The Manufacturers Association of Maine will end Manufacturing Month with our 2025 Annual Meeting at the Roux Institute! Join us for a night of networking and tours of the Roux Institute’s Portland campus. We will induct individuals into the Manufacturers Hall of Fame and present the Above & Beyond Award. Register Here

This event is a unique opportunity to connect with the U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base and learn about federal, state, and local programs that strengthen Maine’s role in the national maritime supply chain. Attendees will gain insights into supplier support, workforce development initiatives, innovation resources, and training programs that help businesses and educators align with... Read more »

Maine APEX Accelerator and Systems Engineering are offering a no-cost half-day workshop for businesses in the Defense Industrial Base to strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity posture and CMMC readiness. Attendees will acquire practical insights, improved confidence in their incident response plans, and a clearer understanding of regulatory expectations for government contractors. Don’t miss it! Register Here

Saturday November 15th, 10am to 2pm at York County Community College On-the-spot interviews for experienced applicants in all trades. Painters/Blasters, Pipefitters, Shipfitters, Insulators, Machinery Mechanics, Information Technology, Plastic Fabricators, Fabric Workers, Engineering, Lifting & Handling, and MORE! Trades Apprentice info sessions every 30 minutes!

Harraseeket Inn, Freeport, ME December 3rd 5:00PM-8:00PM December 4th 8:00am-4:00PM Please join Industrial Energy Consumer Group and their Maine manufacturer cosponsors for their exciting Maine Energy Conference, "How Will Maine Answer the Challenges: Energy Affordability, Jobs and Climate". Join government, nonprofit and industry leaders to take an unprecedented deep dive into Maine's energy future to... Read more »

Maine MEP and Safetyworks! are partnering to offer 10-hour General Industry Standards Safety training (OSHA 10) to manufacturing companies. This one-and-a-half day course teaches hazard identification and controls on a... Read more »

Join Mainebiz as they take a look at Maine's future economy by identifying leading economic indicators, opportunities, and challenges for 2026. This year's Five on the Future Forum will provide attendees with key insights into Maine's economic landscape as well as the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2026. The program will begin with their keynote... Read more »

At the E2Tech Town Hall, they will discuss what are the biggest challenges and opportunities in the environmental and energy technology sectors in 2026 as well as what resources are... Read more »

On February 3, Verrill hosts its 2026 Labor & Employment Annual Update, a full-day program addressing the most common questions from employers and HR professionals as they enter the new year. Sessions cover coordinating Maine's new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) with FMLA, sick leave, and related policies; updating employment and separation agreements amid... Read more »

Join the University of Southern Maine for a day dedicated to discussing strategies for creating effective and sustainable internship programs with education and business leaders from across the state. Be part of the conversation to help shape the future of internships in Maine and support the next generation of professionals! Event Details: • When: April... Read more »

Maine International Trade Center celebrates Maine’s international business community with our signature annual event – Maine International Trade Day – to focus attention on the importance of global trade for the state and honor our annual award winners. Trade Day 2026 will include a networking reception, keynote presentation, and annual awards ceremony. More Information and... Read more »

We will be back at The Point for our 2026 Annual Summit and Gubernatorial Forum. This event will bring together industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Maine manufacturing. Agenda 8:00-9:00: Registration and Networking. 9:00-9:15: Opening Remarks and State of the Association with Michael Duguay 9:15-10:00: Advanced Manufacturing Panel 10:00-10:30: Break and Networking... Read more »

A facilitated, hands-on working session designed to help manufacturers move from real challenges to clear next steps. Work through workforce, operations, and modernization challenges alongside peers using a structured IdeaJam process—focused on practical outcomes, not theory. When: May 14, 9am-1pm Where: Roux Institute, Portland, Maine Cost: $375 per person More information and registration here.

Maine Museum of Innovation, Learning and Labor (Maine MILL) is a history and culture museum in downtown Lewiston, Maine, that celebrates extraordinary stories of work and industrial ingenuity. Through our collection, exhibits, educational programming, and events, we invite visitors to explore how life, labor, and culture shape the present and influence the future. Join us... Read more »

Registration is now open for the 2026 Department of Defense Northeast Regional Council Conference & Matchmaker, taking place June 10–11, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Portland. Hosted by Maine APEX Accelerator and Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) A business matchmaker is a structured networking event designed to connect manufacturers and suppliers directly with... Read more »