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• NRCM Rising - Tour of S. Portland Municipal Solar Array

  • When
    Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    929 Highland Avenue, South Portland ME 04106

  

  Did you know that South Portland is home to Maine's largest municipal solar array? Located on the cities closed landfill, the solar 2,944-panel array produces about one megawatt of electricity annually, roughly 12% of the electricity used by South Portland’s municipal and school buildings. Cool!
  
  Please join NRCM Rising, ReVision Energy, and the South Portland Sustainability Office for a tour of this impressive solar array from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. During the tour you'll learn about exciting progress made on solar energy development in the Maine Legislature earlier this year. After the tour we will head to Foulmouthed Brewing in South Portland for a pint or two from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. Your first beer is on us. Please join us for a solar tour and beer pour!
  
  Parking is available next to the solar array in the South Portland Public Works parking lot. 

  South Portland Solar Array
  929 Highland Avenue
  South Portland, ME 04106

  
  

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• New England Consumer Liaison Group - The Role of Carbon in State and Regional Energy Planning

  • When
    Thursday, September 05, 2019
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    12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    363 Maine Mall Road, Portland, ME

  Join Us! New England Consumer Liaison Group (CLG)   September 5, 2019 Noon — 3:30 p.m.   DoubleTree Portland Hotel 363 Maine Mall Road – Portland, ME P | 207.775.6161

  Keynote Speaker: TBD Panel Discussion: The Role of Carbon in State and Regional Energy Planning Jordan Stutt, Carbon Programs Director, Acadia Center Michael Macrae, PhD, Energy Analytics Manager, Harvard University Michael Stoddard, Executive Director, Efficiency Maine   Additional panelists to be announced

  The CLG is the consumers’ voice in the electric industry. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information on the CLG, please visit the CLG webpage.   Questions? Contact Mary Louise “Weezie” Nuara: 413.540.4481 or mnuara@iso-ne.com

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• Maine Center for Entrepreneurs - Life Sciences Venture Summit

  • When
    Friday, September 06, 2019
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    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    University of New England, Innovation Hall, 772 Stevens Ave., Portland, ME 04103n

  

  MCE Life Sciences Venture Summit

  Growing Biotech Businesses in Maine

  Join us in Portland, Maine for a gathering of life sciences and biotech subject matter experts, including CEO's, entrepreneurs, investors, inventors, economic development leaders and policymakers. The event offers an unparalleled opportunity to meet industry thought-leaders and to learn about the region's current assets, and plans to grow this important industry sector. We are excited to feature leaders from Maine's research universities, medical centers, Biotech businesses and research institutions. We are also hosting a poster session showcasing emerging life science companies and technology commercialization initiatives.

  Our agenda for the day:

  7:30-8:00 am: CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

  8:00-8:15 am: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

  • Josh Hamilton, Provost, University of New England
  • Tom Rainey, Executive Director, Maine Center for Entrepreneurs

  8:15-9:15 am: OPENING KEYNOTE

  Growing a Vibrant Biotech Economy
  

  • Kevin O’Sullivan, former President and CEO, Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, Worcester, Mass

  9:15-10:15 am: SESSION 1

  Building a Successful Biotech Business in Maine

  Moderator: Agnieszka Carpenter, Executive Director, Bioscience Association of Maine
  

  • Anne Breggia, Ph.D., Research Program Director MMC BioBank & Research Laboratory
  • David Eagleson, President, The Baker Company
  • Bill Keleher, President and CEO, Kennebec River Biosciences

  10:15-10:35 am: COFFEE BREAK

  10:35-11:35 am: SESSION 2

  Launching an R&D Intensive Life Sciences Company in Maine

  Moderator: Doug Sawyer, Interim Director, Maine Medical Center Research Institute

  • Chuck Donnelly, CEO & President, RockStep Solutions, Inc.
  • Susan MacKay, Ph.D., CEO, Cerahelix, Inc.
  • Kevin Strange, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO, Novo Biosciences Inc.

  11:35 am-12:35 pm: SESSION 3

  Fostering a Culture of Entrepreneurship in Maine’s Research Institutions

  Moderator: Todd Keiller, Director, Office of Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property, Maine Medical Center Research InstituteJulie Coleman, Special Projects Coordinator, Celdara Medical, LLC

  • Deborah Bronk, President, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Services
  • Julie Coleman, Ph.D., Special Projects Manager, Celdara Medical LLC
  • Karen Houseknecht, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Research, UNE
  • Jennifer Monti, M.D., Director, The Innovation Cohort, Maine Medical Center
  • Jake Ward, Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development, University of Maine

  12:35-1:45 pm: LUNCH

  1:45-2:45 pm: SESSION 4

  Infrastructure: Incubators and Accelerators

  Moderator: Brian Whitney, President, Maine Technology Institute

  • Renee Kelly, Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development, University of Maine
  • Kristine Logan, Director, TechPlace, Brunswick Landing
  • Tom Rainey, Executive Director, Maine Center for Entrepreneurs

  2:45-3:45 pm: SESSION 5

  The Cost of Launching Life Science Startups

  Moderator: Jake Reder, Ph.D., CEO & Director, Celdara Medical LLC
  

  • Sam Fratoni, Chair, Maine Angels
  • DRIVEN Advisory Board members (TBA)

  3:45-4:45 pm: CLOSING REMARKS

  The future of Biotech in Maine: Action Plan for Growth

  Introduction: Kimberly Hamilton, Ph.D., President, Focus Maine

  • Heather Johnson, Commissioner, Department of Economic and Community Development
  • David Shaw, Managing Partner, Black Point Group

  4:45-6:00 pm: NETWORKING RECEPTION

  A continental breakfast, refreshment break, lunch and a cash bar at the reception will be provided

  

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• Portland Greenfest

  • When
    Saturday, September 07, 2019
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Monument Square, Portland ME

  

  

  

  COME JOIN US FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL PORTLAND GREENFEST ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2019!

  FREE ADMISSION! MUSIC, EXHIBITORS, KIDS ACTIVITIES AND MORE!

  10 AM – 4 PM IN MONUMENT SQUARE

   

  Join us on Saturday, September 7th for the sixth annual Portland Greenfest! We’ll have  more than 40 exhibitors highlighting renewable energy, local foods, electric cars, clean water, wildlife, green products for your home or business, ways to get involved in greening your community & lots more! Kids’ activities and live music all day!

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  COME JOIN US FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL PORTLAND GREENFEST ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2019!

  FREE ADMISSION! MUSIC, EXHIBITORS, KIDS ACTIVITIES AND MORE!

  10 AM – 4 PM IN MONUMENT SQUARE

   

  Join us on Saturday, September 7th for the sixth annual Portland Greenfest! We’ll have  more than 40 exhibitors highlighting renewable energy, local foods, electric cars, clean water, wildlife, green products for your home or business, ways to get involved in greening your community & lots more! Kids’ activities and live music all day!

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  Kids parade WITH NATURE CAT!

  We have a very special guest at Portland Greenfest this year! Nature Catfrom the hit PBS Kids' TV show! Meet and snap a picture with Nature Cat and check out some fun eco-themed kids activities.

   

  Bring your kid(s) in nature-themed costumes for a parade through the festival at 1 pm! 

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  Need a break from the sun? Stop by the Portland Public Library in the Rines Auditorium at 12 noon and 2 pm for screenings of a few Nature Cat episodes.​

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• The MaineBiz Women to Watch Reception

  • When
    Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Halo at the Point, Portland ME

  

  Join us for the Mainebiz Women to Watch reception!

  Mainebiz launched our Women to Watch award recognition program as a way to bring attention to top-notch women executives, women whose daily work strengthens their organizations and by extension, Maine's economy. Now, after 10 years, Mainebiz has honored 46 women, including this year's newest honorees.

  About The Reception

  The reception will honor the 2019 Women to Watch and recognize all the Women to Watch alumni. In addition to presentations, attendees will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar while networking with business executives and honorees.

  Reception Timeline

  • 5:00pm - Registration, networking, passed hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
  • 5:30pm - Welcoming remarks
  • 5:50-6:05pm - Networking, passed hors-d'oeuvres and cash bar
  • 6:05pm - 2019 Women to Watch awards
  • 6:30pm - Networking, passed hors-d'oeuvres and cash bar
  • 7:00pm - Reception concludes

  Nominations are now!

  #MBWTW19

  Nominate a 2019 Honoree Today

  Past Honorees

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• Recharged! Maine's 2019 Energy Legislation

  • When
    Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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    7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Hannaford Hall, Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford St., Portland, ME 04101

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  There have been substantial changes to Maine's energy policy in the last year. Clean energy supporters are celebrating the passage of two landmark bills related to renewable energy and distributed energy resources. However, many other changes to state energy policy that have attracted less attention may be just as significant.

  
  

  This forum is your chance to learn what changes to Maine's energy policy occurred as a result of the last legislative session, what drove the changes, the possible effects on Maine's place in New England energy markets, and what the future holds, in an interactive and engaging format. Register today for what is sure to be a full house!

  
  

  Confirmed Speakers:

  Dan Burgess - Governor's Energy Office

  Steven Hudson - Preti Flaherty

  Jim Mitchell - Mitchell Tardy Jackson

  Jeremy Payne - Maine Renewable Energy Association

  Moderator:

  Michael Stoddard - Efficiency Maine

  
  

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  Agenda:

  7:30-8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast

  8:00-10:00 a.m. Energy Policy Updates and Q&A/Discussion

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• On The Road with MaineBiz

  • When
    Wednesday, September 25, 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern

  

  Join us at our fifth stop in the 2019 On the Road with Mainebiz event series in Brunswick! We will host our reception at The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern as we showcase the greater Bath/Brunswick community and network with the greater Brunswick business community!

  Attendance is free but space is limited so please be sure to register ahead.

  Enjoy hors-d'oeuvres, one free drink, and a cash bar while networking with business executives in the area. Be sure to bring business cards to hand out to new connections that you make.

  About the On the ad Reception Series

  Throughout the year Mainebiz makes six stops from Fort Kent to Kittery during our On the Road reception series. These events are a great way learn more about the region, create opportunities for business leaders to do business, showcase a city/town, and create a venue to meet and mingle with other members of the local business community.

  #OTRBrunswick19

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