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  • Thursday, June 12

    🚩 “How to” – Managing Problem Employees & Building Accountability 🧑‍💼

    One of the most perplexing situations that managers in leadership positions face is how to deal with a difficult employee. In some cases, a difficult employee may need to be let go. This session will focus on practical solutions for managing this employee while reducing your business’ legal risk.

    Accountability is how effective leaders transform individual responsibilities into team results. Learning to reframe accountability into a reciprocal relationship can translate into an empowered and engaged team. This interactive workshop will include collaborative conversation and provide informative tools and practical strategies that can be used to implement a culture of accountability and drive positive results.

    We’ll explore:

    • The classic traits of the problem employee

    • Addressing the employee’s complaints

    • Effective performance management and progressive discipline

    • Best practices for documentation

    • Identifying and addressing red flags

    • Key issues when terminating the problem employee

    Speakers:

    Peter Lowe, Partner, Brann & Isaacson
    Teagan Dow, Founder, Mariner HR


    Sponsored by: The Breakwater Group at Morgan Stanley

    Price

    $ 0 - $35

    Contact

    Brooke Stewart,
    207-281-2414,
    brooke@fambusiness.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Institute for Family-Owned Business (IFOB)d

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    Join us every Thursday this summer for the Fork Food Lab Happy Hour Market, your weekly celebration of local flavor, community vibes, and culinary creativity! This seasonal outdoor market features a rotating lineup of Fork Food Lab members and other Maine makers offering delicious bites, sips, and one-of-a-kind products.

    It’s the perfect after-work destination: grab a drink, connect with friends, and explore what Maine’s vibrant food scene has to offer. Whether you’re a die-hard foodie or just looking to support small businesses in a laid-back setting, the Happy Hour Market is the place to be!

    Follow @forkfoodlab on Instagram for weekly vendor updates, or subscribe to our weekly email newsletter at www.forkfoodlab.com.

    Price

    Free!

    Contact

    Jillian Brazel,
    2075580881,
    jillian@forkfood.com

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Fork Food Lab

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    Do you ever seize up at the thought of having to sell? Suffer from imposter syndrome or a little call reluctance? This workshop will put you in a whole new headspace regarding selling. You'll see a whole new way to position yourself for the Win. From there, you'll learn ten steps to move the needle on your sales efforts within your company.

    It's fun, intuitive and effective!

    SCORE Subject Matter Expert Pete Nikitas shares his accumulated wisdom of a 38-year career as a sales executive. His on-the-job training as a Senior Vice President for Fidelity Investments feeds into his message for entrepreneurs across all industries.

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    SCORE Maine,
    2077721147,
    scoremaine@gmail.com

    Registration details

    Register for this free, online webinar at: https://www.score.org/southernmaine/event/anatomy-a-sales-call-journeyman-versus-professional-1

    Hosted by

    SCORE Maine

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    Your logo isn’t your brand. Your website isn’t your brand. Your brand is the gut feeling people get when they think of your business.

    In this hands-on, interactive workshop, Emily Willis of Modment Studio will guide you through the essential elements of building a brand that actually resonates — one that feels clear, consistent, and memorable.

    Whether you’re a brand-new business or looking to tighten up your existing presence, this session will help you define what makes you stand out and how to communicate it with confidence!

    Over the course of two hours, you’ll learn:

    The 4 pillars of a strong brand: Clarity, Consistency, Connection, and Credibility

    How to define your brand’s unique voice, audience, and differentiator

    Common pitfalls small businesses make with their branding (and how to fix them)

    You’ll leave with a one-page Brand Clarity Canvas — a practical, fill-in-the-blank guide that distills your brand’s core into actionable messaging and direction.

    This isn’t a fluff-filled lecture. It’s a working session designed to give you clarity and quick wins you can apply immediately.

    Ready to make your brand unforgettable? Join us and start building a brand that sticks!

    Register Today!

    Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.

    Price

    FREE

    Contact

    Tara Clark,
    2077510442,
    tara.clark@ceimaine.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center

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    What business structure is best for your venture? How do you legally set up your small business as a specific entity?

    In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Business Advisor, Grace Mo-Phillips will review the differences between Sole Proprietor and Limited Liability Company (LLC) business structures.

    Grace will demonstrate:

    What the benefits are to Sole Prop vs LLC
    What you need to have to formally set up your business structure
    How to legally formalize your business
    Come with questions!

    Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.

    Price

    FREE

    Contact

    Tara Clark,
    2077510442,
    tara.clark@ceimaine.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center

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  • Friday, June 13

    The Maine AI Conference democratizes artificial intelligence for Maine.

    Artificial Intelligence, broadly defined, has unleashed the potential for impact on every aspect of our lives, mainly due to advancements in computing speed and software development.
    - Is your business ready for the new economy led by AI?
    - Are you interested in learning how AI will change the workplace?Do you have exciting developments and ideas to share?
    - Do you have exciting developments and ideas to share?

    The Maine AI Conference brings together industry, academia, and government experts to explore opportunities and challenges that can transform research, teaching, and business processes.

    The annual event is hosted by the University of Maine Artificial Intelligence Initiative, a part of the Office of the Vice President for Research, with support from the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine Portland Gateway.

    Price

    $60 - $100

    Contact

    AI Iniative UMaine,
    2075811506,
    research@maine.edu

    Registration details

    Register online by May 16 for a discount. General registration closes on June 6.

    Hosted by

    University of Maine

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    Curious about grant opportunities for Maine-based small businesses?

    In this 1-hour session, Elaine Theriault-Currier, will conduct a presentation on our Grant Resource Guide providing an overview on several local, statewide, and federal funding programs that will provide grant funding to small businesses.

    Join this session to learn:

    Tips for the Grant Search
    Tips for Applying
    Common vocabulary used in grant opportunities
    Current grants available for Maine-based small businesses
    Register Today!

    This program is meant for Maine-based small businesses.

    Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.

    Price

    FREE

    Contact

    Tara Clark,
    2077510442,
    tara.clark@ceimaine.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center

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  • Saturday, June 14

    What does it take to be a skilled business owner? All of the attributes that can be labeled “soft skills” are often the key difference between successful and challenged businesses.

    These skills are now recognized as ESSENTIAL qualities for anyone to be professionally effective.

    Skills like Creative Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Networking, Time Management are just a few examples of those qualities.

    How do these skills show up in your life and business?

    Biz Fit is an informal, confidential, and supportive gathering where we exchange ideas and share insights!

    Location: MaineStreet Business Building 19 Main Street Machias, ME 04654

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    Register Today!

    Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.

    Price

    FREE

    Contact

    Tara Clark,
    2077510442,
    tara.clark@ceimaine.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc., Women's Business Center

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  • Wednesday, June 18

    Effective employee performance management is essential for creating a strong, aligned, and motivated team. In this session, you’ll learn how performance reviews can drive engagement, clarify expectations, and help employees contribute meaningfully to your business goals.

    We’ll explore how structured feedback supports company culture, improves communication, and provides a clear framework for measuring performance. Whether you’re managing your first employee or leading a team, this workshop will offer practical insights and tools to strengthen your internal process.

    Bonus: Attendees will receive a free performance management form to support their employee review process.

    What You’ll Learn:

    Why performance reviews matter—and how to do them well
    How to align employee goals with business strategy
    Ways to use feedback to support retention and accountability
    Tools to track and evaluate employee performance

    Register now for this free webinar and build a more effective team with better performance management.

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    SCORE Maine,
    2077721147,
    scoremaine@gmail.com

    Registration details

    Register for this free, online webinar at: https://www.score.org/centralmaine/event/employee-performance-management

    Hosted by

    SCORE Maine

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    Are you stumped by Instagram Reels?

    WBC Social media consultant, Katie Kelley, will walk you through the basics of Instagram Reels including video creation tips using just your phone, audio choices and helpful apps to make creating Reels a breeze.

    We will explore best practices and examples, leaving time at the end for a Q + A session to ensure you leave feeling like you can go out and create Reels that day.

    Register Today!

    Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.

    Price

    FREE

    Contact

    Tara Clark,
    2077510442,
    tara.clark@ceimaine.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center

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