On Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m., Paper Trails will host a free webinar designed to help local employers navigate the growing complexity of employee leave management. With Maine's Paid Family & Medical Leave program, federal FMLA, Earned Paid Leave, and internal PTO policies all carrying their own rules and requirements — and frequently overlapping […]

With high construction costs, every square foot matters in the battle to produce affordable housing. This presentation will introduce the building code requirements currently in effect in several U.S. jurisdictions, their intended application to address life-safety risks, and how they enable the creation of more cost-efficient buildings, such as single-egress stair (SES) buildings. Small, single-egress […]

LinkedIn is a great platform for small business owners to grow their network, build credibility, and increase visibility. In this 1-hour workshop, Jenny Green, will provide an overview of best practices for marketing your business on LinkedIn including: Simple ways to managing your professional presence Building authentic connections How to craft posts that resonate with […]

Imagine Portland Returns this May! Join the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 27th from 4:00 – 6:30PM to celebrate the region's game-changers! This unforgettable annual event honors the region's trailblazers making waves through innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, and community impact. Don’t miss the chance to cheer on the champions making an impact […]

This May marks a milestone for MANP Connects—our 70th conversation bringing Maine’s nonprofit community together for timely dialogue, peer learning, and connection around topics and issues impacting our sector. This month, we’ll explore how learning becomes action. Join us to hear from organizers of Momentum Conservation’s Relearning Cohort about how nonprofits are moving beyond equity […]

The Golf Tournament is to fundraise for the 2026 Trailblaze Make - A - Wish Hike. Create a Team, be a Sponsor, or both. Trailblaze Challenge is a 23.4 mile hike in September where participants can tackle the terrain of the western mountains—all in one amazing day! This is a hike, not a race, and […]

Join Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) and the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) for a timely and informative webinar examining the latest developments in U.S. tariff policy and what they mean for Maine businesses. This session will focus on recent updates related to refunds of tariffs implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), including […]

Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! We meet on the first Tuesday each month for great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. Location: […]

A strong board of directors is built upon clear understanding of basic roles and responsibilities. This session will provide an overview of a nonprofit board’s primary legal duties, important responsibilities and essential roles in governing the organization and stewarding its mission. Participants will: - Understand why we join boards - Clarify the typical roles of […]

Are you overcharging, undercharging, or just right? Take the guesswork out of pricing and grounded in the fundamentals of setting prices that cover costs and support sustainable growth. Designed for solopreneurs and side-gig business owners, this 1.5-hour interactive workshop walks you through the key factors that influence pricing—from expenses and margins to market positioning. You’ll […]

Looking for ways to reduce your healthcare costs without increasing employee deductibles, copays, and coinsurance? Join us on June 3rd to hear from one of the country’s leading benefit strategists about ways employers are reducing their spend while delivering better medical and pharmacy coverage to their employees. Lee Lewis, Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager […]