Our Virtual Event Series provides a forum to gain useful,
do-it-yourself workplace solutions and insightful, actionable tips. ​

As part of the Chamber’s ongoing mission to support our members and provide them with valuable tools to grow as a business, we offer free educational opportunities focused on professional growth and business development. Growth Basics also affords members the opportunity to present, showcasing their expertise to a wider audience of potential customers and partners.

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Join Us for Growth Basics for Business!

Accountant or Banker: Which Advisor is for Me?
​Online Virtual Webinar - FREE For Members

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.

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Don't want to miss a Growth Basics?

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Call For Presenters

The Chamber is currently accepting pitches for our 2022-23 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 "General Presenter Form" below or contact Tommy Johnson: tjohnson@portlandregion.com with any questions about presenting.

To present at our Signature Event Eggs & Issues, please use the Eggs-specific form.

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Virtual Growth Basics for Business Replays & Details 2022–23

September 20, 2022
Does Your Business Have an Energy Strategy?
Details

October 18, 2022
How Branding Makes Organizations Resilient
Details

November 22, 2022
How Maine's Merging Benefit Market Affects You
Details

December 20, 2022
The Benefits of Creating a Podcast
Details

January 17, 2023
Maine's New Retirement Plan Mandate
Details

February 21, 2023
The Hidden Cost of Pen and Paper
Details

March 21, 2023
Growing Your Business Through a Market-Focused Approach
Details

April 18, 2023
Get a Grip on Your Business: Clarifying Your Company Vision
Details

May 16, 2023
Culture@Work: An Inclusive Process Leading to Greater Employee Engagement
Details

June 20, 2023
How to Make Your Succession a Success
Details​

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Virtual Growth Basics for Business Replays 2021–22

June 7, 2022
Attract and Engage Employees Through Human–Centered Leadership

​May 17, 2022
Hiring Strategies – How to Utilize Multimedia Marketing to Grow your Team

​April 12, 2022
Retirement Plan Compliance - What Small Businesses Need to Know

​March 15, 2022
Welcoming New Mainers to the Workplace

​February 15, 2022
How Your Website Becomes Your Brand

​January 11, 2022
Internal Communications - A Strategy for Employee Engagement

​December 21, 2021
Startup Success - Legal Q&A with Eaton Peabody

​November 16, 2021
Optimize Your Online Presence with Search

October 19, 2021
Cyber Security and Protecting Your Network

Interested in Replays of Past Seasons or Other Events? Click the Button above!

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Thank You To Our Growth Basics for Business Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Since 2018, Eaton Peabody has been the presenting of Growth Basics for Business. Along with the Chamber, they see the value of providing resources and training to Maine's businesses and organizations.

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Our Community Partners