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Better Maine Conference: Growing a Diverse Workforce
October 5, 2023, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$25
Dirigo Labs and its partner, the Skowhegan Center for Entrepreneurship, are pleased to announce that Kennebec Savings Bank will once again be the Lead Sponsor for the 2023 Better Maine Conference, taking place on October 5th in downtown Waterville. This year's conference will focus on "Growing a Diverse Workforce" and feature keynote speaker Kerem Durdag, President and COO of GWI. The conference includes multiple speakers, panelists, and breakout sessions throughout the day, all of which are hosted in downtown Waterville.
The Better Maine Conference brings together business leaders, policymakers, and workforce development professionals to share best practices and innovations around talent attraction, upskilling employees, diversity initiatives, leadership development, and more. Last year’s inaugural event drew 75 attendees from across Maine.
Kerem Durdag, President and COO of GWI, will deliver the keynote address sharing insights from personal experience in Maine’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and through his work at GWI. Other prominent speakers will participate in panel discussions and workshops throughout the day.
For more details and registration information, visit the Better Maine Conference Eventbrite page.