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SUMMARY:38th Annual MAPIL Auction | Maine Law
DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, the Maine Association for Public Interest Law (MAPIL) hosts an auction to raise funds to sponsor MAPIL fellowships. The 38th Annual MAPIL auction will held on March 26\, 2026. This year’s auction programming will also included the granting of the MAPIL Award for Public Service. \nIn addition to the silent and live auction\, MAPIL held an online auction. \nMAPIL welcomes donations from community members and local businesses to support our annual auction. Individuals and businesses interested in donating for next year can contact the MAPIL board members at mapilauction@maine.edu.
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/38th-annual-mapil-auction-maine-law/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:Freelancers Roundtable: Legal Contracts | AIGA Maine
DESCRIPTION:AIGA Maine is a volunteer-run nonprofit serving designers and creative professionals across the state. The Freelancers’ Roundtable series brings together freelancers and small business owners\, from students to long-established practitioners\, for learning\, conversation\, and community. The March 2026 Freelancers Roundtable Topic will be focused on legal issues pertinent to freelancers\, including contracts\, trademarks\, and small business entity formation. Local attorneys\, as well the Maine Center’s own Business and Law Clinic directors\, will be featured as speakers.
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/aiga-maine-freelancers-roundtable-legal-contracts/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:Justice for Women Friday Forum | Maine Law
DESCRIPTION:This is a forum following the March 12 Justice for Women Lecture. The Justice For Women Lecture Series brings a distinguished speaker to Maine annually to present a public lecture and to contribute to a global conversation about justice for women and girls in the developing world. Maine Law established the Lecture Series in 2011 with the generous support and leadership of Catherine Lee of Lee International. The Justice For Women Lecture is held every spring. \nPast speakers have included: Hon. Unity Dow\, Botswana; Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee\, Liberia; Ruchira Gupta\, India; Dr. Lindiwe Sibanda\, Zimbabwe; Zainah Anwar\, Malaysia; Mariam Jalabi\, Syria; and Maria Luisa Aguilar Rodriguez\, Mexico.
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/maine-law-justice-for-women-friday-forum/
LOCATION:ME
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SUMMARY:Inside the Business of College Sports with Kevin White
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Maine Center on Friday\, February 27\, as we welcome Kevin White\, a national leader in Division I athletics\, for a fireside chat on leadership\, the business of college sports\, and the forces shaping the industry today. With more than five decades in intercollegiate athletics\, White has spearheaded athletics programs at UMaine\, Duke\, Notre Dame\, Tulane\, and Arizona State\, earning a reputation as one of the most experienced and influential athletics administrators in the country. \nWhite will share insights from his recent memoir\, The Good Sport\, along with lessons drawn from decades of experience overseeing major athletics programs and serving in national leadership roles. Attendees can expect a candid\, behind-the-scenes perspective shaped by high-level decision-making\, with practical takeaways for anyone interested in sports business\, leadership\, and careers in a rapidly evolving industry. \nRegistration required to attend.
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/the-maine-center-presents-a-conversation-with-kevin-white-former-umaine-ad/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
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SUMMARY:Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Meet and Greet | Maine Law
DESCRIPTION:The BLSA is to host its Third Annual Meet and Greet\, bringing Black business professionals and Lawyers together for community discussion and support. RSVP Coming Soon. \nContact: blsa@maine.edu and law.studentaffairs@maine.edu
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/black-law-student-association-blsa-meet-and-greet-maine-law/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:AI\, Skills\, and the Next Generation Workforce Breakfast | Portland Gateway
DESCRIPTION: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 a focused discussion on AI\, skills\, and the future of work. \nRegister now
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/ai-skills-and-the-next-generation-workforce-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Custom House Street entrance)\, 7 Custom House Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indian Law & History Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Maine School of Law for its 5th Annual Indian Law and History Lecture. This year’s lecture\, “Protecting Indigenous Intellectual Property\,” will feature a discussion with Professor Trevor Reed and Dr. Jane Anderson. The event is open to all and will be held in a hybrid format\, with options to attend in person at the Maine Center in Portland (300 Fore Street) or virtually via Zoom. Please Note: Registration is required.
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/indian-law-history-lecture/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Reception | Foundations for the Digital Commons
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Maine School of Law for a welcome reception to kick off a week-long event\, Foundations for the Digital Commons: Aligning Technology\, Law\, and Innovation for the Common Good.\n\n \nLearn more and register
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/welcome-reception-foundations-for-the-digital-commons-aligning-technology-law-and-innovation-for-the-common-good/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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SUMMARY:MaineMBA SustainME Microcredentialing Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to build a business that’s designed for the future? Through SustainME\, you’ll explore how to drive innovation for greater business resilience and sustainability. By the end of this program you will have:  \n\nLearned and applied key tools and concepts for innovation and building a sustainable approach for your business;\nMapped your current business model and identified opportunities for its sustainable re-design and adaptation;\nDiscover\, prioritize\, and craft an implementation plan to pursue opportunities that impact people\, planet\, and profit.      \n\nSustainME is designed to introduce tools and concepts through asynchronous learning in Level 1\, apply tools to map opportunities during a live two-day workshop in Level 2\, and receive coaching on implementation development in Level 3. \nLearn more and register
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/mainemba-sustainme-microcredentialing-program/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
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SUMMARY:Maine Tech Week
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Maine Tech Week brings together tech founders\, developers\, designers\, investors\, and industry leaders from across the state for hands-on sessions\, collaborative events\, and immersive talks\, all with the goal of growing Maine into a nationally recognized\, community-driven technology hub. \nThe Maine Center will be hosting several workshops at our 7 Custom House Street location. Come learn\, connect\, and get inspired.
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/maine-tech-week/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Custom House Street entrance)\, 7 Custom House Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250611
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SUMMARY:2025 Maine Center Awards
DESCRIPTION:The first annual Maine Center Awards was an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence in business\, law\, policy\, innovation\, and entrepreneurship. This special event celebrated the Maine Center’s impact and honor recent and distinguished alumni from our core academic partners — Maine Graduate School of Business\, Maine Law\, and Muskie School of Public Service. The event also highlighted our newest core academic partner\, the Maine College of Engineering and Computing. \nIn addition to honoring alumni\, the Maine Center recognized community leaders who are driving entrepreneurship and innovation across Maine. \nLearn more about the 2025 Award Winners and see event photos
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/2025-maine-center-awards/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
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SUMMARY:Startup Maine Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Startup Maine hosted its annual Startup Maine Week conference on May 19-22\, 2025 in Portland. The event attracted over 800 registrants for four days of practical talks\, hands-on workshops\, and unbeatable networking. With 35+ events\, participants learned how to fundraise\, pitch investors\, find co-founders\, build financial models\, leverage AI\, and so much more. \nThe Maine Center served as host for a dynamic lineup of events that brought together innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and ecosystem builders from across the state. Highlights at the Maine Center included the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) showcase\, Scratchpad Accelerator Lunch & Learn\, plus panels\, networking meetups\, and happy hours. \nLearn more about the event and see event photos here
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/startup-maine-week-2025/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
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SUMMARY:2025 Maine Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Center\, in partnership with the Maine Graduate School of Business and the University of Maine School of Law\, hosted the first Maine Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Summit in March 2025. This event was the first statewide gathering of its kind\, bringing together business\, law\, and policy professionals to collaboratively identify the critical role that they can play in making Maine a top destination for startups and business growth. The event’s momentum will drive innovation and opportunity across the state\, and the Maine Center looks forward to building on this important work. \nRead the report to learn about event outcomes and calls-to-action: Maine Entreprenreurial Ecosystem Summit | Big Ideas & Potential Actions (PDF) \nLearn more about the event and see event photos \n 
URL:https://www.maine.edu/mainecenter/event/2025-maine-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-summit/
LOCATION:The Maine Center (Fore Street Entrance)\, 300 Fore Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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