Building relationships and connections in professional settings can open doors to business opportunities.

In this 3-session in-person peer group, participants master the skills of Intentional Networking, which cultivates professional growth and boosts self-confidence.

Led by Flo Edwards, participants will learn and practice interpersonal, communication, and strategic selling skills.

Topics include:

● Developing a brand that defines who you are and makes you feel confident,

● Building rapport with others through soft skills, including active listening and body language,

● Sustaining engaging conversations,

● Communication intentions

Florence (Flo) Edwards has been practicing dentistry for 15 years and has served in the US Army. As a young adult, Flo participated WMPG’s youth talk radio show. She believes in building community through conversations.

Session Dates:

Sessions will be held in-person at United Way of Southern Maine at 550 Forest Ave Suite 100, Portland, ME 04101

● Wednesday, May 6th 9:30am-11:00am

● Wednesday, May 13th 9:30am-11:00am

● No Session May 20th

● Wednesday, May 27th 11:00am-12:30pm (note different time for this session)

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for Maine-based entrepreneurs facing challenges related to language and/or cultural barriers who want to communicate about their businesses with greater confidence and effectiveness. Each in-person session will be conducted in English.