OCTOBER 8, 2024

Congratulations to the team at Renys on their 75th anniversary this year!

Photo Courtesy of facebook.com/RenysAMaineAdventure

• Tue, 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

Finalists Named for 2024 Maine Family Business Awards

Mainebiz | Oct 4 2024 | Out of over 500 companies nominated for this year’s Maine Family Business Awards, 25 are in the running for the annual contest.

The Institute for Family-Owned Business on Thursday released the names of the finalists for the 24th annual edition of the awards.

Business (and Fun!) After Hours

The Family Business Spotlight event at Warren's Office Supplies was a huge success! Thank you to all attendees for joining us and to our event sponsors.

Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare | Seas Catering | Maine Trust for Local News

2025 Speaker and Program Applications Due Fri, Oct 18

Share your insights and expertise with our community. Your applications and our survey data will shape our 2025 programming.

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.

• Mainebiz 40 Under 40 | Colleen Kavanaugh is Blazing a Trail in Holistic Health Benefits
• Hancock Lumber Plans to Buy Tiny Homes of Maine

• Oct 10 | Brann & Isaacson & CMA | An Update for Employers on New HR and Employment Law Topics
• Oct 18 | KeyBank Key4Women | She Means Business: Tips for Growth and Resilience
• 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 6-8 | Family Business USA | Family Business Transitions Fall 2024

• Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Withholding, Reporting Requirements
• Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave FAQ

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