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Kindred Connector
A newsletter connecting the Maine family business community
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This is the power of gathering: it inspires us - delightfully - to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive.
~ Alice Waters ~
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IFOB Upcoming Events - Quick Look
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'Celebrating 30 Years of the IFOB'
Program Hierarchy & Details
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View our Program Hierarchy Visual to see our many 2024 offerings open to Members and Future Members (Non-Members)! | |
For details on all of our series, events and affinity groups, please read our Program Details Document. Some information TBD. | |
2024 Programming Spotlight: Peer & Affinity Groups | |
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CEO
Central
A facilitated roundtable discussion designed exclusively for family business CEOs with gross revenues above $5 million.
Open to Family Business Members only. Not open to Associate Partners. Space is limited. Reservation required.
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Women's Leadership Forum
A facilitated roundtable discussion with fellow women in leadership roles in the family business. Our goals for this forum include support, encouragement, inspiration, and information.
Open to Family Business Members only. Not open to Associate Partners. Space is limited. Reservation required.
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Next Generation
Executive I, II, III
A facilitated roundtable discussion with Next Generation members working at the top management levels within their company.
Executive Blend
A facilitated roundtable discussion group for those who have worked in the family business for a while, moving towards or into an executive role.
Open to Family Business Members only. Not open to Associate Partners. Space is limited. Reservation required.
Kick Off Meeting
Wed, Feb 7
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Those considering Family Business membership are welcome to attend.
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EOS Think Thank
A facilitated round-table discussion that will continue the concepts from the February 15, IFOB “How-To”: Get a Grip on Your Business: Clarify, Simplify + Achieve Your Vision program.
Open to Members only (all levels). Reservation required.
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Working Parents Peer Advisory Group
A dynamic working parents group that's committed to supporting each other and addressing the unique challenges faced by parents in the workplace.
Open to Members only (all levels). Reservation required.
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TONIGHT! Annual Holiday Party
Wednesday, January 24 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Woodlands Club, 39 Woods Road, Falmouth
Join the Board of Directors, Advisory Board and Catherine Wygant Fossett, the Executive Director, for an evening of appreciation for your support and commitment to the IFOB. We’ll mingle and jingle with delicious hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a cash bar.
Free for Members, $35 for Future Members
Any questions? Email Brooke@fambusiness.org
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"How to" - Get a Grip on Your Business: Clarify, Simplify + Achieve Your Vision
Thursday, February 15
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. In Person | BerryDunn Portland
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Zoom
Are you a business owner or a senior level manager that wants to see your business consistently run better and grow faster? Maybe you struggle with some of these challenges:
- Lack of control over time, markets or your company.
- People who don’t listen, understand or follow through.
- Profit that’s inconsistent and/or there’s not enough.
- Growth is happening, but you can’t break through to the next level.
- Quick fixes that come-and-go, bringing little change with continued frustrations.
Don’t let your business run you! Get a grip on your business.
Join us for an interactive style and experience-based real-world insight this is an actionable session for open-minded, growth-oriented business leaders with Laura McDowell, a Professional EOS Implementer, facilitator and coach.
In Person $35, Zoom $15
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"How-To's": Your Family Business' Resiliency Depends on its Structure
Thursday, March 21
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. In Person | BerryDunn Portland
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Zoom
Your family business’s resiliency depends on its structure strategies for whether your business is solely owned, sibling controlled, or diffusely owned. To truly understand the issues that impact a family business, you must see them for what they are: Family businesses are not a monolithic block, but rather a “species” with various sub-species, and any advice given to them should be tailored to fit that specific sub-species. At this workshop, we’ll identify the three types of family business, their structures and how to best develop a strategy to improve our opportunities for resilience and longevity.
In Person $35, Zoom $15
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2024 Annual Employment Law Update
Tuesday, February 13 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Holiday Inn By The Bay
Attendees will get insights into hot topics for employers, an update on labor and employment laws and regulations, and a look into best practices for the workplace.
Topics will include:
- Year in Review
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Workers’ Compensation: A Look Back and a View Forward
- Responding to Remote Work Challenges
- Wage and Hour – Top 5 Mistakes and Class Action Implications
- National Labor Relations Board Updates
- Employee Benefits: SECURE 2.0 and ERISA Fiduciary Breach Litigation Trends
- Managing Mental Health: Employer Responsibilities and Best Practices
- Mock Human Resource Scenarios
Registration is $175 each.
Parking, breakfast, lunch, and networking reception are included.
This event has been approved for 6.5 CLE credits.
SHRM credits pending.
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Webinar: An Update For Employers on New HR and Employment Law Topics
Wednesday, February 14 | 9:00 a.m. | Zoom
Discover the latest employment laws and trends in our next webinar. We'll explore how the Supreme Court's college admissions decision impacts DEI initiatives and the challenges of increasing on-site employee presence.
Plus, get a sneak peek at practical investigation tips, setting the stage for our in-depth half-day investigation training coming this spring.
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Planning and Organizing: 8-Module Course
1 Year Access to Training
Every good leader knows planning and organizing is a critical skill in the workplace, one that aids many other important competencies. But, staying on top of your planning and organizing is not the easiest in today’s constantly changing and fast-paced work world.
Join Dr. Francis Eberle in dissecting the components of planning and organizing through this eight-module course. During this on-demand, virtual learning journey, Dr. Eberle will guide you in understanding your current abilities while sharing tools and tactics to improve your skills. He will also bring in resources from other experts to share different perspectives.
$99 to access
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MILBRIDGE, Maine — In 1874, Jasper Wyman launched a sardine cannery on the coast of Downeast Maine. Today, 150 years later, his enterprise has flourished into one of the world’s leading growers and purveyors of wild blueberries, the largest retail brand of frozen fruit, and a major employer in rural Downeast Maine, still owned by the fourth generation of the Wyman family.
“We’re extremely proud to celebrate this milestone,” said Tony Shurman, Wyman’s President and Chief Executive. “As we mark this occasion, we honor and thank the thousands of people who have helped this company evolve into the success it is today. We’re deeply committed to continuing to build awareness and consumption of this remarkable fruit, and working to ensure a sustainable future for an industry that has nourished the economy and community for generations.”
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S.W. Collins Operations Manager is Rising Star in Hardware and Building Supply Industry | |
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MAINEBIZ — Clara Collins, operations manager at S.W. Collins Co. in Caribou, was among award recipients honored at the HBS Dealer Magazine’s annual Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply convention recently held in Chicago.
Collins received the Rising Star award from HBS Dealer Magazine.
HBS Dealer and its industry partners have stepped up to promote the role of women in the hardware and building supply industry, according to a news release.
Individuals are nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of judges based on their contributions and attributes.
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2024 Annual Family Businesses Survey Now Open
Advocacy for family businesses at a national level is fueled by the insights and concerns of individuals like you. Legislators in Washington, DC need to understand the heartbeat of these businesses—your issues, your triumphs, and your challenges. You are the driving force behind change.
We invite you to be a part of this movement by participating in a quick 5-minute ANONYMOUS survey. This survey is a powerful tool to showcase to legislators that family businesses are not just vital to America, but indispensable to the fabric of our communities. Your input strengthens the foundation for better policies and support.
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First Caucus Meeting in DC on March 12
What are the greatest differentiators/advantages to working in a family business from an employees perspective?
Family Enterprise USA is looking for family members of family businesses to attend the caucus meeting with an employee(or more) to tell their story. They welcome employees willing to attend solo as well.
There will be lawmakers, staff, Caucus members & someone from the administration in attendance.
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Update from MEMA on Reporting Damage from January 10 Storm
Individuals of private industry and privately owned commercial infrastructure who sustained property damage from the January 10th storm, including wharfs, floats, vessels, etc. are urged to document and report that damage.
Individuals who sustained damages to their primary residence are encouraged to document and report that damage or report damages to 211 Maine.
These are not applications for assistance nor a guarantee of financial assistance.
As noted earlier, DMR is working closely with Governor Mills and the Maine Emergency Management Agency as we assess the extent of the damage to Maine's coastline.
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Maine Revenue Services Offers Maine Tax Portal Webinars for Individual Income Tax
Maine Revenue Services will offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay and manage state Individual Income Taxes, from January 18, 2024 through April 11, 2024.
The Maine Tax Portal is Maine Revenue Services’ new online system for filing, paying, and managing state taxes. It replaces and expands Maine Revenue Service’s current online services, including I-File, FastFile, and EZ Pay, which have been deactivated for most taxes. These webinars are an important opportunity for taxpayers and tax professionals who used those systems to learn how to use the Maine Tax Portal.
Other resources on the Maine Tax Portal can be found at maine.gov/revenue/portal.
Questions may be sent by emailing MRS with “MTP” in the subject line or by calling MRS at 624-9784.
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Member Job Listings
Below are 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.
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IFOB Members: Promote Your News | |
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Promote your company news through the "Resources" section of our website!
One of the many perks of being a member is promoting your latest news and announcements to our Maine family-owned business community. Be sure to share any press releases, articles, podcasts, or other information featuring your business or sharing your unique expertise on a relevant topic or issue.
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.
Here is a screenshot of our Resources page if you need a visual!
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