L-A’s Business Scene: What You Need to Known About Maine’s Hottest Market

Greg Mitchell,

Economic Development Director, City of Lewiston

Mark Adams,

Assistant City Manager,

City of Auburn

Chip Morrison, President,

Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce

10-11 a.m.

According to Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development, Lewiston-Auburn led the state last year in economic development activity. Why has L-A suddenly come alive?

From its colleges to its expanding transportation system (the rail intermodal facility is among the busiest in New England) to its diversified economy, L-A is the state’s HOTTEST market.

If your company is considering L-A as a new sales territory, a new business office destination, or a new target market for products and services, you must attend this seminar. (Great for salespeople, marketing professionals, and business executives.)

How to Plan Successful Events and Capitalize on Public Relations

Martha Bradley, President, Project Solutions, LLC

Jennifer DeChant,

Marketing Coordinator,

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

Susan MacPherson,

Principle, Great Gatherings

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Whether it’s an open house, annual meeting, seminar, or fundraiser, planning a successful event is no easy task. It takes strategizing, publicity, time-management, and a little luck.

Hear from a range of experts across a broad spectrum of organizations about best practices when it comes to pulling off a successful event.

Wine Tasting 101:

The Basics from Aroma to Zinfandel

Austin Conrad, Owner, Austin’s Fine Wines

& Foods

Central Distributors

1-2:30 p.m.

If you’re like most people, you probably know little more than this: red wine goes with meat and white wine goes with fish.

If you entertain clients or are planning for a reception, that limited knowledge might become an embarrassment.

Rest easy – this simple, one-hour seminar will provide you with a primer that is both useful and fascinating.

Note: Pre-registration is a must, and attendance is limited. ID required.