April 2023 Edition
Innovation
Sponsored by Central Maine Motors Auto Group
April Speaker Series: Don’t Throw Things and Other Tips for Building Strong Teams
April 13 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Bricks Coworking Space, Hathaway Creative Center, Waterville

With Susan Ruhlin, Managing Director, Dirigo Labs

Join Susan Ruhlin, Managing Director of Dirigo Labs, for a discussion on her experience using a customer discovery approach to making early hires and establishing a positive culture in a tech startup.

About Dirigo Labs: Dirigo Labs is a startup accelerator based in Waterville, Maine. With a mission to grow the greater Waterville area’s digital economy by supporting entrepreneurs building innovation-based companies, the Dirigo Labs ecosystem brings together people, resources, and organizations to ensure the successful launch of new startups. Dirigo Labs operates under Central Maine Growth Council and is supported by several organizations, academic institutions, and investment firms. To learn more about Dirigo Labs, please visit www.dirigolabs.org
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.
Business Investment
Top Stories of March 2023
Contact: Don Plourde
207-861-2462
dplourde@cbplourde.com
Central Maine Real Estate Spotlight
Featured Commercial Property:
Building Size: 28,395 sq. ft.
Sale Price: $725,000
Property Features:
  • Multiple loading docks
  • 12-foot ceilings
Context: 
  • Proximity to I-95
Quality of Life
Sponsored by MaineGeneral Health
MaineGeneral offers expert plastic surgery – from cosmetic to reconstructive surgery – in Waterville and Augusta. Services include reconstruction after cancer or injury; cosmetic surgery including Botox and fillers; and contouring after weight loss. Learn more about our 4.8 out of 5 star services at www.mainegeneral.org/plastics.
Workforce Investment
Workforce Training & Professional Development: 
Maine Community College System Announces Historic Investment in Workforce Training
Need a virtual assistant to help with your business? KVCC is currently training several Maine-based virtual assistants to connect with local businesses/organizations to complete projects related to digital marketing or project management. Please fill out our form to request a virtual assistant: https://kvcc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3vEhFX1hWtEsILA 

Looking to train your workforce? The Harold Alfond Foundation is funding training that will offer Maine businesses the opportunity to train their frontline workers and will cover half of the training cost of up to $1200. KVCC provides training in trades, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, and more. Employees can participate in existing training programs or KVCC can create customized training to meet your business needs. 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.  

To learn more, 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. 
Coworking & Collaboration
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