Growth Basics for Business

Free educational opportunities focused on professional growth, business development, and important legislative updates for the business community
 

Join Us in May!

Navigating the Voluntary Benefits Claims Process
​Tuesday, May 12th • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
FREE Virtual Chamber Event
Please Note: By attending a Chamber or Member-hosted event, you acknowledge that your photograph may be taken and could be used in marketing and promotional materials for the Portland Regional Chamber and its Community Chambers. If you do not want your photograph taken, please speak to a Chamber staff or board member before, during, or after the event.
The Chamber is accepting pitches for our upcoming 2025-26 events season!
If you or your organization has a useful practice or informative presentation that our business community could benefit from, please fill out the form below to propose a presentation.

Contact Kelly McCormack, Director of Events & Programming at: [email protected] with any questions about presenting.
2025–26 season schedule & replays

September 16th, 2025
How Small Business Owners Should Interpret Their Books
Watch Replay

October 21st, 2025
What is a CRM?
Watch Replay

November 18th, 2025
Lead & Succeed: Using Intuition in the Age of AI
Watch Replay

December 16th, 2025
Marketing Smarts in the Age of AI
Watch Replay

February 24th, 2026
Voluntary Benefits: A Strategic Solution to Rising Costs
Watch Replay

March 24th, 2026
Human–Centered Skills for the AI–Enabled Workforce
Watch Replay

April 14th, 2026
Understanding Maine's Paid Family & Medical Leave: What to Know about the Launch in 2026
Watch Replay

May 12th, 2026
Navigating the Voluntary Benefits Claims Process

June 17th, 2026
TBA

2024–25 replays & details
September 19th, 2024
Accountant or Banker: Which Advisor is for Me?
Watch Replay

October 17th, 2024
Leave Peeping: Paid Family & Medical Leave Law
Watch Replay

November 14th, 2024
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion with a Goal of Belonging
Watch Replay

December 19th, 2024
TBA

January 16th, 2025
TBA

February 13th, 2025
TBA

March 19th, 2025
TBA

April 16th, 2025
TBA

May 14th, 2025
TBA

June 17th, 2025
TBA
2023–24 replays & details
2022–23 replays & details
Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
93 Exchange St | Portland, ME | 04101
207-772-2811 | [email protected]
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