4/11/2022 COVID Update: The State of Maine no longer requires masking or proof of vaccination to attend any public events, but individual venues are free to do so. For the latest information, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or the State of Maine’s COVID site.

Building Vibrant Communities Through the Arts

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Julie Richard, executive director of the Maine Arts Commission, will discuss what the commission is doing to drive arts and culture statewide, as well as specific efforts to enhance the creative economy locally. Cost is $17 for Chamber members registering by the preceding Friday, $19 for late registration, and $25 at the door and for […]

$17

Disability: Understanding and Overcoming the Obstacles

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Travis Mills will be the opening keynote speaker at Thomas College’s fourth annual Diversity Conference. This year’s theme is “Disability: Understanding and Overcoming the Obstacles”. Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a warrior, motivational speaker, actor and an advocate for veterans and amputees. Mills has authored a book, […]

Free

PechaKucha Night Waterville, Vol. 19

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

PechaKucha Night Waterville is a creative networking event centered on storytelling. Every event is well attended and provides its own distinctive ride. PechaKucha Night (PKN) began in Tokyo in 2003 and has turned into an international phenomenon with events happening in over 800 cities around the world. It is a format that makes presentations concise, […]

Free

Moving Maine from Poverty to Prosperity

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Join us as former Waterville mayor and current Maine governor Paul R. LePage shares his perspectives on what is necessary to move Maine forward. Cost is $17 for Chamber members registering by the preceding Friday, $19 late registration for members, or $25 at the door and for general admission. Registration includes a hot breakfast buffet. […]

$17

Income Inequality and Inequality of Opportunity

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Scott Winship, senior fellow at The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (and Mid-Maine native), will discuss these two policy issues that continue to resonate in the presidential primaries and field questions about their relationship to poverty and the state of the middle class. Cost is $17 for Chamber members registering by the preceding Friday, $19 […]

Doing Business Across the Border

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Maine’s trading relationship with Canada is worth over $3.5 billion annually and continues to grow. Join Canada’s Consul General to New England to learn about business opportunities across the border, active sectors and the U.S.-Canada initiatives that are making trade and travel between the two countries easier and more efficient. Cost is $17 for Chamber […]

International Economic And Workforce Expert Anthony Carnevale

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Internationally recognized economist and workforce expert Anthony P. Carnevale, Ph.D., will speak at Thomas College about the critically important role of higher education in strengthening the Maine workforce. Thomas College will host a breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 a.m. in the Spann Student Commons on the Thomas College campus in Waterville. Dr. Carnevale, […]

Free

Business Breakfast Series: Ten Critical Leadership Qualities

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

There are many critical qualities a leader must “have” or “learn” to become a successful supervisor, manager or executive. David Ciullo, President of the HR Services firm Career Management Associates will discuss 10 critical leadership qualities needed to be successful and discuss which are inherent and which can be learned through effective development. Cost per […]

$17 – $25

Maine Goes Global

Summit Room, Spann Student Commons, Thomas College 180 West River Road, Waterville, ME

Maine's export successes are not just being achieved by large multinational companies. More and more small and family businesses are getting involved in the international marketplace and finding their global niche. Janine Cary, President of the Maine International Trade Center will discuss local trends in Maine trade and how businesses are reaching out beyond regional […]

$17 – $25
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