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Maine Revenue Services is modernizing Maine’s online tax system to make managing your taxes easier, faster, and more convenient. The Maine Tax Portal will allow taxpayers and tax professionals to file and pay state taxes, set up payment plans, update account details, check on refunds and view notices from Maine Revenue Services. The service will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Why attend?
How you file, manage, and pay your Maine taxes online has changed. The Maine Tax Portal has replaced the legacy systems you may have previously used (I-File, EZ Pay, MEETRS). Our LIVE Maine Tax Portal training webinars are your opportunity to get the information you need to begin using the Maine Tax Portal. The Maine Tax Portal is already open for many different taxes – see the list at www.maine.gov/revenue/portal.
What can I expect?
• Webinars will last for approximately one hour, with Q&A sessions to follow. Please allow 90 minutes to participate.
• Webinars will be recorded and available for later viewing at maine.gov/revenue/webrecordings.
• Webinars will be held via Zoom. Participants do not need cameras or microphones to participate. Telephone dial-in options will not be available.
Who should attend?
These webinars cover the new Maine Tax Portal functionality that will become available on October 10, 2023. You only need to attend one session for the topic that's relevant to the taxes you pay.
This training session will specifically cover information for taxpayers who file the following tax: Individual Income Tax. This session is being offered on multiple dates and times; while you need only attend a session once, you may attend as many times as desired if you wish to repeat the session and review the material again.
To help you prepare for the Maine Tax Portal, Maine Revenue Services is hosting tax portal training, where you will learn:
• When you can begin using the Maine Tax Portal
• Exciting new features to make filing, paying, and managing state taxes faster and more convenient than ever
• How to create a login
• How to set up account access between you and your tax professional (or clients if you are a tax professional)
Maine Revenue Services is a bureau of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services.
Free
ContactTaxpayer Assist,
2076249784,
taxpayerassist@maine.gov
https://www.maine.gov/revenue/mtpwebinarschedule
Hosted byMaine Revenue Services
In this session, we will review the essential techniques to prepare your organization for financial peaks and valleys. Learn how to develop robust revenue models that adapt to changing market conditions, allowing you to navigate economic uncertainties and capitalize on growth opportunities. By the end of the webinar, attendees will possess the knowledge and tools to build resilient financial frameworks, ensuring long-term sustainability and success in dynamic nonprofit environments.
$45 MANP members / $65 Nonmembers (Financial assistance is available upon request; see event listing for details)
ContactJohn Clark,
2078711885,
Learn@NonprofitMaine.org
Intended Audience: Any nonprofit professional! Executive Directors and any staff directly responsible for managing finances and operations, as well as board members looking to better understand their organization’s financial path.
Hosted byMaine Association of Nonprofits
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Experience a day at our Hot Desk, then unwind and interact with other entrepreneurs and professionals at our monthly event. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and stimulating conversations. All for $20
Last Thursday of every month.
4 pm to 5 pm,
Keep the excitement going after
Join us next door at Rusty Bus Brewing $1 off pints*
*for those who mixed and mingled!
$20
Contactkathlyn tancrede,
207-910-2811,
info@75parkst.com
Kathlyn Tancrede
Wondering what’s next for your business, or thinking about starting one and haven’t settled on an idea? This 2-hour interactive workshop uses structured content and peer feedback to get you started.
You will leave this workshop with:
Frameworks for ideating
3 ideas for your business
2-3 low/no cost ways to quickly test each idea
$45 for Non-Members
ContactKathlyn Tancrede,
207-910-2811,
kathlyn@75parkst.com
Registration closes March 20
Hosted byDanielle Snow
MEREDA speaks with 3 local restaurant entrepreneurs/moguls who have been intertwined into the real estate fabric of Greater Portland for decades. They will discuss how their businesses have changed over the years, where they see the restaurant scene going and the effect of covid, labor shortage and other economic drivers. You will receive first hand insight on where restaurant owners see their futures going in Greater Portland and potentially beyond!
Seating Capacity: 100 – We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins.
EVENT PARKING: Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay- within 10 minutes of parking.
This event is sponsored by Norway Savings Bank.
Members: $45 each | Non-Members: $55 each
Prices increase by $10 after March 21.
Shelly Clark,
207-874-0801 ,
info@mereda.org
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by March 21. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend or who cancels after March 21.
Hosted byMEREDA
The Business Funding & Resources Forum is a free event for all businesses and start-ups. This forum offers access to various funding sources, resources, and services. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our sponsors, engage in multiple rounds of business speed networking to connect with preferred experts, and plus door prizes, refreshments, and ample opportunities for business networking. Pre-registration is highly recommended to help us with planning.
Free
ContactJames Macomber,
2079742476,
jmacomber@penquis.org
Pre-registration is highly recommended to help us with planning.
Hosted byPiscataquis County Economic Development Council, Androscoggin Bank, & MaineStream Finance
The Business Funding & Resources Forum is a free event for all businesses and start-ups. This forum offers access to various funding sources, resources, and services. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our sponsors, engage in multiple rounds of business speed networking to connect with preferred experts, and plus door prizes, refreshments, and ample opportunities for business networking. Pre-registration is highly recommended to help us with planning.
FREE
ContactJames Macomber,
2079742476,
jmacomber@penquis.org
Pre-registration is highly recommended to help us with planning.
Hosted byMaineStream Finance & Penquis
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Roux Institute at Northeastern University invites you to join us for a special Women Who Empower panel discussion and reception. In this panel, Catalyzing Maine’s Future: Women Partnering to Drive Ideas into Impact, we’ll hear from female leaders in both their personal and professional lives. Through this conversation, we'll understand the role that partnership has played to enrich their opportunities and accomplishments.
Whether you’re a professional, student, or simply someone who champions gender equality and empowerment, this event promises to be an enriching experience filled with meaningful dialogue and networking opportunities. We hope that attendees will walk away inspired to consider how they, together, can further impact for Maine’s future.
Registration is open to the public. This is an in-person event only. Paid parking is available on-site.
FREE event. Paid parking is available on-site.
ContactThe Roux Institute at Northeastern University,
207-376-9960,
roux_marketing@northeastern.edu
The Roux Institute at Northeastern University
Join this event to learn from inspirational female entrepreneurs as they share their journey leading diverse teams and owning their own power and potential.
Hear from four amazing women about how they owned their role as a boss, learned to delegate, and how they manage when things get tough. This event will focus on the leadership aspects of being an employer.
They'll address topics like:
Developing the confidence to hire and lead
Leadership challenges in managing a team
Mastering delegation
Managing workplace conflict
Be prepared to walk away inspired by our speakers and energized to Become a Boss.
Location: US Custom House 312 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
This event is hosted by the CEI Women's Business Center, SCORE Maine, the Maine Small Business Development Center, and the Veteran's Business Outreach Center.
FREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.org
Coastal Enterprises, Inc Women's Business Center
Spokeswomen: a facilitated peer group designed to help female entrepreneurs become more persuasive and effective communicators for a wide range of situations.
How does it work? Through this highly interactive 8-week online program, participants will gain clarity and develop their own personal style of speaking about their business. Each session is an opportunity to practice storytelling through a range of speaking scenarios, all with a supportive sounding board of female entrepreneurs who provide feedback and encouragement. Through supplementary homework exercises, participants deepen their understanding of persuasive speaking tools and techniques to be a confident and effective communicator.
The Spokeswomen cohort has a maximum of 10 participants to allow for ample speaking opportunities along with fostering connection and vulnerability among participants.
From scenarios including casual inquiries about your business to professional elevator pitches, Spokeswomen will provide a space for you to practice techniques for all types of situations so you can feel confident speaking on the spot.
“Spokeswomen gave me all of the information I never knew I needed! By the end of the course, I was able to confidently and clearly define who I am as a professional and explain my services and their benefits. I learned tricks for making my speeches and content entertaining, engaging, and relatable. I’ve been afraid of promoting my business because I didn’t have the words to market in a convincing way. I no doubt believe that my business will grow now that I’ve gotten over this hurdle. It has been the missing link.” – Spokeswomen Participant Summer 2022
When does Spokeswomen begin? We will be kicking off our Spring 2024 Spokeswomen cohort on April 3rd. Sessions will be 2-hours, from 4pm-6pm, meeting virtually via Zoom for 8 weeks.
What happens at the end of the course? The course will culminate with a virtual speaking event, at which each participant will present their “goal speech” and get a final.
Who should sign up? Maine-based female entrepreneurs who are currently in business.
How much does the program cost? Typically, this program costs $250 per person but for our Spring 2024 cohort, we will be offering this free of charge.
What if my business does not entail public speaking? Spokeswomen will help to build your comfort with speaking up in all kinds of situations that you may find yourself in as an entrepreneur — making a pitch, speaking in front of groups, interviewing, selling, negotiating, and more. No matter what kind of business you own, your ability to communicate your message is essential.
Session Dates: Spokeswomen will meet on Zoom on the following dates:
April 3rd, 4:00pm-6:00pm
April 10th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
(No Session April 17th)
April 24th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
May 1st, 4:00pm-6:00pm
May 8th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
May 15th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
May 22nd, 4:00pm-6:00pm
May 29th, 4:00pm-6:00pm
FREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.org
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
Join us on April 4 from 4-6 pm for Law & Regulatory Professionals Networking. Calling all professionals working in the E2 law and regulatory sectors of Maine to participate. Bring your knowledge and experience to share with up-and-coming members of the community!
Thank you to the Old Port Sea Grill for hosting this gathering, there is street parking available around the venue.
$10-$20
ContactJacqui Baker,
207-800-8324,
jacqui@e2tech.org
Register via the website or when you arrive!
Hosted byE2Tech
Looking for a personal or professional growth opportunity? Interested in getting more involved in your community? Want to stretch as a leader? Nonprofit board or committee service can be a rewarding way to invest in your community, meet incredible people, build new skills and boost your resume! But, is this volunteer opportunity the right fit for you? And where do you even start?
Join us for this virtual lunch and learn!
Participants will walk away with:
-A deeper understanding of the role of nonprofits and boards.
-Clarity on whether board service is a good fit for their goals.
-Strategies to identify opportunities that match their passions and talents.
-A list of the top questions to ask organizations when exploring board service.
$0-$15 (Suggested fee) Open to the everyone!
ContactJohn Clark,
2078711885,
learn@nonprofitmaine.org
This session is for people at any point in their career who are:
-New to nonprofit board/committee service,
-Want to deepen their community impact,
-Interested in growing as leaders and building their network
-Trying to decide if board service is the right choice for them,
-Wondering how to get started!
Maine Association of Nonprofits
Business, and life, can be viewed as a journey.
Where are you on your journey? Your business cycle? How are you leading the life of a heroine as you start / grow your business?
In 1990, Maureen Murdock wrote The Heroine’s Journey: Woman’s Quest for Wholeness as a response to Joseph Campbell’s traditional model of the Hero's Journey. She felt his model failed to address the specific psycho-spiritual journey of contemporary women. She developed a model describing the cyclical nature of the female experience.
Join us to share, to listen, to learn in this safe forum for conversation.
You might be interested in reading about the Heroine’s Journey before or after we meet:
Maureen Murdock's Heroine Journey Arc - The Heroine Journey's Project
Articles: The Heroine's Journey | Maureen Murdock
Register Today!
FREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.org
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's
The Green Home + Energy Show is a one-day event that brings together the leaders in Maine’s sustainable home and energy industries. From solar power to heat pumps, air quality to air sealing, and electric vehicles to green home goods, you’ll find endless inspiration for creating your high-performing, green and healthy home—whether you are looking to build, buy or enhance an existing property.
Come with a specific question about your home or energy project or browse the booths and find inspiration in this thriving industry. Chat with experts, find new products, learn about financing and incentive programs and get your questions answered.
Test drive an electric vehicle at the EV Expo, enjoy coffee, baked goods and lunch, shop sustainable goods at the Maine Makers Fair, and learn directly from experts at free workshops included with admission! Plus, new for 2024: discover local businesses and nonprofits that prioritizing eco-friendly landscaping practices at the premiere Sustainable Landscape Expo.
As home to many nationally recognized building science and design professionals, Maine is leading the way in the high-performing home industry. Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from these highly sought out professionals.
$10 in advance; $15 at the door. Students get in free with college ID. Kids under 18 are free.
ContactMaggie Perkins,
(207) 620-0055,
maggie@thesunriseguide.com
Green & Healthy Maine HOMES
This workshop is catered to those who are either preparing to build a website or already have a website and want to market it properly.
Join WBC Web Design & Marketing Consultant, Mercedes Arnold, to learn how to use social media, e-newsletters, and networking events as ways to market your business/website. Discover strategies that can help you create customer/brand loyalty so that people return to your site.
We will talk about how SEO is affected by the traffic levels to your website and do a marketing Q&A and brainstorming session at the end of the session.
Register Today!
FREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.org
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center