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Upcoming Events
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12/03/08 Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Cost $195
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Managing Multiple Priorities and Your Time
This workshop will allow you to take control of how you use your time. You will examine how you currently prioritize and use your time and build simple techniques into your work schedule to help you juggle competing demands, create more time for important responsibilities, and decrease stress. Managers will learn how to help their direct reports stay focused on priorities.
USM Abromson Center, 88 Bedford St, Portland
207-780-5900 cce@usm.maine.edu www.usm.maine.edu/cce
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Thursday December 4, 2008
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: $70/$55
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Beyond the basics: A workshop for experienced board members
Sponsor: Institute for Civic Leadership
www.civicleadership.org This productive half-day workshop will give you an in-depth look into the ten basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards and the twelve principles of governance that power exceptional boards. Designed specifically for those who have a basic appreciation of responsibilities and governance – and especially for those who have attended ICL’s Core Responsibilities workshop – this intermediate workshop takes you to the next level of understanding of board governance.
Place: Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, 36 Pleasant Street, Bangor
Contact: Wayne Griffin, 773-3254
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12/4/08
03:00pm – 4:30pm
• FREE for UMaine students
• $16.00 per seminar for non-students (payable the day of the seminar)
• No charge for Target Center Tenants, Affiliate Members and MESDA members |
Snack and Yack – Invention Protection
Rita Heimes from the University of Maine School of Law Center for Law & Innovation will talk about how to protect your idea or invention.
Some of the topics to be covered include:
• How to find out if your idea or invention should be protected by a patent, trademark or copyright. Are they different and what purposes do they serve?
• What you should do to protect your ideas now
• How to located patent information
Our regular Snack & Yacks are intended to provide information and inspiration for students interested in developing their own product or business.
Oh, and a snack is provided. And it’s delicious.
The following applies to most seminars, unless otherwise noted in the seminar description:
Email: theresa.paladino@umit.maine.edu
URL: http://www2.umaine.edu/innovation/snackyack/schedule.html
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12/05/08
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost $150
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Utmost Good Faith
This insurance ethics course is an overview of ethical decision making. It covers the difference between moral and ethical decisions and why “ethical fitness: is important. The course then goes on to discuss changes in the insurance industry which make it more important than ever to be aware of ethics in our industry and to identify and deal with ethical conflicts we encounter every day. Maine approved for 6 CEU’s
KVCC – Buker Center – 22 Armory Road, Augusta 207-622-5001 fstack@kvcc.me.edu
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12/09/08 Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $80 for members, $160 for nonmembers
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Winning strategies for extreme grant writing
Sponsor: Maine Association of Nonprofits
www.nonprofitmaine.org
Place: Casey Family Services, Portland
Contact: 871-1885
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12/9/08 Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Program starts at 9:30. Registration fee (including lunch): $35 for MOFGA members, and $40 for non-members.
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Kitchen Licensing Workshop.
At MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center in Unity. Designed for farmers and others interested in home-food processing for resale. Licensing requirements, food safety, and liability insurance will be covered by panel members, including: Dr. Beth Calder, Food Science Specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension; Russell Libby, Executive Director of MOFGA; and Dana Finnemore, from the Maine Department of Agriculture. MOFGA’s Resident Chef, Cheryl Wixson, will moderate the morning panel presentation. After a local, seasonal, organic luncheon, participants will tour MOFGA’s Common Kitchen. The afternoon program will focus on: labeling requirements; organic certification requirements, with Kate Newkirk, Associate Director of MOFGA Certification Services, LLC; and a round table sharing of experiences. A work-study rate is available. Register online or call 207-568-4142.
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12/9/08
Cost: FREE
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IRS Stakeholder Liaison presents: National Phone Forum
Correcting Employment Taxes in 2009
Location: The convenience of your home or office
This IRS phone forum is for
•Tax professionals
•Attorneys
Payroll professionals
Industry partners
Learn about the new process for correcting employment taxes
New Treasury regulations
An easier process for tracking adjustments
A new set of forms, each corresponding to the employment tax form it is adjusting: Forms 941-X, 943-X, 944-X, 945-X and CT-1 X
Earn Continuing Professional Education credit
•Enrolled agents receive one CPE credit for a minimum 50-minute participation
from the start of the forum
•Other tax professionals may receive credit if the phone forum meets your organization’s or state’s CPE requirements
•To receive credit, register individually and use your PIN
Call in using your individual phone line so your attendance can be verified
Look for your Certificate of Completion by e-mail approximately one week after the forum. If you have met all requirements, you will receive your certificate automatically; there’s no need to follow up
If you and others in your office do not require a CPE certificate, please have only one person register on the group’s behalf and use your speaker phone to dial in. This will maximize the number of lines available for other participants and help reduce costs.
Sign up now (and no later than December 5, 2008)
•Select the time that works best for you
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CONFERENCE ACCESS CODE
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PACIFIC
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11 a.m.
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1 p.m.
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11 a.m.
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•Register at www.attevent.com by Dec. 5, 2008. Reservations are limited, so register at the earliest date possible.
•You will receive a Personal Identification Number that you must use to join the conference.
•If you have never registered with AT&T for a prior phone forum, you will first need to click on create a profile.
If you require special accommodations (for example, Braille, large print or interpreter services) please contact Brian Finn at nationalphoneforum@irs.gov.
We will e-mail presentation materials on Dec. 8, 2008. If you do not receive this e-mail by noon on Dec. 8, 2008, e-mail us at nationalphoneforum@irs.gov to request the materials.
Dial in on December 9, 2008
Toll free: 1-866-216-6835
Toll: 1-913-227-1220
·Dial in 3 to 5 minutes before the scheduled time
·Enter your access code, then the pound (#) sign
·Enter your PIN, then the pound (#) sign
·Your line will be placed on hold until the conference begins
A question and answer period will follow the presentation. However, due to the public nature of the call, we will not be able to address specific client issues.
Questions? E-mail nationalphoneforum@irs.gov
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12/9/08
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Pricing Your Products and Services
Penobscot County Extension Office
307 Maine Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401
Louise O. Kirkland
Penobscot County
kirkland@umext.maine.edu
1-800-287-1485 (in Maine) or
207-942-7396 |
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Date: 12/10/08 Time: 9:00 am – Noon
City: Belfast
Location: Belfast Free Library
Cost: Member: $50, Nonmember: $100
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FMLA…ADA…Worker’s Comp…Oh My!
Are you having difficulty making sense of the requirements of the ADA, FMLA, and Workers Comp laws? Do you feel that this may be putting your organization at risk? Come to this half-day SkillBuilder to understand why each of these laws raises multiple issues relating to paperwork, leaves of absence, return to work, light-duty and work restrictions.
This SkillBuilder will include information about which forms and policies are required for nonprofits, along with the necessary steps needed to help develop these within your organization. A review of the documentation and information needed to appropriately manage leave situations that fall under Workers Comp and/or FMLA will also be covered. Finally, we will take a peek at the expected changes to the federal FMLA regulations and forms.
Cost: Member: $50, Nonmember: $100
Phone: 871-1885
Email: rdecruz@nonprofitmaine.org
Web: http://www.nonprofitmaine.org/skillbuilder_detail.asp?event=556
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Dec 10, 2008 (All Day)
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TechMAINE: 2008 Annual Conference
The Annual Conference is scheduled to run on December 9 and 10, 2008. A Dinner (optional) will be featured on the evening of Tuesday, December 9, and the Conference will be held on Wednesday, December 10.
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12/11/08 Time: 7:30 – 9:00 AM Cost $30.00 – $40.00
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MREDA’s “Real Estate Tax Assessments & Abatements Breakfast Seminar
MEREDA revisits Tax Assessments & Abatement strategies in South Portland
Wyndham Airport Hotel, Formerly the Sheraton Hotel, South Portland
207-874-0801 info@mereda.org www.mereda.org
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Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
Place: online; interactive webinar
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The real leadership challenge: getting and maintaining peak performance
Sponsor: Maine Association of Nonprofits
Are you realizing your potential? How about the other people on your team? Learn simple and powerful ways that can take your leadership to the next level.
Cost: $35 for members, $70 for nonmembers
Contact: 871-1885
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Thursday December 18, 2008
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Finding Money for Your Business – Banks and Beyond
Sponsor: Maine Center for Enterprise Development
Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m.
This presentation will provide an overview of the many sources from which you may find the money that will help your business grow. Dan Isaac worked as a commercial lender for local banks before going to the other side of the desk as the owner of a small business. Now he provides assistance to small businesses in developing business plans, assisting the turnaround of troubled organizations, and working with management to improve the operating performance of their company.
Place: 110 Abromson Center, USM, Portland
Cost: Free for USM students, MCED client companies and affiliate members; $10 per seminar for non-students
Contact: Sandra Stone, 228-8524
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Wednesday December 31, 2008
Time: 19:00:00
Cost: $50; discounts for multiple sessions
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Take a Good, Long Look in the Mirror: Does Your Organization\ Identity Match Its Image?
Sponsor: Packard Judd Kaye
Addresses perception vs. reality in corporate image and identity issues. Participants will learn how to evaluate image and identity, the steps to building a strong, positive image, and steps to creating a unique and differentiating identity. Presenter will be Liane Judd, principal in Packard Judd Kaye.
Place: Packard Judd Kaye headquarters, 44 Broadway, Bangor, 04401
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Date: 01/06/09 Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM
City: Online
Location: Online
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Cost: $25.00
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Fundamentals of Accounting
Fundamentals of Accounting is part of the Maine Women’s Business Empowerment Program and is designed for women who have been in business for at least six months and who want to boost their financial confidence and skills.
In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of understanding basic financial terms, and how to apply them to a financial statement. In addition, we will discuss the different types of financial services available and how to shop for the financial service that best fits your business.
You can participate in this workshop online either live in the virtual classroom, or you can access a recorded, self-paced version of the workshop where you ask the instructor questions in a discussion board/bulletin board format, or you can do both! The self-paced online option for this workshop is open to enrollment and participation for a two week period following each live workshop. To participate in this online workshop, you must have a computer on which you can download software (Windows 2000 or OS10 or above) with access to the internet (dialup is fine) and speakers or a computer headset/microphone. Generally you cannot take this workshop using a public access computers (e.g., libraries, Career Centers).
Phone: 207-882-7552
Email: sll@ceimaine.org
Web: http://www.ceimaine.net/store52/agora.cgi?cart_id=9954241.27104&p_id=WBC-WSFOA&xm=on
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Date: 01/07/09 Time: 4:00PM to 6:00PM
City: Portland
Location: Maine SBDC
68 High Street
Cost: Free
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Introduction to Small Business Taxes for Sole Proprietorships
This seminar is for startup or existing businesses that are sole proprietorships. The fundamentals of taxes will be presented and answers to the most frequently asked questions will be given. Topics covered are: record keeping, accounting methods, business deductions, self employment taxes, estimated taxes, depreciation, employment taxes, FICA, FUTA and filing forms.
Phone: 780-4949
Email: clong@maine.edu
Web: www.mainesbdc.org
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1/12/09
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Marketing Tips for Business Success
Penobscot County Extension Office
307 Maine Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401
Louise O. Kirkland
Penobscot County
kirkland@umext.maine.edu
1-800-287-1485 (in Maine) or
207-942-7396 |
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1/13-15/09
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Maine Agricultural Trades Show. At the Augusta Civic Center.
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1/14-15 & 20-21/09
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8th Annual 5-Day NOFA Organic Land Care Accreditation Course, Doyle Conservation Center, Leominster, Mass. Designed to provide professionals with the education needed for an understanding of organic land care from design to maintenance. Classes on: Principles and Procedures; Site Analysis, Design, and Maintenance; Rain Gardens/Storm Water Infiltration; Soil Health; the Soil Foodweb; Fertilizer and Soil Amendments; Composting; Lawns; Lawn Alternatives; Planting and Plant Care; Wetlands; Pest Management; Wildlife Management; Disease Control; Weeds; Mulches; Invasive Plants; Client Relations and Running a Business. Four hands-on case studies are included in the course. For more information or to receive registration brochures, contact Kathy Litchfield, NOFA/Mass Organic Land Care Course Coordinator, at (413) 773-3830, kathylitch29@yahoo.com or visit www.organiclandcare.net and register online.
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1/15/09
9 a.m. – Noon
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Starting a Business: Planning for Success
Starting a Home Based Business Series
New businesses don’t fail for lack of effort and enthusiasm as much as from a lack of information and planning at the start. If you are thinking about possibilities or have recently started a home based business, the three part series “Starting a Home Based Business: Steps to Success” is designed for you. Participants are encouraged to register for the entire three part series.
Save the date of Thursday February 12th for a snow date.
Part I, Thursday, January 15, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
“Starting Your Own Business: Planning for Success.”
Learn about a business plan from Cooperative Extension’s Business and Economics Specialist Jim McConnon Explore important questions to consider about yourself, your business idea, potential customers and the competition before moving ahead.
Jane Haskell
Waldo County
jhaskell@umext.maine.edu
1-800-287-1426 (in Maine) or
207-342-5971
Waldo County Office
992 Waterville Road
Waldo, ME 04915 |
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Date: 01/24/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
City: Fairfield
Location: 92 Western Avenue
Cost: $699
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Personal Fitness Trainer National Certification
Fifteen hours of “hands-on” practical training prepares you to actually wok with clients one-on-one. Upon successful completion students will not only be Nationally Certied as Personal Trainers, but will be eligible for 30 CEU’s through IACET.
Phone: 207-622-5001
Email: fstack@kvcc.me.edu
Web: Flora Stack
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1/27/09
9 a.m. – Noon
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Starting a Home Based Business Series
New businesses don’t fail for lack of effort and enthusiasm as much as from a lack of information and planning at the start. If you are thinking about possibilities or have recently started a home based business, the three part series “Starting a Home Based Business: Steps to Success” is designed for you. Participants are encouraged to register for the entire three part series.
Save the date of Thursday February 12th for a snow date.
Part II, Tuesday, January 27 from 9:00 – 12:00 PM
“Understanding Your Market.”
Explore tips and strategies for conducting your own practical market research. Specialist Jim McConnon will help you plan how to access and use the information to target your customers in creative ways.
Space is limited and registration is required by Friday, January 9. For more information or to register, call 342- 5971 or 1-800-287-1426. A $5.00 donation per session, or $10.00 for all three sessions, is requested for the series to help cover the cost of refreshments, publications, and resource materials.
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1/27/09
1:00PM to 3:00PM Cost $15.00
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How to Make Your Loan Request Bankable
This workshop will help you to understand how a credit analyst looks at a small business loan request. We will discuss how a bank reviews financials, what they are looking for in your business plan, what you need to know about the supporting documents, what questions you maybe asked about your plan and the financials and how to complete a loan application the way the lender wants it done.
Coastal Enterprises, Inc, 35 Water Street ,Wiscasset
207-882-7552 sll@ceimaine.org www.ceimaine.net/store52/agora.cgi?cart_id=9732562.18923&p_id=SBDC-WSLRB&xm=on
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Date: 01/27/09 Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM
City: Online
Location: Online
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Cost: $25,00
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Conquering Business Money Management
Conquering Business Money Management is part of the Maine Women’s Business Empowerment Program and is designed for women who have been in business for at least six months and who want to boost their financial confidence and skills.
This workshop offers an opportunity to explore how your approach to money matters can either help or hamper the success of your business. Topics include debunking money myths, separating business and personal finances, determining creditworthiness, and providing valuable tips for changing behaviours around business management.
You can participate in this workshop online either live in the virtual classroom, or you can access a recorded, self-paced version of the workshop where you ask the instructor questions in a discussion board/bulletin board format, or you can do both! The self-paced online option for this workshop is open to enrollment and participation for a two week period following each live workshop. To participate in this online workshop, you must have a computer on which you can download software (Windows 2000 or OS10 or above) with access to the internet (dialup is fine) and speakers or a computer headset/microphone. Generally you cannot take this workshop using a public access computers (e.g., libraries, Career Centers).
Phone: 207-882-7552
Email: sll@ceimaine.org
Web: www.ceimaine.net/store52/agora.cgi?cart_id=9732562.18923&p_id=WBC-WSCBM&xm=on
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01/29/09 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Members: $75 Non-Members: $150
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MEREDA’s 2009 Real Estate Forecast Conference & Member Showcase
Along with the annual economic overview and outlook on Maine’s economy, the conference also provides the popular market overview by property type focusing on both commercial and residential forecasts.
MEREDA’s Member Showcase provides an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to network and market their products and services.
Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland
207-874-0801 info@mereda.org www.mereda.org
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2/10/09
9-11:30am
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Starting a Home Based Business Series
New businesses don’t fail for lack of effort and enthusiasm as much as from a lack of information and planning at the start. If you are thinking about possibilities or have recently started a home based business, the three part series “Starting a Home Based Business: Steps to Success” is designed for you. Participants are encouraged to register for the entire three part series.
Save the date of Thursday February 12th for a snow date.
Part III Tuesday, February 10 from 9:00 – 11:30 AM
“Resources for a Growing Business”
Explore the options and sources of good information, advice
and financing for small business. Connect with a panel of knowledgeable resource people from area business assistance agencies.
Space is limited and registration is required by Friday, January 9. For more information or to register, call 342- 5971 or 1-800-287-1426. A $5.00 donation per session, or $10.00 for all three sessions, is requested for the series to help cover the cost of refreshments, publications, and resource materials.
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Feb. 2009
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National Entrepreneurship Week 2009 in Maine
Celebrations and Recognitions of Entrepreneurship in Maine.
A Maine State Leadership Team has been formed to build collaboration in support of Maine’s entrepreneurial culture.
The Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education has challenged their extensive networks to join with entrepreneurs and economic developers in sponsoring events at the local, state, and national levels during this special week. As an advocate for entrepreneurial education as a lifelong learning process they are reaching out to educational leadership nationwide to support entrepreneurship education programs and activities that prepare our youth and adults for careers in the 21st Century.
Entrepreneurship is a driving force of the U.S. economy. During the past 15 years, businesses less than five years old have accounted for about 70 percent of the net job creation in the United States. However, while America presently maintains the edge as an entrepreneurial society, there are clear signs of massive economic competition from abroad. More Americans in the future will need to be generating more ideas and better innovations if the United States is to stay ahead of the large populations of educated citizens in emerging and globally savvy economies.
For more information on events and activities across the country and information to engage young people on how to get involved in National Entrepreneurship Week 2009, please visit: www.NationalEweek.com
For State of Maine event updates – visit www.EWeekMaine.com or email EWeekMaine@mced.biz
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3/21-23/09
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The 25th Anniversary New England Products Trade Show is taking place Saturday, March 21 through Monday, March 23, 2009. Come on by!
Visit www.nepts.com
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