The Maine Center creates a gathering place where leaders across academia, business, law, and policy come together to share ideas, explore opportunities, and collaboratively shape a thriving economic future for Maine.


Engaging Thought Leaders

Maine Center events bring together cross-sector professionals to seek innovative solutions and advance knowledge that move Maine’s economy forward.

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The Maine Center’s meeting and event spaces are intentionally designed to promote innovation and build community among like-minded professionals.

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Events Calendar

  • AI, Skills, and the Next Generation Workforce Breakfast

    The Maine Center (Custom House Street entrance) 7 Custom House Street, Portland, ME

    Join the Portland Gateway for a business breakfast in Portland on Tuesday, December 9th, as we share new insights into how artificial intelligence is shaping Maine’s labor market. This interactive session brings together business leaders, educators, policymakers, and students for aRead More

  • 2026 Maine Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit

    The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance) 300 Fore Street, Portland, ME

    The Maine Center, in partnership with the Maine Graduate School of Business and the University of Maine School of Law, will host its annual Maine Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit in March 2026. The event brings together business, law, and policy professionalsRead More

  • Startup Maine Week 2026

    The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance) 300 Fore Street, Portland, ME

    Startup Maine will host its annual Startup Maine Week conference on May 18-21, 2026 in locations throughout Portland. The event attracts hundreds of attendees for four days of practical talks, hands-on workshops, and unbeatable networking. Participants include innovators, entrepreneurs, andRead More

    Maine Startup Challenge Showcase

    The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance) 300 Fore Street, Portland, ME

    Maine Startup Challenge is a business plan competition for Maine’s startup ecosystem. Our goal is to encourage participation and entrepreneurial thinking across all ages and stimulate the next generation of innovative Maine entrepreneurs. Business plans will be judged by aRead More


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