2026 Business Booster Series

Workforce Development for Tourism, Hospitality, and Restaurants

Thursday, March 12 - 10:00 AM

In person at LCRPC and on zoom

This info session is for businesses in the tourism, hospitality, and restaurant industries and will cover recruiting, retention, training, and workforce development resources Maine Tourism Association (MTA) offers, featuring MTA Director of Workforce Development, Kathryn Ference.

Working with Your Local Bank: Preparing Your Business for Financing

Thursday, March 19 - 11:00 AM

In person at LCRPC and on zoom

This info session will focus on how businesses can use local banks as lenders and as long-term resources. Attendees will learn about the benefits of building strong relationships with local banks, what banks look at when a business wants to borrow money, and what kind of support a business can get to prepare to approach a bank for a loan.

Legal Services for Businesses

Thursday, April 9 - 11:00 AM

In person at LCRPC and on zoom

This info session will cover when a business might need to hire a lawyer and how to assess potential options for hire. Panelists will also dig deeper into contract law (including liability and personal asset protection) and business structure, as two common areas where businesses often seek legal services.

Interested in attending one of these info sessions? RSVP azipparo@lcrpc.org