BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maine Business Wire//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maine Business Wire events X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-1@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092310Z DTSTART:20261008T104500Z DTEND:20261008T130000Z SUMMARY:2026 Lewiston-Auburn Regional Legislative Breakfast DESCRIPTION:An early breakfast where Lewiston-Auburn area employers hear fr om and question the region's state legislators on the policy issues facing local businesses.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/2026-lewist on-auburn-regional-legislative-breakfast-2026-10-08 LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch\, 14 Great Falls Plaza\, Aubur n\, ME 04210\, Auburn URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/2026-lewiston-auburn-regional- legislative-breakfast-2026-10-08 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-2@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T074944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T074944Z DTSTART:20261008T160000Z DTEND:20261008T170000Z SUMMARY:Do You Want to Start a Business? DESCRIPTION:A free introductory webinar for aspiring founders that covers w hat it takes to turn an idea into a working Maine business and the first s teps to get there.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/do-you-want -to-start-a-business-2026-10-08 LOCATION:Online URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/do-you-want-to-start-a-busines s-2026-10-08 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-3@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092307Z DTSTART:20261008T163000Z DTEND:20261008T210000Z SUMMARY:Maine Food Producers Showcase & Golden Fork Awards DESCRIPTION:More than 50 Maine food\, beverage and seafood makers put their products in front of retail buyers\, distributors and foodservice profess ionals. The afternoon includes tastings and workshops and ends with the Go lden Fork Awards.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/maine-food-p roducers-showcase-and-golden-fork-awards-2026-10-08 LOCATION:Holiday Inn By the Bay\, 88 Spring Street\, Portland\, ME 04101\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/maine-food-producers-showcase- and-golden-fork-awards-2026-10-08 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-4@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092304Z DTSTART:20261013T203000Z DTEND:20261013T223000Z SUMMARY:Leaders on Tap – From the Olympic Seas to Portland's Skyline: Mee t Jim Brady DESCRIPTION:The chamber's new fireside-chat series opens with Fathom Compan ies founder Jim Brady talking about his path from competitive sailing to r eshaping Portland's skyline.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/l eaders-on-tap-from-the-olympic-seas-to-portlands-skyline-meet-jim-brady-20 26-10-13 LOCATION:Aura\, 121 Center Street\, Portland\, ME 04101\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/leaders-on-tap-from-the-olympi c-seas-to-portlands-skyline-meet-jim-brady-2026-10-13 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-5@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T074950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T074950Z DTSTART:20261014T160000Z DTEND:20261014T170000Z SUMMARY:Develop Your Cash Flow Projection DESCRIPTION:A step-by-step online session on building a cash flow forecast\ , for owners preparing a loan request or planning their own finances.\n\nh ttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/develop-your-cash-flow-projection- 2026-10-14 LOCATION:Online URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/develop-your-cash-flow-project ion-2026-10-14 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-6@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092301Z DTSTART:20261015T123000Z DTEND:20261015T140000Z SUMMARY:MEREDA Morning Menu – Understanding Maine's Economy: Statewide Dr ivers and Local Impact DESCRIPTION:A breakfast panel on the forces shaping Maine's economy and how they play out locally. Speakers include the state economist\, Maine & Co. and Northern Light Health.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/me reda-morning-menu-understanding-maines-economy-statewide-drivers-and-local -impact-2026-1 LOCATION:McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center\, 35 Bedford Street\, P ortland\, ME\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/mereda-morning-menu-understand ing-maines-economy-statewide-drivers-and-local-impact-2026-1 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-7@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092258Z DTSTART:20261015T153000Z DTEND:20261015T170000Z SUMMARY:Employment Law Lunch & Learn: "As Leaves Are Changing\, Are You Kee ping Up?" DESCRIPTION:Employers work through how FMLA\, Maine's new paid family and m edical leave program\, ADA accommodations and workers' comp overlap\, usin g practical leave scenarios. Lunch is included.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusine sswire.com/events/employment-law-lunch-and-learn-as-leaves-are-changing-ar e-you-keeping-up-2026-10-15 LOCATION:Husson University\, The Dyke Center for Family Business\, Building G\, 64 Kagan Drive\, Bangor\, ME 04401\, Bangor URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/employment-law-lunch-and-learn -as-leaves-are-changing-are-you-keeping-up-2026-10-15 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-8@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092254Z DTSTART:20261015T210000Z DTEND:20261015T230000Z SUMMARY:Business After Hours – Bristol Hospice DESCRIPTION:The Bangor chamber's monthly evening mixer\, hosted this time a t Bristol Hospice's office\, with appetizers\, drinks and prize drawings.\ n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/business-after-hours-bristol-h ospice-2026-10-15 LOCATION:Bristol Hospice\, 824 Stillwater Ave\, Suite B\, Bangor\, ME 04401 \, Bangor URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/business-after-hours-bristol-h ospice-2026-10-15 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-9@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092246Z DTSTART:20261020T200000Z DTEND:20261020T230000Z SUMMARY:LaunchPad Live Pitch Event DESCRIPTION:Five Maine small businesses pitch live for a $75\,000 LaunchPad grant and an Emerging Business Award. Networking opens the evening and th e competition starts at 5:15 p.m.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/eve nts/launchpad-live-pitch-event-2026-10-20 LOCATION:University of New England Innovation Hall – Portland Campus\, 77 2 Stevens Avenue\, Portland\, ME\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/launchpad-live-pitch-event-202 6-10-20 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-10@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092241Z DTSTART:20261021T110000Z DTEND:20261021T133000Z SUMMARY:Eggs & Issues – Gubernatorial Forum DESCRIPTION:Over breakfast\, the chamber puts questions on business\, the e conomy and affordability to gubernatorial candidates Hannah Pingree\, Bobb y Charles and Rick Bennett.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/eg gs-and-issues-gubernatorial-forum-2026-10-21 LOCATION:University of Southern Maine\, 88 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME 04101 \, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/eggs-and-issues-gubernatorial- forum-2026-10-21 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-11@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092238Z DTSTART:20261021T120000Z DTEND:20261021T140000Z SUMMARY:Leadership in Action Breakfast: Harnessing AI for Teams & Communiti es DESCRIPTION:A breakfast panel followed by breakout discussions on using AI responsibly inside organizations and communities. Registration opens at 7: 30 a.m.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/leadership-in-action-b reakfast-harnessing-ai-for-teams-and-communities-2026-10-21 LOCATION:Pierce Atwood\, Merrill's Wharf\, 254 Commercial Street\, Portland \, ME\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/leadership-in-action-breakfast -harnessing-ai-for-teams-and-communities-2026-10-21 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-12@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092235Z DTSTART:20261022T210000Z DTEND:20261022T230000Z SUMMARY:PROPEL – In Focus: Sweetser DESCRIPTION:The chamber's young-professionals group meets at Allagash for a n evening of networking that also highlights the work of the behavioral-he alth nonprofit Sweetser.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/prope l-in-focus-sweetser-2026-10-22 LOCATION:The Cellars at Allagash Brewing\, 100 Industrial Way\, Portland\, ME 04103\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/propel-in-focus-sweetser-2026- 10-22 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-13@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092232Z DTSTART:20261023T151500Z DTEND:20261023T170000Z SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Luncheon with Heather Paquette DESCRIPTION:Good Shepherd Food Bank president Heather Paquette talks about her move from a long retail career at Hannaford to leading hunger relief i n Maine. Lunch is served before the program.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinessw ire.com/events/womens-leadership-luncheon-with-heather-paquette-2026-10-23 LOCATION:Hollywood Casino Hotel\, Lancaster Room\, 500 Main Street\, Bangor \, ME 04401\, Bangor URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/womens-leadership-luncheon-wit h-heather-paquette-2026-10-23 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-14@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T075007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T075007Z DTSTART:20261023T160000Z DTEND:20261023T170000Z SUMMARY:Business Bank Loan Application Tips DESCRIPTION:A free webinar\, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank\, on what len ders look for when they review a small-business loan application.\n\nhttps ://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/business-bank-loan-application-tips-20 26-10-23 LOCATION:Online URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/business-bank-loan-application -tips-2026-10-23 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-15@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T075009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T075009Z DTSTART:20261024T180000Z DTEND:20261024T200000Z SUMMARY:Diversification Pathways Fishing + DESCRIPTION:A workshop that helps commercial fishermen take stock of their skills and assets and sketch a few side-business ideas\, with stories from past Fishing + participants.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/ diversification-pathways-fishing-2026-10-24 LOCATION:Island Institute URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/diversification-pathways-fishi ng-2026-10-24 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-16@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092228Z DTSTART:20261028T123000Z DTEND:20261028T140000Z SUMMARY:MEREDA Morning Menu – Powering Maine's Future: Energy\, Economic Development & Business Growth DESCRIPTION:Panelists from Versant Power and the Maine State Chamber look a t how Maine's changing energy needs and policy affect business growth and economic development. A buffet breakfast comes first.\n\nhttps://www.maine businesswire.com/events/mereda-morning-menu-powering-maines-future-energy- economic-development-and-business-growth LOCATION:Hollywood Casino\, 500 Main Street\, Bangor\, ME\, Bangor URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/mereda-morning-menu-powering-m aines-future-energy-economic-development-and-business-growth STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-17@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092225Z DTSTART:20261028T210000Z DTEND:20261028T223000Z SUMMARY:2026 Maine Visionaries DESCRIPTION:Maine CEOs and board leaders discuss how they make decisions un der economic uncertainty\, shifting trade policy and the spread of AI.\n\n https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/2026-maine-visionaries-2026-10-28 LOCATION:Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Port land\, ME 04101\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/2026-maine-visionaries-2026-10 -28 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-18@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092222Z DTSTART:20261102T213000Z DTEND:20261102T233000Z SUMMARY:Showcase Maine 2026 DESCRIPTION:FAME's yearly evening reception celebrating the Maine businesse s and students it has helped finance\, with networking and partner exhibit s.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/showcase-maine-2026-2026-11 -02 LOCATION:Holiday Inn by the Bay\, 88 Spring Street\, Portland\, ME 04101\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/showcase-maine-2026-2026-11-02 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-19@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092219Z DTSTART:20261103T220000Z DTEND:20261103T233000Z SUMMARY:Start Up Session: From Solo to Staff – Hiring Your First Employee DESCRIPTION:An evening session for solo owners getting ready to hire their first employee\, covering what to have in place before bringing someone on .\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/start-up-session-from-solo-t o-staff-hiring-your-first-employee-2026-11-03 LOCATION:LA Metro Chamber office\, 415 Lisbon St\, Suite 100\, Lewiston\, M E 04240\, Lewiston URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/start-up-session-from-solo-to- staff-hiring-your-first-employee-2026-11-03 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-20@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092211Z DTSTART:20261104T220000Z DTEND:20261105T013000Z SUMMARY:JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame DESCRIPTION:Junior Achievement of Maine inducts its 2026 laureates\, includ ing Sappi's Donna Cassese and the Reny family\, at a dinner that also feat ures JA student speakers.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/jas- maine-business-hall-of-fame-2026-11-04 LOCATION:Holiday Inn by the Bay\, 88 Spring Street\, Portland\, ME 04101\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/jas-maine-business-hall-of-fam e-2026-11-04 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-21@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092207Z DTSTART:20261105T000000Z DTEND:20261105T013000Z SUMMARY:Business & Innovation Speaker: Allison Byers DESCRIPTION:Allison Byers is the guest for an evening talk in the Business & Innovation speaker series\, which the LA Metro Chamber presents with Bat es College.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/business-and-innov ation-speaker-allison-byers-2026-11-04 LOCATION:Bates College\, 2 Andrews Rd\, Lewiston\, ME 04240\, Lewiston URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/business-and-innovation-speake r-allison-byers-2026-11-04 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-22@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092201Z DTSTART:20261105T210000Z DTEND:20261105T230000Z SUMMARY:Toast to Tourism Networking Event – Arundel DESCRIPTION:A free mixer for southern Maine tourism and hospitality profess ionals\, with a champagne toast and refreshments\, held among the exhibits of the Maine Classic Car Museum.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/eve nts/toast-to-tourism-networking-event-arundel-2026-11-05 LOCATION:Maine Classic Car Museum\, 2564 Portland Rd\, Arundel\, ME 04046\, Arundel URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/toast-to-tourism-networking-ev ent-arundel-2026-11-05 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-23@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092158Z DTSTART:20261106T130000Z DTEND:20261106T210000Z SUMMARY:2026 Maine Launch Summit (Public Day) DESCRIPTION:Industry\, government and supply-chain leaders weigh land\, sea and air launch options for a Maine spaceport. Nov. 5 is invitation-only\; the Nov. 6 day is open to public registration.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusine sswire.com/events/2026-maine-launch-summit-public-day-2026-11-06 LOCATION:Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Port land\, ME 04101\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/2026-maine-launch-summit-publi c-day-2026-11-06 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-24@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092155Z DTSTART:20261109T130000Z DTEND:20261109T220000Z SUMMARY:Maine Affordable Housing Coalition 2026 Housing Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:A full-day conference on Maine housing policy and how the housi ng supply affects workforce recruitment and business growth across the sta te.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/maine-affordable-housing-c oalition-2026-housing-policy-conference-2026-11-09 LOCATION:88 Spring St\, Portland\, ME\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/maine-affordable-housing-coali tion-2026-housing-policy-conference-2026-11-09 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-25@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092151Z DTSTART:20261112T141500Z DTEND:20261113T190000Z SUMMARY:Northern New England MedTech Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:Two days of keynotes\, panels and breakouts for medical device\ , biotech and digital health founders\, clinicians and investors from Main e\, New Hampshire and Vermont\, plus a pitch competition and innovation sh owcase.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/northern-new-england-m edtech-conference-2026-2026-11-12 LOCATION:Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore Street\, Port land\, ME 04101\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/northern-new-england-medtech-c onference-2026-2026-11-12 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-26@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092148Z DTSTART:20261112T220000Z DTEND:20261113T000000Z SUMMARY:MEREDA's Annual Fall Social DESCRIPTION:An evening networking social for Maine's commercial real estate community of developers\, brokers\, investors\, architects\, attorneys an d municipal officials\, with drinks and hors d'oeuvres.\n\nhttps://www.mai nebusinesswire.com/events/meredas-annual-fall-social-2026-11-12 LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Portland Downtown Waterfront\, 65 Commercial Str eet\, Portland\, ME\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/meredas-annual-fall-social-202 6-11-12 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-27@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092144Z DTSTART:20261116T160000Z DTEND:20261117T190000Z SUMMARY:HospitalityMaine 2026 Summit DESCRIPTION:The statewide hospitality association's two-day gathering for l odging and restaurant professionals\, with education sessions\, a trade sh ow reception and an industry awards dinner.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswi re.com/events/hospitalitymaine-2026-summit-2026-11-16 LOCATION:Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks\, 200 Sable Oaks Drive\, South Por tland\, ME 04106\, South Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/hospitalitymaine-2026-summit-2 026-11-16 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-28@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092141Z DTSTART:20261117T130000Z DTEND:20261117T220000Z SUMMARY:2026 Maine Talent Summit DESCRIPTION:A full-day workforce summit where Maine employers\, HR leaders\ , educators and economic developers share practical ways to recruit\, trai n and keep workers.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/2026-maine -talent-summit-2026-11-17 LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, Augusta URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/2026-maine-talent-summit-2026- 11-17 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-29@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092138Z DTSTART:20261117T210000Z DTEND:20261117T230000Z SUMMARY:Advanced Manufacturing Networking Event DESCRIPTION:An after-work mixer for people in Maine's advanced manufacturin g sector\, with an optional 3 p.m. tour of the college's new manufacturing and trades center.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/advanced-m anufacturing-networking-event-2026-11-17 LOCATION:York County Community College – Center of Excellence for Manufac turing & Trades\, 60 Community Drive\, Sanford\, ME 04073\, Sanford URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/advanced-manufacturing-network ing-event-2026-11-17 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-30@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092135Z DTSTART:20261118T121500Z DTEND:20261118T170000Z SUMMARY:Chamber AI Business Summit 2026 DESCRIPTION:A half-day conference on putting AI to work in small and mid-si ze businesses. University of Maine System AI lead Ryan Low gives the keyno te\, followed by talks from local business leaders.\n\nhttps://www.mainebu sinesswire.com/events/chamber-ai-business-summit-2026-2026-11-18 LOCATION:Jeff's Catering & Event Center\, 15 Littlefield Rd\, Brewer\, ME 0 4412\, Brewer URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/chamber-ai-business-summit-202 6-2026-11-18 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-31@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092129Z DTSTART:20261119T133000Z DTEND:20261119T150000Z SUMMARY:MEREDA Morning Menu – Your Property. Your Risk. Your Recovery. DESCRIPTION:A breakfast session for commercial property owners\, managers a nd investors on preventing losses\, recovering from disasters and handling insurance claims.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/mereda-morn ing-menu-your-property-your-risk-your-recovery-2026-11-19 LOCATION:McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center\, 35 Bedford Street\, P ortland\, ME\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/mereda-morning-menu-your-prope rty-your-risk-your-recovery-2026-11-19 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-32@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092125Z DTSTART:20261120T230000Z DTEND:20261121T010000Z SUMMARY:Uplift LA's Finest Under 40 Celebration DESCRIPTION:The LA Metro Chamber's young-professionals group celebrates sta ndout Lewiston-Auburn leaders under 40.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.c om/events/uplift-las-finest-under-40-celebration-2026-11-20 LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch\, 14 Great Falls Plaza\, Aubur n\, ME 04210\, Auburn URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/uplift-las-finest-under-40-cel ebration-2026-11-20 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-33@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T075045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T075045Z DTSTART:20261203T130000Z DTEND:20261203T143000Z SUMMARY:Chamber Connection: Marketing More Efficiently – How You Should B e Using Social Media and AI DESCRIPTION:Greg Glynn of Pliable Marketing leads a morning session on gett ing more out of social media and AI tools without adding hours to the mark eting workload.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/chamber-connec tion-marketing-more-efficiently-how-you-should-be-using-social-media-and-a i LOCATION:KV Chamber Event Space URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/chamber-connection-marketing-m ore-efficiently-how-you-should-be-using-social-media-and-ai STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-34@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092122Z DTSTART:20261210T200000Z DTEND:20261211T000000Z SUMMARY:LA Metro Chamber Marketplace: Shop Small and Support Local DESCRIPTION:A holiday-season vendor marketplace where Lewiston-Auburn small businesses sell directly to local shoppers.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinessw ire.com/events/la-metro-chamber-marketplace-shop-small-and-support-local-2 026-12-10 LOCATION:Franco Center\, 46 Cedar St\, Lewiston\, ME 04240\, Lewiston URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/la-metro-chamber-marketplace-s hop-small-and-support-local-2026-12-10 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-35@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T075048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T075048Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270123 SUMMARY:Kenney Awards 2027 (Kennebec Valley Chamber Annual Awards) DESCRIPTION:The Kennebec Valley Chamber's yearly awards celebration for cen tral Maine businesses and community leaders. Nominations have closed and f inalists will be announced ahead of the event.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusines swire.com/events/kenney-awards-2027-kennebec-valley-chamber-annual-awards- 2027-01-22 URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/kenney-awards-2027-kennebec-va lley-chamber-annual-awards-2027-01-22 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-36@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092118Z DTSTART:20270125T133000Z DTEND:20270127T210000Z SUMMARY:Crane and Rigging Training DESCRIPTION:A three-day\, OSHA-aligned course in crane operation and riggin g safety for boatyard crane and lift operators and their supervisors\, end ing with certification testing.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/event s/crane-and-rigging-training-2027-01-25 LOCATION:Lyman-Morse\, 84 Knox Street\, Thomaston\, ME\, Thomaston URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/crane-and-rigging-training-202 7-01-25 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-37@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092112Z DTSTART:20270225T133000Z DTEND:20270225T220000Z SUMMARY:MEREDA's 2027 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase DESCRIPTION:Maine's largest real estate and development conference\, with a n economic outlook and forecasts for the commercial and residential market s\, plus a showcase of member firms.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/ events/meredas-2027-forecast-conference-and-member-showcase-2027-02-25 LOCATION:Holiday Inn by the Bay\, 88 Spring Street\, Portland\, ME\, Portla nd URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/meredas-2027-forecast-conferen ce-and-member-showcase-2027-02-25 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-38@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270307 SUMMARY:52nd Maine Fishermen's Forum DESCRIPTION:Commercial fishermen\, aquaculture growers\, regulators and gea r suppliers meet for three days of seminars\, a large trade show and eveni ng events.\n\nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/52nd-maine-fisherme ns-forum-2027-03-04 LOCATION:Samoset Resort\, Rockport URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/52nd-maine-fishermens-forum-20 27-03-04 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-39@www.mainebusinesswire.com DTSTAMP:20261007T092105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092105Z DTSTART:20270331T140000Z DTEND:20270331T200000Z SUMMARY:Expo 2027 – The Maine Lodging & Restaurant Show DESCRIPTION:HospitalityMaine's annual trade show\, where equipment\, food a nd service vendors meet buyers from Maine hotels\, inns and restaurants.\n \nhttps://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/expo-2027-the-maine-lodging-and -restaurant-show-2027-03-31 LOCATION:Cross Insurance Arena\, Portland URL:https://www.mainebusinesswire.com/events/expo-2027-the-maine-lodging-an d-restaurant-show-2027-03-31 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR