May 23, 2024

Kindred Connector

A newsletter connecting the Maine family business community

IFOB Upcoming Events - Quick Look



• Annual Women's Wine & Nine Golf Series | Tuesdays
• "How To" - Recruitment & Retention of Immigrants | Thu, Jun 13
• 7th Annual 9 & 18 Hole Golf Scramble | Tue, Jul 9

IFOB News

Nominate Your Favorite Family-Owned Business

We're excited to have some great nominations so far. And we need more!

We're dedicating the 24th Annual Maine Family Business Awards to Maddy Corson who envisioned this celebration over two decades ago. She was a steadfast champion of family-owned businesses and will be watching us from above.

Please help us by continuing her legacy and nominate a family-owned business today!

Nomination deadline is Friday, June 28. The gala will be held in October at Thompson's Point - more details announced soon!

IFOB Events

Annual IFOB Women's Wine & Nine Golf Series

It's not too late to join us!

6 sessions beginning Tuesday, May 21 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Sunset Ridge Golf Links |

771 Cumberland St, Westbrook ME

(you can make up last week's)

We all had so much fun at our first night for this women only series which breaks down the fundamentals of the game of golf with weekly instructions and tips for beginners (who never held a club before to experts).

We did a mini- scramble which will get us all ready for the "final exam" by having you join our 7th Annual Golf Scramble with now a 9 or 18 hole option (you decide on the same day) and BBQ at Nonesuch River Golf Club in Scarborough!

Member $399, Future (Non) Member $415

7th Annual Golf Scramble included!

Spread the word and come join us! It's easy and fun!

"How-To" - Recruit & Retain Immigrants

 in the Workforce

Thursday, June 13

8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. In Person | BerryDunn Portland

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Zoom

7th Annual 9 & 18 Hole Golf Scramble 2024

Tuesday, July 9

Nonesuch River Golf Club, Scarborough ME

Member Events

Maine Voices Live: Making it in America

TONIGHT! Thursday, May 23

6:30 p.m.

Mechanic's Hall, Portland ME

Could an American company manufacture high-quality apparel using only domestic materials and union labor?

The improbable answer is yes.

AI Literacy & Wellness: Best Practices for the Use of Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, June 4

12:00 p.m.

Virtual

In June, explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and essential considerations and best practices for individuals, businesses, and financial professionals. Different topics every month offered as part of L&H's Financial Wellness@Work Series.

Mainebiz

Health Care Forum

Wednesday, June 5

7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport ME

Join us for an impactful morning as we tackle crucial topics in adult health, caregiving, and navigating the healthcare system.

Defining and Tracking Your Organizational Health

Thursday, June 6

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

In this session we’ll discuss how to build a customized, meaningful dashboard to holistically track your organization’s health, significantly broadening your definition of success and ensuring you are tracking and discussing what matters most.

Circle of Sound: A deep relaxing and healing experience

Friday, June 7

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Breathing Room Yoga & Movement Studio, South Portland ME

You will be guided through a short meditation combined with mindful breathing and body scanning. As the mind and body relax, the heart rate and blood pressure decrease and our breathing becomes deeper. It is in this state that deep healing can occur.

Member News

A Conversation with Michael Molisho

AMJAMBO AFRICA | May 1, 2024 | Episode 9 of Bonjour Maine, a French language news program features Michael Molisho, Founder & CEO at Maine Med Cleaning Services.

You Regatta now Regatta Opens a New Division

Falmouth, Maine | May 1, 2024 | IFOB member Regatta opened a new division called AFLOAT (www.afloatpro.com). AFLOAT is a watersports lifestyle store providing unique products not found at other local stores. Everything from the perfect tumbler that doesn’t leak to the sailboat that can fly, is available to be purchased by the most discerning and demanding watersports adventurer.

Maine trade conference hails ‘ancient future’ industries for innovation, resilience

MAINEBIZ | May 20, 2024 | Maine’s heritage industries — enduring through decades and even centuries — demonstrate how to innovate and stay relevant amid change and how to be resilient amid challenges.

Welcome to Member Insights, a new section of our IFOB Kindred Connector that brings you valuable thought leadership from our members.

Francis Eberle, Leadership & Organizational Advisor

Price Associates

How to decide when an employee has become too much of a problem

"Has letting someone go become a blind spot for employers? Deciding when an employee has become too much of a problem and preventing the spread of their behavior to others is a challenge.

There is a delicate balance... "

Your Chenmark Team

You Talkin' to Me?

"Allow space for some magic to happen.

When scanning the morning news we saw a click-bait article on the best unplanned movie moments. Despite the vast amount of time and resources that go into making movies, some memorable cinematic moments are impromptu.

Take, for instance, when, in The Empire Strikes Back, Princess Leia says “I love you” to Han Solo..."

Pat Soldano, President

Family Enterprise USA

About This Year's Survey

“Each year, our survey on family businesses in America gains in size and scope, but one thing remains true, family businesses are big business in our country. This year we received responses from nearly eight hundred family business and office executives, a record. We use these finding throughout the year to emphasize the critical challenges and issues facing family businesses..."

Member Job Listings

View the latest job openings 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.

Resources

IFOB Members: Promote your company news through the "Resources" section of our website!

One of the many perks of being a member is promoting your latest news and announcements to our Maine family-owned business community. Be sure to share any press releases, articles, podcasts, or other information featuring your business or sharing your unique expertise on a relevant topic or issue.

For more information on how to submit your news, view our video or download this cheat sheet. If you need assistance please contact Brooke Stewart at 207.281.2414 or brooke@fambusiness.org.

Here is a screenshot of our Resources page if you need a visual!

Catherine Wygant Fossett

Executive Director

catherine@fambusiness.org

207.798.2667

Brooke Stewart

Director of Communications

brooke@fambusiness.org

207.281.2414