts and bolts,” 6 to 9 p.m. at SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Portland. The fee […]