MDF Events
There’s a lot going on at MDF. Join us.
Upcoming Events
28May
2026 MDC Affiliate and Municipal Jamboree – POSTPONED
Location: 60 Main Street Houlton, ME 04730
Interested in what the Maine Downtown Center program is all about? Join us for this opportunity to gather with fellow MDC downtown organizations across the state.
11Jun
Leadership in Action Half-day Retreat: Communicating and Leading with Civility
Location: Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center, 5 Boardwalk Drive, Saco
Join MDF Members and Alums for a workshop on how to establish common ground, build bonds, and communicate & lead with civility even in the face of difficult topics and divisive cultural forces.
11Jun
MDC Webinar: Shade in Downtowns
Location: Virtual
June 11, 2026
8:00-8:45AM
This session will provide an overview of the Project Canopy grant opportunity and application tips, while highlighting the environmental, economic, and community benefits of increasing urban tree canopy. Whether you're a municipal leader, planner, or community advocate, you'll gain practical insights on how to make your downtown cooler, more inviting, and more resilient.
25Sep
Connect: People, Place & Prosperity – MDF’s 48th Annual Meeting & Champion Awards Celebration
Location: Leon Gorman Conference Center, L.L. Bean Headquarters, 15 Casco Street, Freeport, ME
Join us Friday, September 25, for MDF's 48th Annual Meeting and Champion Award Celebration. Program and registration details coming soon!
21Oct
Leadership in Action Breakfast: Harnessing AI for Teams & Communities
Location: Portland
Artificial Intelligence is here - in our business life, our communities, the classroom, and our personal life. How can we support each other to harness it appropriately and so it is working for us, not the other way around? How can we collaborate to address the ethical challenges it presents? We will hear from a panel of experts and then do workshop-style breakout sessions in smaller groups to see how we each can apply best practices and approaches in our own organizations and communities.
09Dec
Light Up Leadership Alumni Holiday Gathering
Location: Flight Deck Brewing, 11 Atlantic Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011
