IFOB Programming Committee Pre-reading Materials

Thank you all for being on our programming committee.  We have a fun and busy job ahead of us. We have our data from our 2025 surveys for each program from last year and we received 34 applications for 2026.  I have tried to organize this information roughly…

IFOB Board: Pre-reading Materials for Board meeting Thursday, February 26 – 9-10:30 am – Verrill

Dear Board, Thanks for taking a look at our pre-reading materials for the Board meeting that I sent along last week. We just finished up our financials and I will email them separately.  As I mentioned in my Executive Report, I have been automating many systems and we…

IFOB: Women’s Leadership Forum going Zoom only tomorrow

Hi Everyone, Due to the Winter Advisory for tonight and sickness in my household, we’re going to move the meeting to Zoom to keep everyone safe. “ The Middle Manager Motivation Gap  ” Topic As a middle manager in a small business, you’re often expected to perform at a…

IFOB Board: Pre-reading Materials for Board meeting Thursday, December 18 – 9-10:30 am

Dear Board, Thanks for taking a look at our pre-reading materials for the Board meeting.  Our financials have already been emailed separately along with the Executive Report and Agenda.  Here are the follow up items that I’m now placing on the portal: Board Agenda 12.18.25 Board Minutes 10.23.25…

BellMark advises New England Standard Corporation on Sale

Deal Announcement BellMark Partners, LLC (“BellMark”) advised New England Standard Corporation, d/b/a Standard Door Supply (“Standard Door” or the “Company”) on its acquisition by an Undisclosed Family Office. Business Description Headquartered in Portland, ME, Standard Door is the largest independent wholesaler of overhead garage doors, electric operators, and…

Maine Provisors Virtual Group

Maine Provisors Group We are inviting professionals in Attorneys (Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Litigation, Taxation), Personal insurance, life/disability/LTC insurance, elder care experts/law, life coaches, HR, Payroll, Loan Officers and Realtors, to join a new Maine Provisors Virtual Group. We meet on the 4th Friday of the month on Zoom….

IFOB Board: Pre-reading Materials for Board meeting Thursday, August 21 – 9-10:30 am

Dear Board, We hope you’re enjoying the last days of summer… Thanks for taking a look at our pre-reading materials for the Board meeting.  Our financials have already been emailed separately along with the Executive Report and Agenda.  Here are the follow up items that I’m now placing…

IFOB Board: Pre-reading Materials for Board meeting Thursday, June 26 at Verrill – 9-10:30 am

Dear Board, Happy start to summer! Thanks for taking a look at our pre-reading materials for the Board meeting next week.  Our financials have already been emailed separately.  Here are the follow up items: Board Agenda 6.26.25 Board Minutes 4.17.25 Executive Directors Report – June 26 2025 2025…

Next Wave – Rules of Engagement and Confidentiality Forms

Hi All, Per our discussion, please electronically sign the following forms to participate this year in our Next Gen Peer Groups: Rules of Engagement Confidentiality Form Please contact Catherine if you have any questions at 207.798.2667 or via email catherine@fambusiness.org. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Next Gen Executive I – Rules of Engagement and Confidentiality Form

Hi All, Per our discussion, please electronically sign the following forms to participate this year in our Next Gen Peer Groups: Rules of Engagement Confidentiality Form Please contact Catherine if you have any questions at 207.798.2667 or via email catherine@fambusiness.org. We look forward to seeing you again soon!