Agenda

The “Practical & Tactical Sessions” Agenda!

Tuesday, October 15

Time EventLocation
3:00–5:00 pmLook-At-You-Early-Bird-RegistrationPrefunction Space

Wednesday, October 16

TimeEventPresenterLocation
8:00 amIn-Case-You-Didn’t-Last-Night–RegistrationPrefunction Space
8:00Do-I-Have-Egg-In-My-Teeth–Breakfast Networking
9:10 amWelcome Remarks
9:20 am MainstageThe Gravity of Purpose – Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of American Manufacturing Learn More >Pete Roberts
10:40 Breakout Sessions
I Did the Free Stuff First—Discussing Shoestring-Budget Marketing Wins Learn More >Luke LaBreeROOM 1/2
Igniting Entrepreneurship: Building Maine’s Startup Ecosystem Learn More >Jason HarkinsROOM A
Influence and Impact: What Businesses Can Learn from Political Campaigns Learn More > Dan Cashman, David Farmer, Don Carrigan & Felicia KnightROOM 5/6
Who Are You? Find and Leverage Your Personal Brand for Business Growth Learn More >Jessica Ward & Kate BielinskiROOM D
11:30MainstageIt’s Just Fluffy Stuff: Underestimating the Impact of Your Company’s Brand is Costing You More Than You Think Learn More >Karley Cunningham
12:30 pmLunch & Learn
1:20 pm Breakout Sessions:
Finding Followers: Practical Social Media Strategies That Develop Audience Loyalty Learn More > Ethan Levesque & Makaila HickeyROOM 5/6
Beyond the Logo: Turning Sponsorships into Strategic Wins Learn More > Shelley Sund, Chris Rudolph, Elizabeth Sutherland ROOM D
Build Your Thought Leadership Plan: Research That Fits Your Business Learn More >Susan BaierROOM A
ChatGPT and Your Voice: How to Make AI Write Like You, For Real Learn More >Cary WestonROOM 1/2
2:25MainstageThe Forgotten Leadership… Self-Leadership Learn More >TJ HollowayMainstage
3:35Breakout Sessions:
Cracking the Code: How to Win Government Contracts for Your Business Learn More > Brian WilliamsROOM A
Making Data-Driven Decisions with Analytics Learn More >Rachel CraterROOM D
The Business Brain Trust: Expert Answers to Your Trickiest Questions Learn More > Julie Williams, James Strout, Charles Galemmo, Sarah GlueckROOM 1/2
Revitalizing Skowhegan: Strategies for Catalyzing Growth & Momentum Learn More >Kristina CannonROOM 5/6
4:30So, how’d it go? What do you need to know?Mainstage
5:00COME FLY WITH ME COCKTAIL HOURPrefunction Space

Thursday, October 17

TimeEventPresenterLocation
8:00Do-I-Have-Egg-In-My-Teeth–Breakfast Networking
9:00 amWelcome Remarks
9:10 am MainstageBeyond the Glimmer: Practical AI in Maine and Elsewhere Learn More >Chris Brogan
10:15Breakout Sessions
Who Are You? Find and Leverage Your Personal Brand for Business Growth Learn More >Jessica Ward & Kate BielinskiROOM A
Differentiating Your Business in a Sea of Sameness Learn More >Karley CunninghamROOM D
ChatGPT and Your Voice: How to Make AI Write Like You, For Real Learn More >Cary WestonROOM 1/2
Tourism & Hospitality Marketing Trends: What’s Hot, What’s Not, and What’s Next Learn More >Alton Buzzell, Bailey Underhill, Brad LaBree & Kerrie TrippROOM 5/6
11:15MainstageWhy You’re Probably Not Doing Research (and Why You Really Should) Learn More >Susan Baier
12:15 pmLunch & Networking
1:10 pm Breakout Sessions:
Finding Followers: Practical Social Media Strategies That Develop Audience Loyalty Learn More > Ethan Levesque & Makaila HickeyROOM A
Beyond the Logo: Turning Sponsorships into Strategic Wins Learn More >Shelley Sund, Chris Rudolph, & Elizabeth SutherlandROOM D 
I Did the Free Stuff First—Discussing Shoestring-Budget Marketing Wins Learn More >Luke LaBreeROOM 1/2
Influence and Impact: What Businesses Can Learn from Political Campaigns Learn More >Dan Cashman, Mike McKernan & Felicia KnightROOM 5/6
2:15MainstagePersuasion Meets Preparation: Winning Hearts, Minds, and Bottom Lines
Learn More >		Elizabeth Sutherland & Cary Weston
3:15 MainstageI-Have-So-Many-Things-To-Get-Working-On- Wrap Up