DECEMBER 2, 2024

Congratulations to R.J. Grondin & Sons for winning the 2024 MFBA Renys Large Business Award. All MFBA winners will be featured in future issues of your Kindred Connector!

30th Year Gear - Your Holiday Gift Solution


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!

Instructional Video for Co-Branding
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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

Raising Sensitive Subjects



Tuesday, December 3 | 1:00 p.m. | Webinar


Discover how to have effective family conversations about mental health in family businesses. This webinar offers practical approaches for navigating family dynamics and public image, providing tools for initiating crucial dialogues and interventions that bolster family well-being and improve business operations.

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Next Gen Mix & Mingle



Wednesday, December 4 | 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Cowbell, Scarborough


Join us for delicious food, a discussion of our 2025 goals, and a great opportunity to prepare for the New Year.


This event brings together members from both the Executive Blend and Executive III groups. Feel free to bring along a colleague or friend!

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



Wednesday, December 11 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | In person & online


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©.

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Thank you to our sponsors:

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


Members 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!

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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.

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Catherine Wygant Fossett

Executive Director

catherine@fambusiness.org

207.798.2667

Brooke Stewart

Director of Communications

brooke@fambusiness.org

207.281.2414

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