How to Use AI for Business Webinar, Member News, and More

July 27, 2023

Kindred Connector

A newsletter connecting the Maine family business community!

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why."

-Mark Twain

FEATURED EVENT

Flyte New Media & IFOB Webinar

How to Use AI to Market and Grow Your Business

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

What’s real and what’s hype when it comes to ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools? Attend this timely webinar featuring Rich Brooks of member company Flyte New Media to learn how you can put them to use to help your business improve its processes and outcomes.

In this presentation, Rich Brooks of Flyte New Media will share how AI can help you with:

* Audience research

* Content creation

* Social media posts

* SEO

* Copyediting

* Note taking

* and more!

Are you a business that has experience using AI tools? We'd love to feature you in this webinar - contact Brooke Stewart, Director of Communications, at brooke@fambusiness.org or 207.281.2414.

Interested in Joining the

IFOB Community?

It's not too late! Take advantage of a membership for the remainder of the year. There are plenty of programs, resources, and benefits to enjoy for the rest of 2023, including no cost or discounted participation for you and your employees to participate in upcoming events we still have planned.

Plus, you can interact with fellow member companies on our brand new Member Portal, submit news and job listings, and more!

Learn more about what becoming a member can mean for your business. Visit our website for details on membership plans and to sign up, or contact Catherine Wygant Fossett, Executive Director, at 207.798.2667 with any questions.

Member Events

JobsInME Career Fair Set for Sept. 14th

The next installment of this highly-rated series takes place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn on Sept. 14th. These events provide a great opportunity for employers to meet potential new hires face-to-face to discuss available positions and respond to questions. Participating companies are encouraged to sign up early as space is limited.

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Member News

Geiger Expands International Footprint

Geiger, a Lewiston-based promotional products company, recently announced it had acquired UK-based Firebrand Promotions to strengthen its international footprint. It is the company's second acquisition this year, and the fifth in the UK.

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Gorham Savings Bank's LaunchPad Competition Celebrates 10th Year

For Maine small businesses looking to open their doors or evolve their business, the annual LaunchPad competition can be a way to get support through a $50,000 grant for the winning company, or a $20,000 award for an Emerging Business selected from a group of finalists.

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Wyman's Winning Talent Management Strategy

While many businesses are struggling to find and retain talent these days, Wyman's has been experiencing promising recruitment and retention trends in their workforce. Hear from President and CEO Tony Shurman about what's different about Wyman's strategy and why it's been successful.

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Member Job Board

Opus Consulting - Senior Analyst

Our growing firm is looking for a talented individual who is motivated, displays a high level of integrity, and demonstrates a proven track record of success in an advisory and leadership capacity.

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"Good to Know"

HR Power Hour Podcast - Interview with Melissa Denbow, Machias Savings Bank

Recently Machias Savings Bank's Melissa Denbow, Vice President, Community Experience Manager, was invited to sit down with Tawny Alvarez, co-host of the HR Power Hour to discuss the work that she has done to help Machias Savings Bank become a key member of the community it serves. Listen to this episode to hear what steps your company can take to communicate a commitment to community to your customers.

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How To Avoid Employee Wage and Hour Pitfalls

Tourist season means increased business, especially for those in the hospitality industry. With the need for boosting staff and hours though can come the potential for getting out of step with wage laws. Verrill's labor lawyer, Liz Johnston, shares tips for staying compliant during this busy time of year.

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