JUNE 7, 2024

Congratulations to the team at Capozza Floor Covering Center on their 50th anniversary this year!

Photo Courtesy of capozzaflooring.com

Thu, Jun 13 | "How To" Recruitment & Retention of Immigrants

Tue, Jul 9 | 7th Annual 9 & 18 Hole Golf Scramble

Nominate Your Favorite Family-Owned Business

We're excited to have some great nominations so far. And we need more!

We're dedicating the 24th Annual Maine Family Business Awards to Maddy Corson who envisioned this celebration over two decades ago. Please help us by continuing her legacy and nominate a family-owned business today!

Nomination deadline is Friday, June 28. The gala will be held in October at Thompson's Point - more details announced soon!

"How-To" - Recruit & Retain Immigrants in the Workforce

Thursday, June 13

8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. In Person | BerryDunn Portland

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Zoom

Following an outstanding and informational program on immigrant family business in 2023, the IFOB is bringing back a “New Mainer” focused program with hopes of educating and inspiring the growth of recruiting and retaining these professionals.

Thank you to our sponsors:

7th Annual 9 & 18 Hole Golf Scramble 2024

Tuesday, July 9

Nonesuch River Golf Club, Scarborough ME

To celebrate the conclusion of our spring Women’s Wine & Nine Golf Series, we open it up to everyone and welcome men and women, IFOB members and non-members to take over the entire course!

Tickets include 18 or 9 holes with a cart, great prizes, a BBQ lunch and more!

Contact Brooke for Sponsorship & Prize Opportunities

Thank you to our sponsors:

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Beacon Energy Solutions

Application Window June 30 - September 30

The USDA's Rural Energy for America Program helps "agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy investments to lower energy costs, generate new income, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations.

Beacon can help with:

• Determining geographic and business eligibility 
• Conducting energy audits & renewable energy site assessments 
• Designing customized solar energy systems and/or Energy Efficiency Improvement (EEI) projects
• And More!

TMA Maine Panel and Summer Social

Tuesday, June 11 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Après | Portland ME

Please join TMA Northeast Maine for a lively panel discussion followed by cocktail hour, networking, and appetizers. Moderated by IFOB Member Jacques Santucci with Opus Consulting and featuring IFOB Member Casey D. Karlsen with Berry Dunn as a panelist.

Transformational Women in Family Business 2024

June 13-14

Swissotel Chicago

Many women in family businesses are eager to make a greater contribution to the family enterprise. We invite you to join other amazing family business women as we examine our strengths, enhance our skills and, together, explore the ways to succeed in our current and future roles. Featuring IFOB Member Letitia Hussey Beauregard, Chairman, Hussey Seating Co.

2024 Imagine Portland Awards Celebration

Thursday, June 20 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

AURA | 121 Center St Portland ME

Imagine a business community that pauses once a year to recognize its all-stars, the best of the best... its true leaders! Congratulations to IFOB Member Jim Cohen, Partner at Verrill, for winning the Volunteer of the Year Award.

5 Strategies for Small Business Financial Management

Jacques Santucci

OPUS Consulting

"Managing finances in a small business is essential for its sucess and longevity. Proper financial management allows you to make informed decisions, plan for the future, and ensure your business's financial health. Here are some tips to help you effectively manage finances in your small business..."

View the latest job openings posted on our Job Listings page. Members can submit their own listings when logged into the Member Portal. Once a job is filled, be sure to let us know so we can remove it from the site.

IFOB Members: Promote Your Company News With Us!

One of the many perks of being a member is promoting your latest news and announcements to our IFOB community. Share press releases, articles, podcasts, insights and expertise... and any other information featuring your business!

For more information on how to submit your news, view our video or download this cheat sheet. If you need assistance please contact Brooke Stewart at 207.281.2414 or brooke@fambusiness.org.

Catherine Wygant Fossett

Executive Director

catherine@fambusiness.org

207.798.2667

Brooke Stewart

Director of Communications

brooke@fambusiness.org

207.281.2414