October 2023 Edition
Innovation
Sponsored by Central Maine Motors Auto Group
October ’23 Speaker Series: Mbingo Mountain Coffee - Brewing Support for Small-Scale Coffee Farmers
October 12 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Maine Film Center, Paul J. Schupf Art Center

Join Mbingo Mountain Coffee Founder Churchill Elangwe Preston as he discusses how Mbingo Mountain Coffee is on a mission to create a coffee brand that emphasizes strong connections with coffee-growing communities, fair trade principles, and environmentally responsible approaches to cultivation.
Thu, Oct 12, 2023 5:30 PM EST
October Speaker Series - Mbingo Mountain Coffee
Maine Film Center, Waterville
Thu, Oct 5, 2023 9:00 AM EST
The Better Maine Conference: Growing a Diverse Workforce
Maine Film Center, Waterville
Virtual Speaker Series Recordings
Dirigo Speaker Series conversations have been made available for viewing anytime. You can watch recordings of past conversations on our YouTube Channel.
New Business Grants
Business Investment
Top Stories of September 2023
Contact: Don Plourde
207-861-2462
dplourde@cbplourde.com
Central Maine Real Estate Spotlight
Featured Commercial Property:
Building Size: 28,395 sq. ft.
Sale Price: $675,000
Context: 
  • Multiple loading docks
  • Large warehouse space
  • Large on-site parking lot
Quality of Life
Sponsored by MaineGeneral Health
MaineGeneral Health’s annual Day of Hope will take place Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center. The event is a day-long celebration with fun and educational activities for the whole family, especially geared toward cancer survivors and those who support them. There is an inspirational opening ceremony, health screenings, and the annual Walk for Hope to fundraise for the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC).
Workforce Investment
Workforce Training & Professional Development: 
Maine Community College System Announces Historic Investment in Workforce Training
Advance your own skillset or train your workforce with program options from KVCC. We have grants available to reduce (or sometimes eliminate) the cost for these training courses. KVCC provides training in trades, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, and more. For more information on our training programs visit us at www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce. KVCC also offers a variety of training programs free and open to the public: https://www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce/training/ 

To learn more about custom training options, please contact Elizabeth Fortin at 207.453.5858 or by email at workforce@kvcc.me.edu to take advantage of this incredible opportunity for free or low-cost training. 
Coworking & Collaboration
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