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Wednesday October 1, 2008

Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce business-to-business expo
Sponsor: Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Come meet the capital area's business community—explore, make connections and learn more about what makes this area so unique. This event is a terrific opportunity to build your business. Get out of the office and get up to speed on topics from technology to marketing. In a single afternoon you can attend the KVCC Annual Meeting, network with prospects and compare hundreds of the latest products, services, and companies committed to helping your business grow.
Place: Augusta Civic Center North Wing
Cost: Free
Contact: 623-4559
Leadership for diversity, inclusion and equity
Sponsor: Maine Association of Nonprofits
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Do you want to address inclusion and equity more effectively within your organization? Perhaps your board or staff isn’t as diverse as you’d like, or you keep losing members from marginalized groups? Perhaps you want to reach out more effectively to and better serve people of color, immigrants, the GLBT community or working class and poor people. If any of these questions apply, then this half-day SkillBuilder is for you. Come learn strategies, share your successes and struggles, and plan your next steps.
Place: Iris Network, Portland
Cost: $50 for members, $100 for nonmembers
Contact: 871-1885
Workshop on new cluster initiative award program
Sponsor: Maine Technology Institute
Time: 3-5 p.m.
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is launching a series of six workshops on its new Cluster Initiative Award Program in Belfast, Caribou, Gardiner, Orono, Portland and Rumford. Participation in a workshop or a personal interview is required as a condition for submitting an application due on November 14, 2008, the deadline for the current Request for Applications. The new Cluster Initiative Program replaces MTI’s previous Cluster Enhancement Award Program, and expands it to awarding more than $2 million per year. The program is designed to strengthen business networks, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and support projects that strategically advance Maine’s technology clusters.
Place: MTI offices, 405 Water St., Gardiner
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Adams, 582-4790, ext. 206, or ladams@mainetechnology.org
Lunch and finances
Sponsor: Spectrum Generations
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Following the luncheon Britt Hatch, Mortgage Loan Officer, and Kim Nason, Vice President and Market Manager for Camden National Bank will lead a discussion on Reverse Mortgages. The suggested donation is $3.50 for guests who are disabled or over 60 years of age. The cost is $5.50 for anyone under 60 years of age.
Place: Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main St., Damariscotta
Cost: Free
Contact: 563-1363

Thursday October 2, 2008

Cynergy hosts a mock debate
Sponsor: Bangor Savings Bank
Time: 5-7p.m.
www.CynergyAugusta.com
Place: Higher Grounds, Hallowell
Cost: Free
Contact: Staff, 623-4558
Husson University & Maine
Sponsor: Husson Business Breakfast Series
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Husson University announces its 2008-2009 Business Breakfast Series that will commence with Husson President, William H. Beardsley addressing the growing dynamic link between Husson and Maine’s business community. Above all else, Husson is an outspoken champion of the private sector, regulatory and tax reform, as well as private investment all demonstrating that Maine is a great place to operate a business. How might we strengthen those ties so that we grow together? This, the first breakfast in the Series, will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Dickerman Dining Commons on the Husson Bangor campus. Fee is $10.00 which includes breakfast. For reservations call 941-7129, email: breakfast@husson.edu, or on the web at www.husson.edu/businessbreakfast . The remaining Series schedule includes: - “Maine’s Economic Forecast,” with Maine Development Foundation president, Laurie Lachance, Thursday, November 13, 2008 - “Maine’s Banking Future,” with John Edwards, Exec. VP and Chief Banking Officer, Bangor Savings Bank and William Lucy, President & CEO of Merrill Bank, Thursday, January 22, 2009. - “Maine’s Energy Future,” with John Kerry, Director, Maine State Planning Office, Office of Energy Independence & Security, Thursday, February 19, 2009. - “Maine Transportation Future” (speaker to be announced), Thursday, March 12, 2009. - “World View Series” presentation (speaker to be announced), Thursday, April 23, 2009. The Mission of Husson’s Business Breakfast Series is to bring together people from the community, University, students and alumni to hear speakers address issues of current interest and relevance for our community, state and nation. # # #
Place: Dickerman Dining Hall, Husson Univ., Bangor
Cost: $10 includes breakfast
Contact: Michael Donahue, 941-7129
Workshop on new cluster initiative award program
Sponsor: Maine Technology Institute
Time: 9-11 a.m.
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is launching a series of six workshops on its new Cluster Initiative Award Program in Belfast, Caribou, Gardiner, Orono, Portland and Rumford. Participation in a workshop or a personal interview is required as a condition for submitting an application due on November 14, 2008, the deadline for the current Request for Applications. The new Cluster Initiative Program replaces MTI’s previous Cluster Enhancement Award Program, and expands it to awarding more than $2 million per year. The program is designed to strengthen business networks, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and support projects that strategically advance Maine’s technology clusters.
Place: Abromson Center, USM campus, Bedford Street, Portland
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Adams, 582-4790, ext. 206, or ladams@mainetechnology.org
Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues
Time: 7-9 a.m.
Join WGME 13 Anchor Gregg Lagerquist as he moderates a debate between incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R) and her opponent Congressman Tom Allen (D) As this is a highly attended event, please register no later than September 26th. If you are using the E/I Ticket booklets, please register via email at registrations@portlandregion.com
Place: Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland
Cost: $16 members/$26 nonmembers
Contact: 772-1196, ext. 228

Friday October 3, 2008

What is intellectual property and why should you care
Sponsor: Maine Small Business Development Centers
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Place: Northern Maine Development Commission, 11 West Presque Isle Rd., Caribou
Cost: Free
Contact: 498-8736 or rthompson@nmdc.org

Saturday October 4, 2008

"Come Watch Us Grow!" Educational Workshops
Sponsor: Wright-Ryan Construction, Women Unlimited, and CSG
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Come tour the future home of CSG with staff and Wright-Ryan crew. Learn more about how this historical farm is being preserved and renovated to become the home of the only residential semester science school in the country for girls, opening Fall, 2009. The first 12 people to register will be eligible to build their own toolbox. www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org
Place: Future site of CSG - 308 Wolf Neck Road, Freeport
Cost: FREE -- Call to Register
Contact: Margaret Martin, 865-9700

Monday October 6, 2008

The grantsmanship program
Sponsor: The Grantsmanship Center and Volunteers of America Northern New England
Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
A five-day workshop from Oct. 6-10. Register here: http://tgci.com/gtpregister.asp
Place: Huse School, 39 Andrews Rd., Bath
Cost: $895 (Scholarships are available)
Contact: (800) 421-9512
Workshop on new cluster initiative award program
Sponsor: Maine Technology Institute
Time: 2-4 p.m.
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is launching a series of six workshops on its new Cluster Initiative Award Program in Belfast, Caribou, Gardiner, Orono, Portland and Rumford. Participation in a workshop or a personal interview is required as a condition for submitting an application due on November 14, 2008, the deadline for the current Request for Applications. The new Cluster Initiative Program replaces MTI’s previous Cluster Enhancement Award Program, and expands it to awarding more than $2 million per year. The program is designed to strengthen business networks, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and support projects that strategically advance Maine’s technology clusters.
Place: Northern Maine Development Commission, 11 West Presque Isle Rd., Caribou
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Adams, 582-4790, ext. 206, or ladams@mainetechnology.org

Tuesday October 7, 2008

Philanthropy 101: Building long term relationships
Sponsor: Maine Association of Nonprofits
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Donations from individual donors should be your most consistent form of charitable support. Following on Philanthropy 101 (recommended but not required), participants will explore how to transform one time donors into lifetime donors. Applying the right mix of fundraising activities and building a dialogue with donors will be among the subjects discussed. Course content and hands on exercises are geared towards development professionals, chief professional officers and board members seeking to build a foundation of philanthropy for their organizations.
Place: Bath City Hall
Cost: $50 for members, $100 for nonmembers
Contact: 871-1885
Ascend public forum
Sponsor: Ascend, Maine Association of Nonprofits
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Ascend and other affiliates of Realize!Maine are currently working with the Maine Association of Nonprofts (MANP) to organize public forums around the state to bring the nonprofit community into a forum setting in which area residents can learn more about the organizations working in their region and explore how they may get involved or simply learn about the work being done locally to improve our communities. MANP and Ascend will each give a brief introduction and then the floor will be open for other nonprofits in attendance to speak about thier efforts and of course we'll leave plenty of time for Q&A. Light refershments will be provided. We appreciate your RSVP.
Place: Southern New Hampshire University, Brunswick
Cost: Free
Contact: 623-4568 ext 19, or info@ascendme.com
Workshop on new cluster initiative award program
Sponsor: Maine Technology Institute
Time: 3-5 p.m.
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is launching a series of six workshops on its new Cluster Initiative Award Program in Belfast, Caribou, Gardiner, Orono, Portland and Rumford. Participation in a workshop or a personal interview is required as a condition for submitting an application due on November 14, 2008, the deadline for the current Request for Applications. The new Cluster Initiative Program replaces MTI’s previous Cluster Enhancement Award Program, and expands it to awarding more than $2 million per year. The program is designed to strengthen business networks, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and support projects that strategically advance Maine’s technology clusters.
Place: Target Technology Center, University of Maine, 23 Godfrey Dr., Orono
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Adams, 582-4790, ext. 206, or ladams@mainetechnology.org
Understanding the economics of customer loyalty
Sponsor: Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, Bold Vision Marketing
Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
Every business needs to acquire new customers as well as retain existing customers. How do you define both the near term and long term economic impact of each? What is the value of an engaged ‘evangelist’ customer versus a ‘loyalist’ versus a split-shopper or an occasional shopper? How do you identify the customers who are most at risk? How does the loyalty of your employees affect the loyalty of your customers? Enjoy a thought provoking dialogue and discussion around ways to better understand the economic value of your customers and employees that will allow you to better allocate your resources for greater results. Space is limited. Please register by by October 5th.
Place: Portland Regional Chamber boardroom, 60 Pearl St., Portland
Cost: Free to members/$10 for nonmembers
Contact: 772-2811 ext. 228

Wednesday October 8, 2008

Business after hours
Sponsor: Sanford Springvale Chamber of Commerce, Kennebunk Savings
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.sanfordchamber.org
Place: Kennebunk Savings, Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 324-4280
Nonprofit board financial oversight
Sponsor: Institute for Civic Leadership
Time: 8 a.m.-noon
www.civicleadership.org If you don't know what to look for when you receive your nonprofit's financial reports-and yet you know it's ultimately the board's responsibility-this program is for you. This introductory workshop doesn't deal with how to calculate the numbers; instead it gives you practical guidance on the key areas of the financial reports that tell the most. Today more than ever before, board members must be willing to find the answers and get the training if they don't understand their financial reports. This hands-on workshop is an effective way for you to gain that knowledge.
Place: UMaine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Avenue, Belfast
Cost: $70/$55
Contact: Wayne Griffin, 773-3254
Successful grant proposals: research strategies
Sponsor: Maine Association of Nonprofits
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Are you missing out on funding opportunities because of lack of information? Come to this half-day SkillBuilder, brought to you through a collaboration between the Maine Philanthropy Center and MANP, to learn about possible avenues for grant research and information gathering on foundations that can help you determine potential fit.
Place: Burton M. Cross Building, Room 400, Augusta
Cost: $50 for members, $100 for nonmembers
Contact: 871-1885
Business insider breakfast
Sponsor: Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
Featuring Allyson Hughes Handley, president of UMA www.AugustaMaine.com
Place: Senator Inn & Spa, Western Ave., Augusta
Cost: $15 member, $30 Non-member
Contact: Staff, 623-4558
Financial & Retirement Planning For Women
Sponsor: Bangor Savings Bank, Saco Biddeford Savings Bank, Clark Associates, University of New England, Peopl
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
This seminar is open to all women who want to learn the "Do's and Dont's on Retirement Planning" Please register in advance. Call Elaine at 207- 282-1567 with your credit card payment today. This is one you won't want to miss!
Place: 23 Industrial Park Road, Saco
Cost: $10.00
Contact: Elaine@biddefordsacochamber.org
Workshop on new cluster initiative award program
Sponsor: Maine Technology Institute
Time: 9-11 a.m.
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is launching a series of six workshops on its new Cluster Initiative Award Program in Belfast, Caribou, Gardiner, Orono, Portland and Rumford. Participation in a workshop or a personal interview is required as a condition for submitting an application due on November 14, 2008, the deadline for the current Request for Applications. The new Cluster Initiative Program replaces MTI’s previous Cluster Enhancement Award Program, and expands it to awarding more than $2 million per year. The program is designed to strengthen business networks, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and support projects that strategically advance Maine’s technology clusters.
Place: University of Maine Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Ave., Belfast
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda Adams, 582-4790, ext. 206, or ladams@mainetechnology.org
Marketing your business in a slow economy
Sponsor: Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8-10 a.m.
www.midcoastmaine.com.
Place: Border Trust Business Center, 2 Main St., Topsham
Cost: Free
Contact: 725-8797
Mainebiz Lewiston-Auburn reception
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Place: DaVinci's, Lewiston
Cost: Free
Contact: 761-8379 ext. 26, ssutton@mainebiz.biz
Business after hours
Sponsor: Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Ccmmerce
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.therealmaine.com.
Place: The First, Rockland
Cost: Free
Contact: 596-0376

Thursday October 9, 2008

Business after hours
Sponsor: Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.biddefordsacochamber.org
Place: Fenderson Village Shoppes, 345 North St., Saco
Cost: Free
Contact: 282-1567
Business breakfast
Sponsor: Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
On legislative issues
Place: Thomas College, Waterville
Cost: Free
Contact: 873-3315
MEREDA hosts L/A "Real estate tax assessments & abatements" breakfast seminar
Sponsor: Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA), Maine Bank & Trust
Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
www.mereda.org
Place: Fish Bones American Grill, 70 Lincoln St., Lewiston
Cost: Members: $30 - Non-Members: $40
Contact: Shelly R. Clark, 874-0801
Networking event
Sponsor: Scarborough and South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chambers
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.portlandregion.com
Place: Scarborough Downs, Scarborough
Cost: Free
Contact: 772-2811, ext. 223
Business after hours
Sponsor: Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Place: Wachovia Securities, 23 Water St., Bangor
Cost: Free
Contact: 947-0307

Friday October 10, 2008

Summit 2008: Charting Maine's future
Sponsor: GrowSmart Maine
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Since 2006, when the GrowSmart-Brookings report defined an "action plan for sustainable prosperity in Maine," our state has made major new commitments towards growing our innovation economy, enhancing our "quality of place," and reorganizing governments to make more efficient use of public resources. Now, GrowSmart Maine wants to initiate the next stages of our “action plan.” How can Maine secure dedicated, long-term funding to preserve and enhance its “quality places” - our Main Streets, downtowns, working landscapes, and wildlands? How will Maine’s government systems, structures, and resources need to adapt to become more effective and less expensive for taxpayers? And how might the linked challenges of climate change and energy prices spur new innovation and growth in Maine’s innovation economy and natural resource-based industries? We want you to help us answer these questions and realize a new era of sustainable prosperity in Maine.
Place: Augusta Civic Center
Cost: $95 for nonmembers/$75 for members/$85 for groups of more than five
Contact: 874-9275 x316, jesse@growsmartmaine.org

Monday October 13, 2008

Ruby User Group
Sponsor: TechMaine
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Dojo Toolkit - with John Moore. No charge; open to the public. Please register to attend at www.mesda.com.
Place: TechMaine Technology Center, 506 Main Street, Westbrook
Cost: free
Contact: Todd@techmaine.com

Tuesday October 14, 2008

Introduction to Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Sponsor: Maine Association of Nonprofits
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Would you like to learn the basics of how to design and maintain your own website? Come to this full-day SkillBuilder, available at a significant discount through MANP's collaboration with Burgess Computer, to learn the skills that will help you create, edit and manage web pages easily using Dreamweaver CS3. Adobe Dreamweaver allows you to create web pages and manage them using a word-processor style interface. You will leave with the skills necessary to take on the task! Note: Attendees should have basic computer and word processing skills; HTML knowledge is not necessary, but we will explore it a little during class. Class size is limited to 10 participants.
Place: Burgess Computer, Bath
Cost: $80 for members, $160 for nonmembers
Contact: 871-1885
Family business pyschology
Sponsor: Institute for Family-Owned Businesses
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Family business psychologist and author to speak to family businesses. Mend that key relationship, build family cohesion, learn how to understand "hot buttons" --yours and theirs-- and build your business' effectiveness. Presented by Jane Adams. A networking reception to follow.
Place: USM Glickman Family Library, Portland
Cost: $20 for Institute members and their guests/$50 nonmember
Contact: Tom Juenemann, 780-5935

Wednesday October 15, 2008

Mid-Maine Chamber networking reception
Sponsor: Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce
Time: 17:30:00
Place: Veilleux Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Waterville, 04901
Cost: Free
Microsoft Office 2007 new features: How to get around and why you will like it
Sponsor: Maine Association of Nonprofits
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
We've heard it said, and we've said it ourselves - Office 2007 looks completely different! But fear not, navigating the new Office 2007 Ribbon environment is a snap and many things are much easier to find and use than ever before! Come learn where all your favorite tools, dialog boxes and menu commands went, how to be compatible with Office 2003 users, and all about the concept behind this new, sleek design. This half-day SkillBuilder, available at significant discount through MANP's collaboration with Burgess Computer, will explore the Office 2007 interface in Microsoft Word and Excel, and will peek at PowerPoint, Outlook and/or Access depending on attendee interest. By the end of class, the mystery will be solved and your Office 2007 adventure can begin! Note: Attendees should have be familiar with Microsoft Windows and a previous version of Microsoft Office.
Place: Burgess Computer, Bath
Cost: $65 for members, $130 for nonmembers
Contact: 871-1885
Incubator Without Walls business class series
Sponsor: Downeast Business Alliance
Time: Tuesday evenings & Wednes
Business owners! It’s 3:00 a.m. Do you know what your numbers are telling you? We can show you. We've helped almost 400 businesses in Hancock and Washington counties since 1996. Our Incubator Without Walls classes for small business start this fall in Machias and Ellsworth. Call us or visit www.downeastbiz.org for an application.
Place: Machias & Ellsworth
Cost: Free
Contact: Elizabeth Sprague, 479-3071 or Jeff Ackerman, 664-2424 ext. 4470
PresentingPOWER: Presenting skills for audiences of 1 to 1,000!
Sponsor: Dynamic Components of Personal POWER
Time: 10:30
Details & register here: http://www.jimbouchard.org/EVENTS.htm
Place: Border Trust Business Center, Topsham, ME
Cost: $49...Free with PowerTOOLS session!
Contact: Jim Bouchard
PowerTOOLS for Online Marketing & Social Networking
Sponsor: Dynamic Components of Personal POWER
Time: 8:30
Register online: http://www.jimbouchard.org/EVENTS.htm First 10 can attend bonus session: PresentingPOWER FREE!
Place: Border Trust Business Center, Topsham
Cost: $49
Contact: Alex Armstrong

Thursday October 16, 2008

Technology Commercialization, Step by Step
Sponsor: Maine Center for Enterprise Development
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
This session will break down the steps to commercialization, giving you a flexible timeline for incremental success as you develop your product. Looking at cycles of development, we will discuss what a start-up can expect to accomplish with limited resources and how they can extend those resources without hiring expensive staff. We will cover the key issues in getting to market, the critical factors for success and some capitalization tips, as well. Presenter: Meriby Sweet, Director of the Maine Small Business & Technology Development Center, at MTI, in Gardiner. Ms. Sweet has more than 20 years experience with high-tech firms ranging from hardware and lasers to software and e-commerce. During that time she was involved in the commercialization of biotech products, smart phones, software applications and internet offerings.
Place: 110 Abromson Center, USM, Portland
Cost: Free
Contact: Sandra Stone, 228-8524
Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce business after hours
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Place: Union River Lobster Pot, Ellsworth
Cost: Free
Contact: 667-5584
Lunch & learn workshops for entrepreneurs
Sponsor: Maine Center for Enterprise Development
Time: noon-2 p.m.
"Technology Commercialization, Step by Step." This session will break down the steps to commercialization, giving you a flexible timeline for incremental success as you develop your product. The speaker: Meriby Sweet, Director of the Maine Small Business & Technology Development Center, at MTI, in Gardiner. Ms. Sweet has more than 20 years experience with high-tech firms ranging from hardware and lasers to software and e-commerce. During that time she was involved in the commercialization of biotech products, smart phones, software applications and internet offerings.
Place: Abromson Center, USM campus, Bedford Street, Portland
Cost: $10/Free for students and MCED client companies
Contact: Sandra Stone, workshops@mced.biz or 228-8524
Chamber breakfast
Sponsor: Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:15-9 a.m.
Featuring Senatorial candidates Susan Collins and Tom Allen. www.androscoggincounty.com
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, Auburn
Cost: $15 members/$20 nonmembers
Contact: 783-2249
Customer service, Cheers style
Sponsor: Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
www.midcoastmaine.com
Place: University College Bath/Brunswick, Bath
Cost: Free
Contact: 725-8797
Breakfast biz
Sponsor: Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Ccmmerce
Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
www.therealmaine.com
Place: The Samoset Resort, Rockport
Cost: Free
Contact: 596-0376
Business after hours
Sponsor: Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.portlandregion.com
Place: Andover College, South Portland
Cost: Free
Contact: 772-2811, ext. 228
Androscoggin County Chamber business after hours
Sponsor: Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.androscoggincounty.com
Place: The Public Theatre, Lewiston
Cost: Free
Contact: 783-2249
Androscoggin County Chamber Breakfast
Sponsor: Camden National Bank & Mainebiz
Time: 7:15 AM
Register online at www.androscoggincounty.com
Place: Hilton Garden Inn Auburn - Riverwatch
Cost: $15 (member) $20 (non-member)
Contact: Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, 783-2249

Friday October 17, 2008

Continuing education meeting for financial planners
Sponsor: Financial Planning Association of Northern New England
Time: 08:00:00
One-day continuing education meeting for financial planning professionals. Topics include: The smell of peanuts: Planning the large case in a collaborative model; Selected topics in estate planning; Wealth transfer taxation; Employee Stock Ownership Plan integration with qualified and non-qualified plans. An ethics workshop ends the day at an additional cost.
Main program is approved for 4.5 CFP CEs plus an additional 2 CFP CEs for the Ethics program.
Call 603-228-1231 for information on how to register or visit the website given below.

Place: Embassy Suites Portland, 1050 Westbrook Street, Portland, 04102
Cost: $50 FPANNE members; $80 non-members; $45 for Ethics
The Power Problem
Sponsor: Assoication for Consulting Expertise (A.C.E.)
Time: 7:30am
The Power Problem - Sara Burns, President and CEO of Central Maine Power, discusses Maine's electric energy outlook. Sponsored by the Association for Consulting Expertise (A.C.E.). 7:30-9:30am, Portland Country Club, Falmouth. Event includes networking and breakfast. Non-members and guests welcome. Cost is $22 and registration is required in advance by visiting www.consultmaine.com/register. FMI, call 839-6535 or e-mail programs@consultexpertise.com.
Place: Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Rd. (off Route 88), Falmouth
Cost: $22
Contact: Jeff Pike, 839-6535 or jeffpike@bwservices.net
Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber eggs & issues
Time: 7:15-9 a.m.
Chamber wellness program: healthy strategies you can use to make your work more effective
Place: Regional adult/community learning center, 15 Skillins Cir., Bridgton
Cost: Free
Contact: 647-3472, http://www.mainelakeschamber.com
Professional Development Fridays: Workplace Violence Prevention
Sponsor: SMCC
Time: 8 a.m.-noon
www.smccme.edu
Place: SMCC's Professional Development Center, 123 Darling Ave, South Portland
Cost: $95
Contact: 207-741-5758
Professional Development Fridays: Introduction to Supervising
Sponsor: SMCC
Time: 1-4 p.m.
www.smccme.edu
Place: SMCC's Professional Development Center, 123 Darling Ave, South Portland
Cost: $95
Contact: 207-741-5758
The Northern New England Bioneers Conference
Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
This conference begins Friday, Oct. 17 and ends Sunday, Oct. 19. For more information: www.kindledinme.com
Place: USM campus, Portland
Cost:
Contact: 699-4444

Saturday October 18, 2008

Fusion FLAVA Awards Gala
Sponsor: Oxford Networks, Bangor Savings Bank
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
The gala networking event of the year. Join Fusion Bangor for a night of bounteous food, lively entertainment, awards presentations, and fun. This gala event is your night to dress to impress and mix and mingle with a who's who of the region's leaders. www.fusionbangor.com
Place: Bangor International Airport, Airplane Hangar
Cost: $25 Fusion members by 9/15/08; $35 others; $240/table
Contact: info@fusionbangor.com

Monday October 20, 2008

Web Designers User Group
Sponsor: TechMaine
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Making Better Web Sites with CSS - with Rob Landry and Jennifer Ecker. No charge; open to the public. Please register to attend at www.mesda.com
Place: TechMaine Technology Center, 506 Main Street, Westbrook
Cost: free
Contact: Todd@techmaine.com

Tuesday October 21, 2008

Chamber breakfast
Sponsor: Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
Featuring Congressional candidates Charlie Summers and Chellie Pingree. www.midcoastmaine.com
Place: Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport
Cost: Free
Contact: 725-8797

Wednesday October 22, 2008

Business after hours & new members reception
Sponsor: Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, Bayleigh Flooring
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.AugustaMaine.com
Place: Bayleigh Flooring, 276 Whitten Rd.,Hallowell
Cost: Free
Contact: Staff, 623-4558
Networking reception
Sponsor: Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Join us for networking, great food and door prizes at the Falmouth Community Chamber’s BA5. www.portlandregion.com
Place: Natural Fitness, 6 Fundy Rd., Falmouth
Cost: Free
Contact: 772-2811
Chamber after hours
Sponsor: Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.midcoastmaine.com
Place: Day's Jewelers, Brunswick
Cost: Free for chamber members
Contact: 725-8797 or email lindap@midcoastmaine.com

Thursday October 23, 2008

Demystifying the annual fund
Sponsor: Institute for Civic Leadership
Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
www.civicleadership.org This interactive workshop will focus on the primary elements of a comprehensive and diversified annual giving program that requires both board and staff engagement. We will explore tried-and-true fund raising methods and new, emerging strategies. Topics include preliminary planning, corporate and foundation giving, personal solicitation, direct mail, online giving, targeting new donors while upgrading currents ones, and other fundraising strategies.
Place: Laudholm Trust, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells
Cost: $70/$55
Contact: Wayne Griffin, 773-3254
Maine Real Estate & Development Association's Annual Fall Social
Sponsor: Bangor Savings Bank, Preti Flaherty, Ticor Title Insurance Co.
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.mereda.org
Place: Hilton Garden Inn, 65 Commercial St., Portland
Cost: Members: $30 - Non-Members: $45
Contact: Shelly R. Clark, 874-0801
Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce business after hours
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Place: Bangor Savings Bank, Ellsworth
Cost: Free
Contact: 667-5584
Breakfast biz
Sponsor: Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Ccmmerce
Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
Featuring a discussion on economic policymaking. www.therealmaine.com
Place: The Samoset Resort, Rockport
Cost: Free
Contact: 596-0376
Construction industry forum
Sponsor: Albin, Randall & Bennett CPAs
Time: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.arbcpa.com
Place: The Eastland Park Hotel, Portland
Cost: Free
Contact: 784-5739
Manufacturers Association of Maine Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Time: 5-9 p.m.
www.mainemfg.com
Place: Verillo's in Portland
Cost: $75 members, $90 non-members
Contact: Dorota Olaru, dorota@mainemfg.com
University of Maine Engineering Job Fair
Sponsor: UMaine Career Center & College of Engineering
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
This event requires advance employer registration. The deadline to register is October 10th. For more info & to register, visit: www.umaine.edu/career
Place: Student Recreation Center, University of Maine
Cost: $375
Contact: Cathy Marquez, 581-1353

Monday October 27, 2008

Software Testing/QA User Group
Sponsor: TechMaine
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Writing Testable Requirements - with Steven Rakitin, Software Quality Consulting, Inc. No charge; open to the public. Please register to attend at www.mesda.com.
Place: TechMaine Technology Center, 506 Main Street, Westbrook
Cost: free
Contact: Todd@techmaine.com

Tuesday October 28, 2008

It all starts with a big idea: Transforming the Maine economy
Sponsor: USM School of Business, Portland Regional Chamber
Time: 7:30-10 a.m.
The USM School of Business Executive Forum in collaboration with the Portland Regional Chamber will host this forum on transforming the Maine Economy with panelists Sara Burns, President & CEO of Central Maine Power, former Governor Angus King and Kenneth Ault, MD, Director of Maine Medical Center Research Institute. They will share their views and ideas for thinking outside the box to transform the Maine Economy. Please register by October 23rd. Students wishing to register should call the Chamber office at 772-2811 for the $10 student rate.
Place: Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland
Cost: $20/$10 for students
Contact: Nancy Trottier, 772-2811 ext. 233, ntrottier@portlandregion.com
Constant Contact: The power of email marketing
Sponsor: VTEC Education Center, Constant Contact
Time: 8:30 a.m.-noon
www.vtec.org
Place: VTEC offices, 50 Foden Rd., South Portland
Cost:
Contact: 775-0244
PROPEL lunch with the experts
Sponsor: PROPEL
Time: noon-1:15 p.m.
PROPEL, The Chamber Young Members group, is offering a presentation to discuss the basics of investing. www.propelportland.org
Place: Chamber offices, 60 Pearl St., Portland
Cost:
Contact: 772-2811

Wednesday October 29, 2008

Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber after hours
Time: 5-7 p.m.
www.boothbayharbor.com
Place: Coastal Maine Popcorn Co., Boothbay
Cost: Free
Contact: 633-2353, seamaine@boothbayharbor.com
Rural Maine small business conference and B2B show
Time: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
www.ruralmainebiz.org
Place: Penquis Higher Education Center, 50 Mayo St., Dover-Foxcroft
Cost: $35 pre-registration by 10/20/$45 at the door
Contact: James Macomber, 564-7116, jmacomber@penquis.org
Westbrook Community Chamber's Business at Lunch
Time: noon-1:30 p.m.
Featuring Keith Luke, director of economic and community development for the city of Westbrook. www.portlandregion.com
Place: Westbrook Housing, 30 Liza Harmon Dr., Westbrook
Cost:
Contact: 772-1196 ext. 223
The new and improved 504 loan program: How it can work for you
Sponsor: Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Place: Marco's Restaurant, 12 Mollison Way, Lewiston
Cost:
Contact: pbadeau@economicgrowth.org or 784-0161
Java User Group (MaineJUG)
Sponsor: TechMaine
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Topic: Spring Integration - with Mark Fisher. No charge; open to the public. Please register to attend at www.mesda.com.
Place: TechMaine Technology Center, 506 Main Street, Westbrook
Cost: free
Contact: Todd@techmaine.com

Thursday October 30, 2008

Powering Up Maine:How businesses are coping with rising energy costs
Sponsor: Mainebiz
Time: 12:00:00
A half-day event to help businesses learn about choices and resources for coping with energy costs and demands
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm—Educational Exhibits: 15 exhibit booths will display information and provide
hands-on demonstrations of alternative energy sources, energy efficiency options, and energy
management ideas.

2:00 pm to 2:30 pm — Keynote Address: Angus King, former governor and wind farm developer,
will speak about Maine's energy issues.

2:45 pm to 4:15 pm — Panel Discussion: business owners and leaders will talk about the challenge
of generating new energy resources and the "not in my back yard" response that derails
new projects. Moderated by Mainebiz editor Taylor Smith, and Jennifer Rooks from MPBN.

4:30 pm to 6:00 pm — Networking reception: an opportunity to meet the exhibitors, panelists
and other attendees who have a mutual interest in managing energy needs and expenses.
Place: The Wyndhym, 363 Maine Mall Road, South Portland, 04106
Cost: $35.00- includes all day seminar and food and beverage at the reception
Seminar on starting a business
Sponsor: Small Business Administration, Oxford Hills/Buckfield Adult Ed
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/me/ME_FIRSTSTOP.html
Place: Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
Cost:
Contact: 743-8842