September 2021 Edition
Innovation
Sponsored by People's United Bank
5 Qs with Rob Simopoulos
Co-Founder, Defendify
What cybersecurity services does Defendify provide to customers?

Defendify is an all-in-one cybersecurity platform made for organizations without security teams, usually under 1,000 employees. Our solution helps those without security teams build and continuously strengthen their cybersecurity by streamlining cybersecurity assessments, testing, policies, training, detection, and response. Rather than having to work with a variety of vendors and single point solution providers, Defendify offers a single pane of glass for overburdened IT administrators, which makes cybersecurity easier to get off the ground and continuously manages all while being cost-effective.
September Network Tech Talk:
Defendify: Streamlining Cybersecurity Across People, Processes, and Technology
September 9 | 12:00 p.m. | Click here to Register

Listen in to hear how Defendify is cultivating a cyber-smart culture, utilizing technology that goes beyond traditional antivirus and firewalls to provide customers with a comprehensive cybersecurity platform to protect data and privacy.
Upcoming Network Tech Talks
October Network Tech Talk | October 14
Chimani: Guiding your National Park Adventures

By Kerry Gallivan, CEO and Founder
November Network Tech Talk | November 18
CourseStorm: Making Education More Accessible to All

By Brian Rahill, CEO
Virtual Network Tech Talk Recordings
By moving to a virtual platform, Central Maine Network Tech Talks have been made available for viewing anytime. You can watch recordings of past tech talks on our YouTube Channel.

How to Avoid a Cash Flow Crisis: Know Your Business
Article by People's United Bank
All businesses, regardless of their size, are susceptible to cash flow problems but none more so than small businesses. Whether it is underestimating a sales cycle, falling behind on collections, an unexpected downturn in the economy, or a disruption like bad weather, small businesses are much more prone to a cash flow crisis. Fast-growing businesses are especially vulnerable to cash crunches when increasing expenses begin to outrun their cash flow or they let their receivables get out of control.

For more information regarding cash flow management, click here.

For more important tips to help maintain operational continuity during the COVID-19 crisis, click here.
Business Investment
Top Stories of August 2021
Contact: Don Plourde
207-660-4000
dplourde@cbplourde.com
Central Maine Real Estate Spotlight
Featured Commercial Property:
Building Size: 4,611 sq.ft.
List Price: $500,000
Property Features:
  • Retail-Commercial use
  • Off-street parking
  • High traffic location
Context:
  • Multi-use building
  • Spacious Interior
  • Prime retail location
Construction Management
Sponsored by Sheridan Construction
Sheridan Construction is Hiring for Local Projects
Sheridan is proud to be part of the central Maine community! Sheridan is currently working on multiple projects in the mid-Maine area through 2022! Come join our team of highly skilled individuals and be part of the future of our region!
Accepting Applications for:
  • Carpenters
  • Laborers
  • Welders
  • Crane Operators
  • Form Carpenters
  • Steel Erectors
  • Roofers/Siders
  • Superintendents
Quality of Life
Sponsored by MaineGeneral Health
The Day of Hope is a day of inspiration and celebration. It includes a ceremony honoring our cancer community, our annual Walk for Hope, education and screening opportunities – all with the common goal of celebrating our cancer community and supporting the work and patients at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC). Please join us Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center. Preregistration is required. For the full schedule and to register, go to give.mainegeneral.org/hope.
Workforce Investment
Workforce Training & Professional Development: 
Fall professional development classes are open for registration
Workforce training has not stopped at Kennebec Valley Community College.

Kennebec Valley Community College’s (KVCC) Workforce Training & Professional Development is offering a great line up of professional development classes this fall! We welcome you to visit our website at www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce to check out our upcoming schedule and register online or call to register at 207.453.5083. We are offering training in Basic EMT, High Pressure Boiler, Heavy Equipment Operator, CPR, 3D print design, heat pump installation, EPA 608 certifications, solar trainings, welding and more.  
 
KVCC provides non-credit and customized training programs to individuals and businesses throughout Kennebec, Somerset and Knox counties. Customized training programs for your incumbent or new hire workforce may qualify for a Maine Quality Center grant to reduce training costs. Our customized training programs have included topics such as leadership, supervisory skills, software training, conflict management or more technical trainings such as aluminum welding, precision machining or carpentry. We can meet a wide range of needs. To learn how you can train your team using a Maine Quality Center grant call Elizabeth at 207.453.5858 or visit us online at www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce.
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