OCTOBER 21, 2024

Congratulations to the team at Cross Insurance on their 70th anniversary this year!

Photo Courtesy of facebook.com/CrossInsurance

• Oct 29 | 24th Annual Maine Family Business Awards
• Nov 13 | Navigating the Minefield of Competing Visions: Identifying and Cultivating Next-Gen Leaders to Steer Your Family Business into the Future
• Dec 11 | "How-To" - Trials,Tribulations and Learnings of Selling Your Privately Held Business

NEW 30th Year Gear to Keep You Warm

New beanies and knit caps now available for purchase! Did you know you can add your own company logo to our IFOB 30th anniversary merch? Support and celebrate with us in style!

Thank you to our 30th Anniversary sponsors:

Regatta | Capozza Floor Covering Center | Old Port Specialty Tile Co. | Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty | Maine Trust for Local News | Mascoma Bank | BerryDunn | Hussey Seating | Key Bank | Oakhurst

Connect with Catherine to join these companies as a sponsor to help us celebrate 30 years.

24th Annual MFBA Gala and IFOB 30 Year Celebration



Tuesday, October 29 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dedicated to Maddy Corson who envisioned this celebration over two decades ago. Join us as we honor her legacy and announce the winners LIVE - like the Oscars!

Contact Catherine to learn about exciting sponsorship opportunities still available.

Navigating the Minefield of Competing Visions: Identifying and Cultivating Next-Gen Leaders to Steer Your Family Business into the Future



Wednesday, November 13 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join Chris Yonker and Sara Belletete, the successor of her family’s 125-year-old New England business, for a revealing conversation on the real challenges facing family businesses today—beyond just continuity and succession.

Thank you to our sponsors:

"How-To" - Trials,Tribulations and Learnings of Selling Your Privately Held Business



Wednesday, December 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Join us for an informative discussion where you will hear directly from past and present business owners who successfully transitioned their privately-held businesses. Led by Randall Richard, CEPA©.

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Maine Trust for Local News | 2024 Election Newsletter
• Maine Trust for Local News | 2024 Election Coverage Page

• Oct 22 - Nov 12 | Conscious Revolution | Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation Series
• Oct 22 | Gorham Savings Bank's Launchpad | Live Pitch Event
• Oct 23 | The Maine Women's Conference | featuring Priscilla Hansen Mahoney of Blazing Trails Coaching
• Nov 1 | Conscious Revolution | Circle of Sound: A deep relaxing and healing experience
• Nov 6-8 | Family Business USA | Family Business Transitions Fall 2024
• Nov 18 - Dec 16 | Conscious Revolution | Breathwork Series

• Casey Skovran | OPUS Consulting | Decoding Financial Roles: Bookkeeper vs. Controller vs. CFO

• Nov 6-7 | Maine Development Foundation | 2024 Maine Downtown Conference

Do You Want to Chit Chat with Cat? Highlight Your Business With Our Storytelling Series

Memnbers can interview with Catherine, allowing our business community to learn more about the IFOB, our members and Catherine, or "Cat", the leader of our organization!

IFOB Members: Promote Your Company News With Us

For more information on how to submit your news, view our video or download this cheat sheet. If you need assistance please contact Brooke.

Catherine Wygant Fossett

Executive Director

catherine@fambusiness.org

207.798.2667

Brooke Stewart

Director of Communications

brooke@fambusiness.org

207.281.2414