Kindred Connector
A newsletter connecting the Maine family business community!
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"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."
-Robert Louis Stevenson
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WE'RE HIRING!!!!!
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
- Part-time - up to 20 hours a week
- $25 an hour
- Remote with some in-person at events
- Flexible
- FUN!
Learn more about the position here within our Job Listings.
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Announcing the
2023 MFBA Finalists
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Congratulations to the 26 companies who made it to the finalist round of the
Next, we will find out who the 7 winners are LIVE at the awards gala on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 (5:30-8:30 pm).
These companies are vying for one of these special awards:
- Renys Large Business Award (more than 25 employees)
- Maddy Corson Small Business Award (fewer than 25 employees)
- Shep Lee Community Service Award
- Chalmers Insurance Group Customer Service Award
- M&T Bank Innovation & Technology Award
- Horch Roofing First Generation Award
- Geiger Environmental Leadership Award
Click here for a complete list of the criteria!
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WHEN: October 18, 2023. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m.
WHERE: L.L.Bean Headquarters 15 Casco Street, Freeport, 04032 and Virtual
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DON'T MISS THE FAMILY BUSINESS EVENT OF THE YEAR!
TABLE SPONSORSHIPS
STILL AVAILABLE
Tables are $1,500 which includes 10 tickets to the event. To reserve your spot, contact Brooke Stewart, brooke@fambusiness.org.
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IFOB Members: Share Your News |
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One of the benefits as an IFOB member is being able to promote your company news on our website! Get your company in front of the family business community by posting your latest announcements, product or service updates, staffing updates and more.
To get started, follow these simple steps:
- Log into the Member Portal (bookmark this page for convenience)
- Once you're logged in, look for a green button in the bottom righthand corner that says "Create".
- Click on this button and select "Post"
- From there you will arrive at a form that you will need to complete. Be sure to add any images, links and files if relevant
- Hit submit and look for an email confirming we've received your submission.
- You will see another email once approved, or we will reach out if we have any questions.
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Eggs & Issues: Pine Tree Power - Promises Vs. Reality
The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce will kick off their 2023-2024 season of their popular Eggs & Issues series on September 14th at USM Hannaford Hall. Hear from Verrill Partner Jim Cohen will discuss his work with Maine Affordable Energy, a ballot question committee formed to help educate Mainers about the risks associated with Pine Tree Power, Question 3 on the November ballot.
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Sibling Rivalry in the Family Business Webinar
Join the Center for Conscious Living and Fulfillment on September 20, 2023 at 12 pm EST for a webinar covering the dynamics of sibling relationships in family business. Get unique insights and actionable strategies to foster resilient sibling relationships and drive your family enterprise forward.
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Like a Boss with Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, USM
Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, President of the University of Southern Maine, will sit down with Portland Press Herald CEO Lisa DeSisto on September 27th for an in-depth conversation on her nearly 25-year career in higher education. This is a live Q&A held at The Roux Institute in Portland.
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NOW AVAILABLE: Recording from Flyte New Media and IFOB Webinar on AI and Business
Rich Brooks of flyte new media and IFOB presented a webinar on August 30th that covered the many opportunities for companies to put AI to work for their business. Listen to the recording to hear how your business can use AI to grow and the better understand the key considerations for leveraging new tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, and Claude.
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Governor's Office To Hold Sept. 6th Webinar About Office Of New Americans Initiative
Governor Mills recently issued an order for the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future (GOPIF) to develop a plan to create an Office of New Americans in Maine State government. As part of the public announcement, there will be a webinar on Wednesday, September 6th at 10 a.m. to share more details on the purpose and vision of this office and how to get involved.
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Check Out These IFOB Members on the DownEast Magazine Best of Maine List
DownEast Magazine recently announced the winners of its 16th annual Best of Maine contest, featuring readers' selected favorites among various categories, from florists to dentists. Congratulations to IFOB members Hammond Lumber who won in the Home Improvement Store category, Renys who won for the Bargain Store category, and Gifford's who won the Ice Cream category. Dragonfly Farm & Winery was also a finalist for Best Winery and Chilton Furniture was a finalist in the Furniture Store category.
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Wisdom of Yesterday Still Being Offered by Farmers' Almanac
The popular Farmers' Almanac has been trusted for two centuries to provide everything from weather forecasts to helpful information on when to plant seeds or cut your hair. The 2024 publication has just been released and is available for sale, offering an expanded astronomy section this year and plenty of "wisdom of yesterday that applies to today." Get your copy while they're available.
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Member Job Listings
Below is the latest job opening posted on our Job Listings page. Members can submit their own listings when logged into the Member Portal. Once a job is filled, be sure to let us know so we can remove it from the site.
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Are you an IFOB member who wants to highlight news or an upcoming event you are hosting?
Submit them to us through the link below and we will add it in our next newsletter.
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Learn more about the IFOB family! |
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Catherine Wygant Fossett
Executive Director
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Brooke Stewart
Director of Communications
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THANK YOU TO OUR FOUNDING SPONSORS |
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