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Agenda

  • Main Schedule
    8:00 AM - 8:30 AMRegistration
    Registration, Vendor Networking & Scholarship Auction Preview.
    8:30 AM - 8:45 AMBreakfast, Welcome & Annual Meetings
    General Mills cereals, Yoplait yogurt, Pillsbury baked goods, Nature Valley snacks, paired with fruit. Coffee, tea and refreshments.

    Sponsor: General Mills
    MORNING JOINT SESSION
    8:45 AM - 9:45 AMConversations with the Commissioners
    What can you expect in 2023 and beyond? Maine's top government leaders will speak to the pressing issues impacting business in our state. Learn how your voice has and can continue to make a difference in modifying policy.

    Sponsor: FocusMaine

    Amanda Beal

    Commissioner at Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

    Laura Fortman

    Commissioner at Maine Department of Labor

    Heather Johnson

    Commissioner at Maine Department of Economic and Community Development

    Melanie Loyzim

    Commissioner at Maine Department of Environmental Protection

    9:50 AM - 10:50 AMArtificial Intelligence (AI): Friend or Foe? Welcome to the future!
    AI chatbots are helping people write everything from websites to job descriptions. Learn how this tool can make your marketing more efficient and enhance your customer experience.

    We'll take a deeper dive into how AI can help your brand stay cutting edge with success stories and helpful tips on implementation.

    Layne Harris

    Head of Technology & Innovation at The VIA Agency

    10:50 AM - 11:00 AMMorning Break
    Keynote Speaker
    11:05 AM - 11:55 AMKevin Hancock "Lessons on Leadership"
    Kevin Hancock shares his successes in shared leadership at his company, Hancock Lumber.

    Kevin Hancock

    Chairman at Hancock Lumber Company

    11:55 AM - 1:05 PMLunch & Annual Awards
    Gourmet sandwiches, delicious side dishes, sweets and refreshments. Formal presentation of RAM's Retailer of the Year and Jim McGregor Awards and MGFPA's Impact Award.
    Afternoon Breakout Session: A
    1:10 PM - 2:00 PMIt's Easy Being Green: Maine's Energy Landscape
    Are you contemplating making solar or EV charging station investments? Hear from some of New England’s pioneering energy experts.

    Determine which clean energy technologies will best meet your goals. Understand the costs and barriers of these new energy systems and how to strategize for future customer experience.

    Peter Cooke

    Co-Founder of Ratio Institute

    Phil Coupe

    Co-Founder of ReVision Energy

    Jon Shaer

    Director of Retail, Fueling & Convenience at ChargePoint

    Afternoon Breakout Session: B
    1:10 PM - 2:00 PMManaging Data: Privacy Best Practices
    Take home some simple, effective tips and tools you can use right away in your small business to help protect the privacy of your customers, build customer loyalty, and maintain regulatory privacy compliance.

    Joshua Kass

    IT, Cybersecurity, Custom Business Solutions Architect and Development Visionary at L.L. Bean

    Christiana (Christy) van Voorhees

    Senior Associate Counsel at L.L.Bean

    AFTERNOON JOINT SESSION
    2:15 PM - 3:15 PMOwn Your Attention, Don't Rent It Out
    According to Dr. Donald E. Wetmore of the Productivity Institute, did you know that in the last 20 years, working time has increased by 15% and leisure time has decreased by 33%?

    We all complain we don’t have time. Time for what? What we really are talking about is “attention” management so that we have the time to do what we want.

    Tom Dowd

    Thomas Dowd Professional Development and Coaching, LLC

    3:15 PM - 3:25 PMFinal Thoughts & Departure
    Wrap Up, Collect & Pay for Auction Items!

Registration

Reception (Complimentary)

Join us on Tuesday, April 25th for delicious hors d'oeuvres and refreshments while networking with your colleagues! Planning to attend? Please reserve your ticket! Reception details coming soon!

Complimentary
Member Ticket

For MGFPA and RAM Members. Enjoy a full day of learning and networking with Maine's experts and leaders.

Bringing more than 1 attendee? Be sure to use the discounted Additional Guest-Registration section. Only $80 for each additional attendee from the same company.

$105
Member - Additional Guest

For members who have purchased at least 1 full-price ticket, this option allows you to purchase additional tickets for your company attendees at a discounted price.

$80
Non-Member

Future Members of RAM or MGFPA!

Enjoy a full day of learning and networking with Maine's experts and leaders.

$125

Speakers

  • Kevin Hancock (Chairman at Hancock Lumber Company)

    Kevin Hancock

    Chairman at Hancock Lumber Company

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  • Amanda Beal (Commissioner at Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry)

    Amanda Beal

    Commissioner at Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

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  • Laura Fortman (Commissioner at Maine Department of Labor)

    Laura Fortman

    Commissioner at Maine Department of Labor

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  • Heather Johnson (Commissioner at Maine Department of Economic and Community Development)

    Heather Johnson

    Commissioner at Maine Department of Economic and Community Development

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  • Melanie Loyzim (Commissioner at Maine Department of Environmental Protection)

    Melanie Loyzim

    Commissioner at Maine Department of Environmental Protection

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  • Peter Cooke (Co-Founder of Ratio Institute)

    Peter Cooke

    Co-Founder of Ratio Institute

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  • Phil Coupe (Co-Founder of ReVision Energy)

    Phil Coupe

    Co-Founder of ReVision Energy

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  • Tom Dowd (Thomas Dowd Professional Development and Coaching, LLC)

    Tom Dowd

    Thomas Dowd Professional Development and Coaching, LLC

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  • Layne Harris (Head of Technology & Innovation at The VIA Agency)

    Layne Harris

    Head of Technology & Innovation at The VIA Agency

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  • Joshua Kass (IT, Cybersecurity, Custom Business Solutions Architect and Development Visionary at L.L. Bean)

    Joshua Kass

    IT, Cybersecurity, Custom Business Solutions Architect and Development Visionary at L.L. Bean

    Read Bio
  • Jon Shaer (Director of Retail, Fueling & Convenience at ChargePoint)

    Jon Shaer

    Director of Retail, Fueling & Convenience at ChargePoint

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  • Christiana (Christy) van Voorhees (Senior Associate Counsel at L.L.Bean)

    Christiana (Christy) van Voorhees

    Senior Associate Counsel at L.L.Bean

Reception


Join us on Tuesday, April 25th at Bayside Bowl for our exclusive Summit reception.


Don't miss this exciting, casual night out with your peers. Family members welcomed. Plus — we're ordering up some delicious, artisan pizzas paired with a cash bar. We've secured the 'Lane Side' space for us all to gather and easily access the bowling. It's a guaranteed night of fun! Complimentary admission included in Conference Registration.


Bayside Bowl

58 Alder Street

Portland, Maine 04101

Hotel Information

We're pleased to host the 2023 Summit at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland.


Address: 88 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101

Phone: (207) 775-2311


Reservations are encouraged. Current room pricing is available online at: www.innbythebay.com or by calling the hotel directly.

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