For more than 40 years, Eggs & Issues has brought Greater Portland’s business community together for timely conversations on the issues shaping our region. This premier breakfast series connects business leaders, policymakers, and community voices to exchange ideas, gain valuable insights, and help move Maine forward.
The 2026–27 Eggs & Issues Season Is Here
More Conversations. More Connections. More Impact.
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State of the City: Public Safety in Focus
Thursday, September 10th • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST
USM Hannaford Hall | 88 Bedford St | Portland, ME
Thursday, September 10th • 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST
USM Hannaford Hall | 88 Bedford St | Portland, ME
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Photography Notice: By attending an event hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce or one of its members, you acknowledge that photographs may be taken and used in marketing and promotional materials for the Chamber and its Community Chambers. If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify a Chamber staff member or board member before or during the event.
Experience the Season Your Way!
Season Passes & Ticket Booklets Are Back
2026 Fall Semester Pass — $80Attend all four events and save 20%!
Be part of every Eggs & Issues conversation this fall—from September through December—with one convenient pass. You’ll be automatically registered for all four monthly events, so all you have to do is arrive, connect, and enjoy the program.
Be part of every Eggs & Issues conversation this fall—from September through December—with one convenient pass. You’ll be automatically registered for all four monthly events, so all you have to do is arrive, connect, and enjoy the program.
Season Passes are NOT transferable
2026–27 Ticket Booklet — $20010 flexible tickets—save 20%!
Perfect for businesses and organizations that want to share the Eggs & Issues experience with employees, clients, or guests. Each booklet includes 10 flexible tickets that can be used all at once or across multiple events throughout the season. Purchase as many booklets as your organization needs.
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Perfect for businesses and organizations that want to share the Eggs & Issues experience with employees, clients, or guests. Each booklet includes 10 flexible tickets that can be used all at once or across multiple events throughout the season. Purchase as many booklets as your organization needs.
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Tickets ARE transferable
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Explore Past Seasons & Event Recordings
Catch up on the conversations that have shaped our region.
2025–26 Season Schedule & Recordings
September 11th, 2025
Downtown is in Trouble – What Reinvention Will Take
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October 16th, 2025
Seriously, Another Hotel?! – Why Hotels Matter for Portland's Economy
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November 6th, 2025
Stuck – Why Portland Has Stopped Building
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December 11th, 2025
Rising Tides – Realizing Growth in a Changing Climate
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February 12th, 2026
Working Together – The Status of Healthcare in Southern Maine
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March 12th, 2026
Housing Solutions for Maine – Lessons from Across the Country
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April 9th, 2026
Reimagining Education in Maine
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May 14th, 2026
From Augusta to Action: Legislative Outcomes & Business Impact
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Downtown is in Trouble – What Reinvention Will Take
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October 16th, 2025
Seriously, Another Hotel?! – Why Hotels Matter for Portland's Economy
Learn More Event Replay
November 6th, 2025
Stuck – Why Portland Has Stopped Building
Learn More Event Replay
December 11th, 2025
Rising Tides – Realizing Growth in a Changing Climate
Learn More Event Replay
February 12th, 2026
Working Together – The Status of Healthcare in Southern Maine
Learn More Event Replay
March 12th, 2026
Housing Solutions for Maine – Lessons from Across the Country
Learn More Event Replay
April 9th, 2026
Reimagining Education in Maine
Learn More Event Replay
May 14th, 2026
From Augusta to Action: Legislative Outcomes & Business Impact
Learn More
2024–25 Schedule & Recordings
September 12th, 2024
Vacationland: Past, Present, & Future
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October 10th, 2024
City at a Crossroads: An Outlook on Portland
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November 7th, 2024
New Solutions: Workforce Training in Education
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December 12th, 2024
Innovating for the Future: A Conversation with Hannah Pingree
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January 9th, 2025
2025 Economic Outlook: Navigating Change
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February 13th, 2025
Global Trade Through the Pine Tree State
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March 13th, 2025
Child Care: The Workforce Behind the Workforce
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April 10th, 2025
Beyond the AI Hype: Business Opportunities & AI Responsibility
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May 15th, 2025
Wired for Growth: How Energy Infrastructure is Driving Maine's Economy
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June 12th, 2025
Turning the Tide on Maine's Housing Shortage
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Vacationland: Past, Present, & Future
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October 10th, 2024
City at a Crossroads: An Outlook on Portland
Learn More Event Replay
November 7th, 2024
New Solutions: Workforce Training in Education
Learn More Event Replay
December 12th, 2024
Innovating for the Future: A Conversation with Hannah Pingree
Learn More
January 9th, 2025
2025 Economic Outlook: Navigating Change
Learn More Event Replay
February 13th, 2025
Global Trade Through the Pine Tree State
Learn More Event Replay
March 13th, 2025
Child Care: The Workforce Behind the Workforce
Learn More Event Replay
April 10th, 2025
Beyond the AI Hype: Business Opportunities & AI Responsibility
Learn More Event Replay
May 15th, 2025
Wired for Growth: How Energy Infrastructure is Driving Maine's Economy
Learn More Event Replay
June 12th, 2025
Turning the Tide on Maine's Housing Shortage
Learn More Event Replay
2023–24 Schedule
September 14th, 2023
Pine Tree Power – Promises vs. Reality
October 11th, 2023
2023 Portland Mayoral Debate
November 9th, 2023
Bath Built is Best Built: General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
Replay
December 13th, 2023
Business Leading the Way on Climate
Replay
January 11th, 2024
Bridging Gaps, Building Partnerships
February 8th, 2024
Unsheltered Homelessness: How Portland can Best Serve this Population
March 14th, 2024
TBA
April 11th, 2024
TBA
May 9th, 2024
TBA
June 6th, 2024
TBA
Pine Tree Power – Promises vs. Reality
October 11th, 2023
2023 Portland Mayoral Debate
November 9th, 2023
Bath Built is Best Built: General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
Replay
December 13th, 2023
Business Leading the Way on Climate
Replay
January 11th, 2024
Bridging Gaps, Building Partnerships
February 8th, 2024
Unsheltered Homelessness: How Portland can Best Serve this Population
March 14th, 2024
TBA
April 11th, 2024
TBA
May 9th, 2024
TBA
June 6th, 2024
TBA
2022–23 Schedule
September 14th, 2022
14 Important Ballot Questions: What YOU Need to Know
Details
October 6th, 2022
2022 Gubernatorial Debate
Details
November 17th, 2022
Maine Without Lobster
Details
December 15th, 2022
Following the Trail: The Past, Present, and Future of Maine Skiing
Details
January 12th, 2023
The Jackson Laboratory: Leading the Search for Tomorrow's Cures
Details
February 15th, 2023
UNE: Boldly Advancing Through the Rough Seas of Higher Education
Details
March 16th, 2023
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: Welcoming New Mainers to the Workforce
Details
April 7th, 2023
The Future of Transportation: Changes in How We Move Around the Region
Details
May 5th, 2023
Westbrook & Rock Row: Unlocking Economic Development in the City and Beyond
Details
June 9th, 2023
A Conversation with Representative Chellie Pingree
Details
14 Important Ballot Questions: What YOU Need to Know
Details
October 6th, 2022
2022 Gubernatorial Debate
Details
November 17th, 2022
Maine Without Lobster
Details
December 15th, 2022
Following the Trail: The Past, Present, and Future of Maine Skiing
Details
January 12th, 2023
The Jackson Laboratory: Leading the Search for Tomorrow's Cures
Details
February 15th, 2023
UNE: Boldly Advancing Through the Rough Seas of Higher Education
Details
March 16th, 2023
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: Welcoming New Mainers to the Workforce
Details
April 7th, 2023
The Future of Transportation: Changes in How We Move Around the Region
Details
May 5th, 2023
Westbrook & Rock Row: Unlocking Economic Development in the City and Beyond
Details
June 9th, 2023
A Conversation with Representative Chellie Pingree
Details
2021–22 Schedule
June 2, 2022
Conversation with Governor Janet Mills
May 11, 2022
Celebrating Small Business - Maine's Economic Backbone
April 8, 2022
Welcoming the Recovery Community Into the Workplace
March 9, 2022
Shaping Maine’s Scientific Future - The MDI Biological Laboratory
February 9, 2022
A Conversation on Affordable Housing with Dana Totman of Avesta Housing
January 19, 2022
Strengthening the Supply Chain - 2022 Outlook
December 15, 2021
A Conversation with Tom Caron of NESN
November 10, 2021
Future-proofing Maine through Art and Design with Dr. Laura Freid
October 7, 2021
Housing in Maine - Solutions for Our Region's Future
September 15, 2021
A Panel on Maine's Workplace Shortage
Conversation with Governor Janet Mills
May 11, 2022
Celebrating Small Business - Maine's Economic Backbone
April 8, 2022
Welcoming the Recovery Community Into the Workplace
March 9, 2022
Shaping Maine’s Scientific Future - The MDI Biological Laboratory
February 9, 2022
A Conversation on Affordable Housing with Dana Totman of Avesta Housing
January 19, 2022
Strengthening the Supply Chain - 2022 Outlook
December 15, 2021
A Conversation with Tom Caron of NESN
November 10, 2021
Future-proofing Maine through Art and Design with Dr. Laura Freid
October 7, 2021
Housing in Maine - Solutions for Our Region's Future
September 15, 2021
A Panel on Maine's Workplace Shortage
