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MDF is a non-partisan, statewide driver of sustainable economic growth in Maine. We connect people, decision-makers, and communities though trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives
Join us for our 46th Annual Meeting & Champion Awards Celebration
How are individuals, businesses, and communities making Maine a magnet for young workers & their families? This year’s event is a breakfast festivity and will serve as a kickoff to the 2024 Magnetize Maine conference, hosted by Uplift LA in conjunction with MDF’s Realize Maine Network.
MDF Awarded $535,000 to Boost Maine’s Rural & Forest Product Sector Workforce
The funds will be used to offer critically needed training and online micro-credential courses for working-age Mainers who can fill hundreds of open jobs.
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of both Leadership Maine & ICL! Hear alums from across the decades and in their own words on why the programs are so life- and career-changing.
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13 Sep
MDF’s 46th Annual Meeting & Champion Awards Celebration
How are individuals, businesses, and communities making Maine a magnet for young workers & their families? Join us for MDF’s 46th Annual Meeting & Champion Awards Celebration and find out! This year’s event is a breakfast festivity and will serve as a kickoff to the 2024 Magnetize Maine conference, hosted by Uplift LA in conjunction with MDF’s Realize Maine Network.
23 Oct
Leadership in Action Breakfast: Projects of Passion – Volunteering & Mentoring in Community
7:30 – 10:00 a.m. A panel of Alums & volunteer organizations will share their passion for volunteering and mentoring, and the impact it has in their communities, on younger generations, and in their own lives. We will then hold space for alumni who lead these efforts around the state to meet in small groups & one-on-one with Alums interested in becoming volunteers and/or mentors.
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MDF Presents Leadership Awards to Standout Alumni of Legacy Leadership Programs
Hallowell, Maine — June 11, 2024 — Maine Development Foundation (MDF), is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024…“MDF is a special creature of state law, enabled to integrate private sector thinking and experience with state government planning and data. There is no other entity like it.”
Kay Rand, Former Chief of Staff, Governor Angus King
Come celebrate young Maine leaders and the communities & businesses working to attact them – Register for our Sept 13th Annual Meeting
Champion circle members
