Awards
JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · 5:00 – 8:30 PM ET
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland
Events
Networking, conferences, workshops, chamber events and webinars for business people across Maine.
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Conference
2026 Maine Launch Summit (Public Day)
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
Roux Institute at Northeastern University, Portland
Conference$150 (registration by Nov. 1, 2026)
2026 Maine Talent Summit
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
Tomorrow
Panel & talk$31 members / $35 non-membersIn person
2026 Lewiston-Auburn Regional Legislative Breakfast
6:45 – 9:00 AM ET
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch, Auburn · Hosted by LA Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Expo & trade showIn person
Maine Food Producers Showcase & Golden Fork Awards
12:30 – 5:00 PM ET
Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland · Hosted by Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, October 13
Panel & talkIn person
Leaders on Tap – From the Olympic Seas to Portland's Skyline: Meet Jim Brady
4:30 – 6:30 PM ET
Aura, Portland · Hosted by Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, October 14
Thursday, October 15
Panel & talkMembers $45 / Non-members $55 (rises $10 after Oct. 8)In person
MEREDA Morning Menu – Understanding Maine's Economy: Statewide Drivers and Local Impact
8:30 – 10:00 AM ET
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center, Portland · Hosted by MEREDA (Maine Real Estate & Development Association)
TrainingFreeIn person
Employment Law Lunch & Learn: "As Leaves Are Changing, Are You Keeping Up?"
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Husson University, The Dyke Center for Family Business, Building G, Bangor · Hosted by Bernstein Shur
Chamber eventFreeIn person
Business After Hours – Bristol Hospice
5:00 – 7:00 PM ET
Bristol Hospice, Bangor · Hosted by Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, October 20
Pitch & startupFreeIn person
LaunchPad Live Pitch Event
4:00 – 7:00 PM ET
University of New England Innovation Hall – Portland Campus, Portland · Hosted by LA Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (with Maine Community Banks)
Wednesday, October 21
Panel & talkIn person
Eggs & Issues – Gubernatorial Forum
7:00 – 9:30 AM ET
University of Southern Maine, Portland · Hosted by Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Panel & talk$25 MDF alumni & members / $35 general publicIn person
Leadership in Action Breakfast: Harnessing AI for Teams & Communities
8:00 – 10:00 AM ET
Pierce Atwood, Merrill's Wharf, Portland · Hosted by Maine Development Foundation
Thursday, October 22
Chamber eventIn person
PROPEL – In Focus: Sweetser
5:00 – 7:00 PM ET
The Cellars at Allagash Brewing, Portland · Hosted by Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce (PROPEL)
Friday, October 23
Chamber event$30 members / $35 non-members / $250 table of 8In person
Women's Leadership Luncheon with Heather Paquette
11:15 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Hollywood Casino Hotel, Lancaster Room, Bangor · Hosted by Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, October 24
WorkshopIn person
Diversification Pathways Fishing +
2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Island Institute · Hosted by Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, October 28
Panel & talkMembers $45 / Non-members $55 (rises $10 after Oct. 21)In person
MEREDA Morning Menu – Powering Maine's Future: Energy, Economic Development & Business Growth
8:30 – 10:00 AM ET
Hollywood Casino, Bangor · Hosted by MEREDA (Maine Real Estate & Development Association)
Panel & talkIn person
2026 Maine Visionaries
5:00 – 6:30 PM ET
Roux Institute at Northeastern University, Portland · Hosted by NACD New England Chapter, Roux Institute at Northeastern University, and Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Monday, November 2
NetworkingIn person
Showcase Maine 2026
4:30 – 6:30 PM ET
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland · Hosted by Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
Tuesday, November 3
WorkshopFreeIn person
Start Up Session: From Solo to Staff – Hiring Your First Employee
5:00 – 6:30 PM ET
LA Metro Chamber office, Lewiston · Hosted by LA Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, November 4
AwardsIn person
JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame
5:00 – 8:30 PM ET
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland · Hosted by Junior Achievement of Maine (JA Maine)
Panel & talkFreeIn person
Business & Innovation Speaker: Allison Byers
7:00 – 8:30 PM ET
Bates College, Lewiston · Hosted by LA Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (with Bates College)
Thursday, November 5
NetworkingFreeIn person
Toast to Tourism Networking Event – Arundel
4:00 – 6:00 PM ET
Maine Classic Car Museum, Arundel · Hosted by Maine Tourism Association
Friday, November 6
ConferenceIn person
2026 Maine Launch Summit (Public Day)
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
Roux Institute at Northeastern University, Portland · Hosted by Maine Space Corporation
Monday, November 9
ConferenceIn person
Maine Affordable Housing Coalition 2026 Housing Policy Conference
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Portland · Hosted by Maine Affordable Housing Coalition
Thursday, November 12
Conference$349 All Access Pass / $1,199 Corporate Partner (standard rates)In person
Northern New England MedTech Conference 2026
Through Nov 13
Roux Institute at Northeastern University, Portland · Hosted by MedTech Collaborative, with the Roux Institute at Northeastern University
NetworkingIn person
MEREDA's Annual Fall Social
5:00 – 7:00 PM ET
Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront, Portland · Hosted by MEREDA (Maine Real Estate & Development Association)
Monday, November 16
Conference$299 full two-day pass; single-day and dinner-only options $70–$240In person
HospitalityMaine 2026 Summit
Through Nov 17
Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks, South Portland · Hosted by HospitalityMaine
Tuesday, November 17
Conference$150 (registration by Nov. 1, 2026)In person
2026 Maine Talent Summit
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Augusta Civic Center, Augusta · Hosted by Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine's Workforce
NetworkingMITC members $10 / Non-members $25In person
Advanced Manufacturing Networking Event
4:00 – 6:00 PM ET
York County Community College – Center of Excellence for Manufacturing & Trades, Sanford · Hosted by Maine International Trade Center
Wednesday, November 18
Conference$55 members / $65 non-membersIn person
Chamber AI Business Summit 2026
7:15 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Jeff's Catering & Event Center, Brewer · Hosted by Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce