Work it UP public forum "The Future of Business in Maine"

Celebrating Five Years of Continuous Growth
Work it UP celebrate its fifth year of participation in the economic and workforce development efforts of the business and professional community of southern Maine.  

On Thursday, February 28th, Work it UP, in collaboration with Professional and Continuing Education at the University of Southern Maine, will host its first public conversation on, The Future of Business in Maine. 

The Future of Business in Maine
A conversation among a distinguished panel of collaborators serving in business, academia, public policy and technology

• Thursday, February 28th, 2013
  5:30PM – 7:00 PM
  Abromson Community Education Center
  USM Portland Campus

Some of the questions the panel will address include: What are some of the ‘gaps’ that exist in the current economy of our state that prevent Maine from achieving excellence on a broad scale in business? How do these issues impact your business/workplace? What solutions are you working on?  What can businesses, legislators, educators and members of the workforce collaborate effectively on together to help move Maine ahead? What are some of the investments in People that should be made and who should be making them? Who are you collaborating with most successfully to close these gaps?

The presentation on February 28th will be to benefit Work it UP and raise awareness within the Greater Portland community of the important work of the organization to link professionals, recent graduates and businesses in collaborative projects that help local companies grow and create jobs.

In partnership with Work it UP, USM’s Professional Development Programs is offering three courses this Spring (March/April/May) to businesses and individuals alike. The Work it UP Business Growth Certificate will give participants the training and tools they will need to assess, plan and implement business growth and change management in the companies they are associated with to help pave the way for job creation opportunities in Maine.

To learn more about this event and how your business can get involved, please contact Josh Saunders at, jbsaunders@usm.maine.edu  or, visit Work it UP .

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Learn more about the Work it UP Business Growth Certificate Program.