February 18, 2010 – Business After-Hours sponsored by PROPEL

What: Portland Regional Chamber Business After Hours event sponsored by PROPEL – www.portlandregion.com

When: February 18, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Where: The new Residence Inn by Marriott, 145 Fore Street, Portland, ME

Description: Come join PROPEL & the Portland Regional Chamber for a night of appetizers, drinks and good conversation at Portland’s newest hotel development!

February 18, 2010 – PROPEL Luncheon with Allagash Brewery's Rob Tod

What: PROPEL Luncheon with Allagash Brewery's Rob Tod

When: Thursday, February 18th - 12:00 - 1:15 PMBR>
Where: Portland Regional Chamber - 60 Pearl St., Portland, ME

Description: Come hear Rob Tod the owner of Allagash Brewing Company speak about how he built his company from a one man operation to a company that sells its beer all over the U.S. and has become one of the industry's most distinguished and well-respected brands. Rob will explain how he noticed something missing in the American beer market and how he was able to take his vision and make Allagash into the company it is today, one with award winning beers.

Allagash has vastly expanded since Rob sold his first beer in 1995 and he will tell us about various transitions of his business and how he has managed this expansion while also producing the finest Belgian-style and experimental ales this side of the Atlantic.

February 4th, 2010 - PROPEL Eats at Margaritas

What: PROPEL Eats at Margaritas

When: Thursday, February 4th, 2010, at 5:30PM

Where: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant - 11 Brown Street, Portland, ME

Description: Join PROPEL as we feast on a meal specially prepared by the chef's of Portland's finest Mexican eatery! With each dish we'll also be served a sample of a special Margarita or Mexican cervezas. The cost is $35/person and tickets are limited.

Our menu will include: Chicken Baby Chimis, Jalapeno Baby Chimis, Stuffed Zucchini and Summer Squash, Avocado Shrimp Salad, Chicken and Steak Fajitas, traditional Mexican Street Tacos, Mini Fried Ice Cream, Strawberry Margarita Pie and Mudslide Pies!!

November 12, 2009 – Networking Lunch

What: PROPEL Networking Lunch with Entreverge Winner Adriane Zahner, Turtle Love Committee - www.turtlelovecommittee.com

When: November 12, 2009, 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Portland Regional Chamber – 60 Pearl St., Portland, ME Description: Come join us for lunch with our Entreverge winner Adriane Zahner. We are running a series of lunches that highlight our Entreverge winners while also giving everyone a chance to introduce themselves. The beginning of these lunches will start with all participants introducing themselves and what they do. Each person will have a minute or two. The second half of the meeting will be left for our Entreverge winners to tell their story (how they came up with their business idea, what’s working, how their business is sustainable in their market area and in this economy, how they market their business etc.) Come find out why these businesses were our winners!

Adriane Zahner, Turtle Love Committee: Turtle Love Committee is a forward thinking internet-based wedding jewelry company that sells unconventional wedding and engagement rings. The company believes the value of a wedding or engagement ring should be based on the love and commitment it symbolizes, not the financial expense it represents. Turtle Love markets and sells wedding jewelry from local and national artisans that support their mission. Their willingness to defy the conventional has enabled them to achieve explosive growth since the company was founded in mid-2008. Come hear about this intriguing business.

November 4th, 2009 – Propel Fall Fashion Show

What: Propel Fall Fashion Show

When: November 4th, 2009 - 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Dimillo's 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101

Description:

PROPEL Fall Fashion Show, featuring all the hottest in fall and winter fashion from Serendipity and David Wood Ltd. There will be a networking event with free appetizers and a cash bar, followed by the Fashion Show and live music all evening. Cost is 10.00 Networking at 5:30, Fashion Show will start at 6:30 and the event will go until 7:30. Since 1986 Serendipity has been successfully dressing Maine's fashionable and elegant women for business or casual wear and especially for special occasions, mother of the bride and guests. David Wood Ltd is a men's clothier and outfitter. For more information about DiMillo's, please visit: http://www.dimillos.com/restaurant/index.html

Free Parking in the DiMillo's lot at Longwharf on commercial Street.

http://www.serendipityportland.com/ and

http://www.davidwood.com/

November 5th, 2009 – Networking Lunch

What: PROPEL Networking Lunch with Entreverge Winner Jeremy Litchfield, Atayne – www.atayne.com

When: November 5th, 2009, 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Portland Regional Chamber – 60 Pearl St., Portland, ME

Description: Come join us for lunch with our Entreverge winner Jeremy Litchfield. We are running a series of lunches that highlight our Entreverge winners while also giving everyone a chance to introduce themselves. The beginning of these lunches will start with all participants introducing themselves and what they do. Each person will have a minute or two. The second half of the meeting will be left for our Entreverge winners to tell their story (how they came up with their business idea, what’s working, how their business is sustainable in their market area and in this economy, how they market their business etc.) Come find out why these businesses were our winners!

Jeremy Litchfield, Atayne: Atayne designs and sells high performance athletic apparel that is made from trash and other recycled materials. The company is distinctly committed to inspiring environmental and social change by creating sustainable products that promote sports and active lifestyles. As a registered B corporation, their ‘triple bottom line’ approach to business and high quality products has garnered them national recognition in several major publications and positioned them to emerge as a major player in the sustainable apparel industry. Their products are currently sold in 39 states and 6 countries. Come hear about how Atayne started.

October 8, 2009 – Networking Lunch

What: PROPEL Networking Lunch with Entreverge Winner Emile Sommer, emilie inc. - www.emilieinc.com

When: October 8, 2009, 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Portland Regional Chamber – 60 Pearl St., Portland, ME

Description: A lunch with our Entreverge winner Emilie Sommer. We are running a series of lunches that highlight our Entreverge winners while also giving everyone a chance to introduce themselves. The beginning of these lunches will start with all participants introducing themselves and what they do. Each person will have a minute or two. The second half of the meeting will be left for our Entreverge winners to tell their story (how they came up with their business idea, what’s working, how their business is sustainable in their market area and in this economy, how they market their business etc.) Come find out why these businesses were our winners!

Emilie Sommer, emilie inc.: Emilie inc. is a multifaceted wedding photography business founded and operated by Emilie Sommer. Before moving to Maine to start her business in 2004, she worked as a photographer for USA Today in Washington, DC. Since then the company has grown to a team of six photography professionals and have served customers locally, nationally and international. Emilie is an active contributor to a national wedding planning blog, while also managing an online forum for wedding photographers that she created. Emilie hosted a national workshop for photographers in July 2009 and recently formed the Pink Initiative, a non-profit to support breast cancer research. Come hear why Emilie decided to start her business in Maine and also about some of the exciting work she is starting.

October 6, 2009 – PROPEL After-hours Networking Event

What: PROPEL Networking Event at RiRa’s – www.rira.com

When: October 6, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Where: RiRa Irish Pub – 72 Commercial St., Portland, ME

Description: PROPEL for a night of appetizers, drinks and good conversation at one of Portland’s finest pubs.

October 1, 2009 – Networking Lunch

What: PROPEL Networking Lunch with Entreverge Winner Rob Landry, Pemaquid Communications - www.pemaquid.com

When: October 1, 2009, 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: 28 Maple Street, Portland, ME / 3rd floor (top), in the building above Portland Pie. Parking is on the street.

Description: We joined Entreverge winner Rob Landry for Lunch at his new co-working office. This event is part of a running series of lunches that highlight our Entreverge winners while Each person will have a minute or two. The second half of this meeting was designated for our Entreverge winners to tell their story (how they came up with their business idea, what’s working, how their business is sustainable in their market area and in this economy, how they market their business etc.) Come find out why these businesses were our winners!

Rob Landry, Pemaquid Communications: Rob not only has a successful web design studio in Pemaquid Communications but he is at the forefront of the progressive ‘co-working’ movement in Southern, ME. Co-working is a work environment concept that brings together independent contractors on a project-by-project basis and leverages each participants’ particular skills and insight to complete a project. Rob will discussed the concept and we had the chance to see how it works!

September 25, 2009

What: PROPEL & REALIZE!Maine Reception at Brian Boru

When: Friday, September 25, 2009 from 2-5pm

Where: Brian Ború, 57 Center St, Portland, ME

Description: REALIZE!Maine Network affiliate PROPEL is hosting a networking reception where you will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with business leaders from all over the state! This event follows the Maine Development Foundation's Annual Meeting and is sponsored by the REALIZE!Maine Network. There is no charge for this event. All are welcome. Hors D'Oeuvres will be served and there will be a cash bar.

September 17, 2009 – Networking Lunch

What: PROPEL Networking Lunch with Entreverge Winner Karen Farrell, Topline Marketing - www.toplinemarketing

When: September 17, 2009, 12:00 – 1:15 PM

Where: Portland Regional Chamber – 60 Pearl St., Portland, ME

Description: Come join us for lunch with our Entreverge winner Karen Farrell. We are running a series of lunches that highlight our Entreverge winners while also giving everyone a chance to introduce themselves. The beginning of these lunches will start with all participants introducing themselves and what they do. Each person will have a minute or two. The second half of the meeting will be left for our Entreverge winners to tell their story (how they came up with their business idea, what’s working, how their business is sustainable in their market area and in this economy, how they market their business etc.) Come find out why these businesses were our winners!

Karen Farrell, Topline Marketing: Topline Marketing is a South Portland based marketing company that exclusively markets natural food and life products. They currently represent 20 different brands and product lines which are sold to retailers throughout the East Coast. Topline is distinctly committed to expanding the natural products industry in the North East and to work to keep natural stores “natural.” The company is passionate about the products they market and believe they can effect positive change through their commitment to this rapidly growing niche. Come hear Karen’s story!

September 8th - September Greendrinks

Propel brings you this months Greendrinks at Green Design Furniture and Madgirl Design Studios down on Commercial St. for a block party-style Greendrinks. Check the WEBSITE for details!

August 18th -PROPEL Beer Tasting Dinner at Gritty's

A dinner and beer tasting event offered by PROPEL, the young members group of the Portland Regional Chamber. Come enjoy an array of Gritty's microbrews and a scrumptious 5 course meal with dynamic young professionals from the Greater Portland area.

When: Tuesday, August 18th, at 5PM

Where: Gritty McDuff's - 396 Fore Street, Portland

What: Networking with Portland's most dynamic young professionals from 5 - 5:30PM.

Beginning at 5:30PM you will enjoy a 5 course meal, each course served with a different beer sampling.