Welcome to the 2020-21 Season!
Established in 2017, Kegs & Issues embodies the energy of Portland, and features networking opportunities, locally crafted beverages, and informal presentations geared toward regional innovation and community engagement.
Please join us for our final Kegs & Issues of the 2020-21 season!
And scroll down for our Kegs replays
VIRTUAL Kegs & Issues:
New Mainer Workforce - A Stronger, More Inclusive Solution
Thursday, June 24, 2021 • 4:00 - 5:00 PM EST
FREE Chamber Members / Non-members
ONLINE
Join the Chamber and cPort Credit Union for our final Kegs of the 2020-21 season!
Immigrants came to Maine in the 1700s to help build the agriculture, textile, and fishing industries. New Mainers have been here all along. With Portland's aging and diminishing workforce population and changing demographics, businesses are turning again to the immigrant community to train and employ qualified workers. Join us as we discuss the opportunities, challenges, and success stories of this vibrant community.
Topics to be discussed include:
• Workforce integration of New Mainers
• Inclusion and equity in the workplace
• Examples of New Mainers already making a difference in the business community
Moderator:
• Reza Jalali, Executive Director - Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
Panelists:
• Jean-Pierre Akayezu, Instructor/NMRC Program Associate - Portland Adult Education
• Margaret Brownlee, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer - Maine College of Art (MECA)
• Orson Horchler, President & Carpenter - Bondeko
Learn more about our moderator and panelists here.
A brief Q&A will follow the discussion. This webinar will be recorded and a replay made available.
Immigrants came to Maine in the 1700s to help build the agriculture, textile, and fishing industries. New Mainers have been here all along. With Portland's aging and diminishing workforce population and changing demographics, businesses are turning again to the immigrant community to train and employ qualified workers. Join us as we discuss the opportunities, challenges, and success stories of this vibrant community.
Topics to be discussed include:
• Workforce integration of New Mainers
• Inclusion and equity in the workplace
• Examples of New Mainers already making a difference in the business community
Moderator:
• Reza Jalali, Executive Director - Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
Panelists:
• Jean-Pierre Akayezu, Instructor/NMRC Program Associate - Portland Adult Education
• Margaret Brownlee, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer - Maine College of Art (MECA)
• Orson Horchler, President & Carpenter - Bondeko
Learn more about our moderator and panelists here.
A brief Q&A will follow the discussion. This webinar will be recorded and a replay made available.
*While the Chamber will continue to provide virtual events FREE of charge, we are offering attendees the opportunity to make voluntary contributions for our Signature Events during registration.
These donations will help provide the Chamber with the resources needed to best support our members and community as we all continue to navigate these challenging times.
These donations will help provide the Chamber with the resources needed to best support our members and community as we all continue to navigate these challenging times.
2020-21 Season Replays
Click on the graphics below to watch select replays.
2019-20 Season Replays
Click on the graphics below to watch select replays.
Find more virtual event replays at the Chamber's YouTube channel
2019-20 Presenters:
(Click on each to learn more or to watch the replay)
September 19, 2019: Luke Livingston & Jenn Lever from Baxter Brewing
December 18, 2019: Erin French of The Lost Kitchen
April 29, 2020 - REPLAY: Mayor Kate Snyder
June 17, 2020 - REPLAY: Rob Tod of Allagash Brewing Company
July 23, 2020 - REPLAY: Sean Sullivan of Maine Brewers' Guild
December 18, 2019: Erin French of The Lost Kitchen
April 29, 2020 - REPLAY: Mayor Kate Snyder
June 17, 2020 - REPLAY: Rob Tod of Allagash Brewing Company
July 23, 2020 - REPLAY: Sean Sullivan of Maine Brewers' Guild
Have a topic or a speaker you'd like to see featured at Kegs & Issues?
Drop us a line and we will take your suggestions into consideration.
Drop us a line and we will take your suggestions into consideration.
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