December 2023 Edition
Innovation
Sponsored by Central Maine Motors Auto Group
December ’23 Speaker Series: Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
December 14 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Bricks Coworking Space, Hathaway Creative Center, Waterville

Beginning in 2026, eligible workers in the private and public sector will have 12 weeks of paid time off available to them for family or medical reasons including illness, to care for a relative, or for the birth of a child. Join Reginald Parson, Deputy Director of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, as he discusses an overview of the application process for the new paid family and medical leave program.
Thu, Dec 14, 2023 5:30 PM EST
December Speaker Series - Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
Bricks Coworking + Innovation Space, Waterville
Upcoming Speaker Series
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Emily Brackett, President
Virtual Speaker Series Recordings
Dirigo Speaker Series conversations have been made available for viewing anytime. You can watch recordings of past conversations on our YouTube Channel.
New Business Grants
Business Investment
Top Stories of November 2023
Contact: Don Plourde
207-861-2462
dplourde@cbplourde.com
Central Maine Real Estate Spotlight
Featured Commercial Property:
Building Size: 3,872 sq. ft.
Sale Price: $250,000
Context: 
  • 5 Drive-in bays
  • 9 foot ceilings
  • Large off-street parking lot
Quality of Life
Sponsored by MaineGeneral Health
When you need non-emergency care and cannot get in to see your primary care practice, or if you don’t have a primary care clinician, MaineGeneral Express Care is here to treat you. Our MaineGeneral Express Care practices are staffed by trusted nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work closely with primary care clinicians. Find us in Waterville, Augusta, Gardiner and Winthrop, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Augusta, Gardiner and Waterville only). Or use our virtual care option. We are closed Christmas Day. Learn more at www.mainegeneral.org/express-care.
Workforce Investment
Workforce Training & Professional Development: 
Maine Community College System Announces Historic Investment in Workforce Training
Advance your own skillset or train your workforce with program options from KVCC. We have grants available to reduce (or sometimes eliminate) the cost for these training courses. KVCC provides training in trades, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, and more. For more information on our training programs visit us at www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce. KVCC also offers a variety of training programs free and open to the public: https://www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce/training/ 

To learn more about custom training options, please contact Elizabeth Fortin at 207.453.5858 or by email at workforce@kvcc.me.edu to take advantage of this incredible opportunity for free or low-cost training. 
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