MDF Events
There’s a lot going on at MDF. Join us.
Upcoming Events
10Aug
Maine Downtown Center Workshop – Fundraising and Finance with Kathy La Plante from the National Main Street Center
Location: Virtual workshop
Maine Downtown Center members are invited to join us and Kathy La Plante from the National Main Street Center for a ZOOM session to discuss their fundraising and finance plans and policies.
13Aug
Leadership Alumni Networking Gathering
Location: Bug Light lawn, Greenbelt Pathway, South Portland
Come connect, network and laugh with your ICL & LM classmates and other alums. Friends and family welcome!
20Aug
Leadership Alumni Networking Gathering
Location: Waterfront Park, 81 Railroad St., Bangor
18Sep
2020 Vision: Leading for Change in Maine’s Third Century
Location: Virtual
Join us for a virtual celebration of all the innovative leaders, businesses and communities who are driving economic improvement amidst the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, and who are leading the necessary systemic change to bring about racial equity.
01Oct
Leadership in Action Symposium: Engaging in the Economic Recovery Plan
Location: Zoom
Panel discussion with key members of the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee on the Committee’s recommendations, implementation and ways MDF leadership alumni and members can engage in meaningful ways. The discussion will be followed by action-oriented breakout room sessions on how to engage in key sectors including Hospitality, Education & Workforce, Infrastructure, Innovation, Healthcare/Nonprofits/Childcare & Support Services, and Manufacturing & Natural Resource-Based Industries.
03Nov
Maine Downtown Institute
Topic: Understanding the benefits of TIF's.
More information coming soon.
05Nov
Leadership in Action Symposium: OK Boomer/Back Off Zoomer and Everyone in Between – Best Practices for Leading Across Generations
Location: Zoom
Join us for a panel discussion on grappling with a workforce that spans four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y (Millennials), and Gen Z. What are the best practices for understanding differing mindsets, work styles, and communication styles of workers born in different eras so your team functions well as a unit? We will hear from leaders doing this work every day, and offer workshop-style training during breakout sessions that you can apply in your organization.
