Hello Priscilla , 

It's now mid-February and things are really starting to heat up!  While I realize you might be knee-deep in winter mode, I didn't want you to miss any of these opportunities that center around workforce development, business strategy, and building relationships within your industry - so I'm hitting you with a list of events to register for, and dates to save!

EDUCATION:
February 22nd, 2023 - MELNA's (Maine Landscape and Nursery Association) educational day (on zoom).  (Click HERE for agenda)

I will be presenting from 12:30-1:30:
“Mapping Out Your Employee Journey.”  With a tight labor market, competition for talent, and rising costs of payroll, it’s imperative to see employees as “consumers of the workplace” and give recruiting, retention, and employee experience the same effort and resources as one would their top clientele. This means explicitly designing an employee experience that attracts the best candidates, engage, develop and retain talented and skilled people for the organization.  This workshop will help you identify systems and processes that will help you create ideal employee outcomes that reflect your desired culture and brand.

For more information and to register:
https://mailchi.mp/16ef0129aafa/2023-winter-education-program?e=cc357b78d4

NETWORKING:

02.16.23 -  5:30 PM - Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Maine "Builders, Beer and Business" - After Hours and Education @ Island Dog Brewing, 125 John Roberts Road, Unit 15, South Portland, ME 04106
RSVP by 02.15.23 - info@hbrame.org

02.28.23 - 4:00-7:00 PM -  Maine Hard Hats with Heart - 33 Elmwood - 33 Elmwood Ave, Westbrook, ME 04092
Click HERE for more information and to register.

03.22.23 - AGC's Tours and Pours - Landry French Construction Project - 201 Federal Street, Portland
https://agcmaine.ticketspice.com/2023-propel-agc-me-tours-pours

CONFERENCES:
03.14.23 - 03.15.23 - Burlington, MA - The ESOP New England Conference - if you are curious about what an Employee Stock Option Program company would look like, this conference may be for you! 
Click HERE for details

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Blazing Trails Coaching is proud to announce we are now members of AGC - Associated General Contractors of Maine.  We are excited to partner with this amazing organization that shares our mission of equipping skilled trade contractors and their teams with practical business, leadership, and communication solutions to drive growth, increase profits and achieve success.  There will be more announcements regarding Blazing Trails' involvement with AGC to come - stay tuned!

NEWS YOU CAN USE:
Workforce Grant Money is still available!  Read more in my recent article, "Train Your Employees using Cost Effective Resources"  in MaineBiz

ICYMI - Fast Forward Maine Podcast - "How to Run Your Business with Better Systems" - Priscilla Hansen Mahoney


Do you have any industry events to share? Send them along!  Hope you have a great February, and I hope to see you out and about soon!

Priscilla