Portland Resident Opens SingleSource Professional Staffing

Portland, Maine (1-26-09)—Expressing optimism in the prospect of an improving economy within the coming year, Portland resident Matt Noone has opened SingleSource Professional Staffing Service in Portland to meet anticipated demand for permanent and temporary skilled professionals among area businesses
SingleSource Staffing, which specializes in the placement of skilled professionals in accounting, finance, administrative and clerical positions on both a temporary and permanent basis, will focus on Portland's small to mid-size businesses with annual revenues between $5 million and $50 million

Noone, a 10-year veteran of the staffing industry, left industry giant Robert Half International where he had worked for 85 years to open his own agency in his hometown under the auspices of Massachusetts-based Microtech Staffing Group

I chose Portland because it is home, a market I know and understand, and a city that is in a good position to thrive economically, said NooneI have always enjoyed working here People are hardworking and have a lot of integrity In this market there is high-demand for skilled accounting and finance professionals, which is the primary focus of SingleSource Staffing

Noone sees signs of an economic turnaround beginning in the fourth quarter of this year that will help position him to meet the anticipated demand for skilled professionals  “Nationally unemployment is 7%, but for skilled accounting and finance professionals, it is significantly less  With the demands of Sarbanes Oxley and increased government regulation, along with a decline in new accounting and finance graduates, supply does not meet the demand, and we have the skilled workers to fill the void

The staffing industry is one of the nation’s fastest growing businesses with estimated sales of $24 billion in 2008 Generally, it is seen as a bellwether industry, often witnessing economic improvement and an increase in demand for employees six months in advance of typical businesses

To me, this year was the perfect time to start my business in Portland, and to use my entrepreneurial skills and industry experience to launch my own staffing agency, said Noone My philosophy is to offer superior service at a more competitive rate I believe my passion for understanding the needs of clients, which will enable them to move their business forward, will serve me well in this market”

A native of Brunswick, Maine and a graduate of North Yarmouth Academy, Noone graduated from the University of Vermont with degrees in history and political science He is a member of the regional Chamber of Commerce