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SUMMARY:Shop Talk Maine with Big Room Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Big Room MFG is launching Shop Talk Maine\, a new monthly virtual meetup designed to bring together professionals across the state’s manufacturing community. Unlike traditional webinars or panel-style events\, Shop Talk Maine is intentionally casual and conversation-driven—an open\, low-pressure space where people can exchange ideas\, discuss challenges\, and stay connected between the bigger industry gatherings. No membership or affiliation required. \nIt’s open to anyone working in or connected to manufacturing in Maine\, across all roles and experience levels. Big Room MFG is already exploring regional expansion\, rotating moderators and a Slack community to keep the conversations fresh and representative of the diverse voices in the sector. \nMore information on the Big Room Technologies website here.
URL:https://mainemfg.com/event/shop-talk-maine-with-big-room-technologies/
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SUMMARY:OSHA 10 Safety Training with Maine MEP
DESCRIPTION: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 variety of general industry safety and health topics (29 CFR 1910). This is an entry-level course and attendees who complete this course will receive an OSHA 10-hour course completion certificate. \nWho should attend: \n1. For people new to safety and health\n2. Working knowledge of OSHA standards needed\n3. Managers or supervisors \nWhen: January 14th (8:30-4:30) and 15th (8:30-1:00) \, 2026 (January 16th – Snow day)\nWhere: SafetyWorks! Training Institute – Augusta\nCost: No-cost to attend/$10 for an OSHA 10 card \nTo register: email: Dawn McKenney (Dawn.L.McKenney@Maine.gov) and Mariah Cunningham-Knaus (mariahc@mainemep.org) with the subject line MaineMEP10 and provide the following information about the registrant: \nName\nCompany Name\nAddress\nPhone number\nEmail
URL:https://mainemfg.com/event/osha-10-safety-training-with-maine-mep/
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SUMMARY:Mainebiz Five On The Future Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Mainebiz as they take a look at Maine’s future economy by identifying leading economic indicators\, opportunities\, and challenges for 2026. \nThis 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. \nThe program will begin with their keynote speaker Amanda Rector\, Maine State Economist. Amanda will provide a forecast for 2026 and for the state of Maine\, as it relates to national trends. Then hear from a panel of Maine CEOs and leaders including MAME’s Executive Director\, John Lewis\, as they address four indicating industries and how they see the marketplace performing in 2026. \nRegistration: $55\nRegister here.
URL:https://mainemfg.com/event/mainebiz-five-on-the-future-forum-2026/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland\, ME\, 363 Maine Mall Rd\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106
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SUMMARY:E2Tech 2026 Townhall
DESCRIPTION: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 available to help navigate them. They will hear from a panel of experts\, but just as important\, this is an opportunity for E2Tech members to share their perspectives and what actions we can take together for a successful 2026 and beyond.  \nThe Town Hall will be held at South Portland High School lecture hall (637 Highland Ave\, South Portland\, ME 04106) from 5:30-7pm (doors open at 5:00pm). Panelists include Dan Burgess of Maine Department of Energy Resources\, Michael Stoddard of Efficiency Maine\, Emily Wood of Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI)\, and more. \nSouth Portland High School\n637 Highland Ave\nSouth Portland\, ME 04106 \nRegister Here
URL:https://mainemfg.com/event/e2tech-2026-townhall/
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SUMMARY:Using Bid Match to Identify Government Contract Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine APEX Accelerator over your lunch break as procurement counselor Marissa Henkel leads an informative session designed for Maine small businesses interested in government contracting. Learn how the free Bid Match service can save you time by automatically searching thousands of federal\, state and local procurement sites each day\, and delivering contract opportunities aligned with your products and capabilities directly to your inbox. \nDuring this session\, you’ll learn how Bid Match can help your business: \nIdentify contracting opportunities from government agencies seeking small business suppliers\nExpand your reach across federal\, state\, and local supply chains\nSupport business growth through consistent\, targeted opportunity tracking\nThis training will show you how to use Bid Match as a practical and powerful business development tool in the government marketplace. \nRegister Here
URL:https://mainemfg.com/event/using-bid-match-to-identify-government-contract-opportunities/
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