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SUMMARY:Open Door with Mary Allen Lindemann\, Owner of Coffee by Design
DESCRIPTION:Open Door features personal reflections from local leaders about their career trajectory\, management style and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Our president & publisher Stefanie Manning interviews local CEOs and business leaders for a behind the scenes look at their career paths\, the ups and downs of running their businesses and the trends shaping them. \nMary Allen Lindemann\, owner of Coffee by Design\, will sit down with Maine Trust for Local News President & Publisher\, Stefanie Manning for a conversation at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University on Wednesday\, October 28\, 2026. \n  \nAbout Mary Allen Lindemann \n\n\n \nMary Allen Lindemann is the Owner\, Chief Creative Director\, and Co-Founder of Coffee By Design\, a Maine woman-owned and operated specialty coffee company she has led for more than 30 years. \nOriginally from Connecticut\, Mary Allen developed a love for Maine while spending summers on Chebeague Island and eventually moved to Portland after discovering her passion for coffee while working in Seattle. In 1994\, she founded Coffee By Design\, which has remained committed to supporting social change locally and internationally. Under her leadership\, Coffee By Design has earned national recognition for excellence in sustainably sourced\, traceable coffee and its commitment to farmers and coffee-growing communities around the world.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/open-door-with-mary-allen-lindemann/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Community
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SUMMARY:2026 Maine Visionaries
DESCRIPTION:The NACD New England Chapter\, Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, and the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce are pleased to present a special Visionaries event celebrating the far-reaching vision of Maine business leaders. The event will bring together CEOs from a diverse range of Maine businesses and key leaders to explore how Companies are navigating a world defined by uncertainty — from the impact of global economics\, shifting trade patterns and tariffs to the rapid rise of AI and emerging technologies. Attendees will gain insight into frameworks companies are using to guide decision-making in complex environments\, the pressing issues including those currently dominating and expected to dominate board agendas and the knowledge and focus areas directors must prioritize to stay current.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/2026-maine-visionaries/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Community
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SUMMARY:Maine Launch Summit
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars – the 2026 Maine Launch Summit has been scheduled for November 5-6\, 2026 at the Roux Institute / Wex building in downtown Portland Maine. \nFrom thought-provoking discussions to inspiring presentations\, the conference showcases the incredible talent and innovation shaping our space community. Stay tuned for more details about this year’s conference—we can’t wait to continue this journey with you! \nMaine Launch Infrastructure & Space Ecosystem Summit \nDetermining Maine’s Preferred Launch Architecture and Space Economy Strategy \nNovember 5 and 6\, 2026 The Roux Institute\, 100 Fore St\, Portland ME\nNov 4: Welcome reception and early registration.\, 5-7  Venue TBA. \nNov 5: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. INVITATION ONLY\, limited to 100 participants.  Reception following with participants and sponsors ONLY.  There is no cost to invitees for this day or reception. \nNov 6: 8:00-4:00.  Open to public. Limit: 320 attendees.  Pricing in portal. \nLocation: The Roux Institute\, 100 Fore St. Portland\, Maine.  Reception venue TBA.\nOrganized By: Maine Space Corporation \nSummit Purpose \nThe Maine Space Corporation is convening a one-day strategic summit (followed by a 1 day Maine Space Supply Chain meeting) to identify the launch infrastructure\, supply chains\, and support services that will position Maine as a leading participant in the North Atlantic space economy. \nThe November 5th summit will evaluate three potential development pathways: \nArchitecture A: Land-Based Spaceport Ecosystem \nA fixed launch facility supported by manufacturing\, testing\, integration\, logistics\, workforce development\, and mission support services. \nArchitecture B: Sea-Based Launch Ecosystem \nA maritime launch capability leveraging Maine’s ports\, shipbuilding expertise\, offshore operations experience\, and marine engineering capabilities. \nArchitecture C: Air Launch Ecosystem \nA model featuring  land  / airport / lift aircraft.  Integration\, testing\, mission operations\, and manufacturing facilities supporting offshore launch operations. \nThe objective is not simply to identify where launches occur\, but rather to determine the ecosystem that will generate the greatest long-term economic value\, workforce opportunities\, strategic partnerships\, and commercial competitiveness for Maine. \nDesired Summit Outcome \nBy the end of the summit\, Maine will have a clear\, actionable framework for developing a launch ecosystem that leverages the state’s unique strengths in aerospace\, maritime operations\, advanced manufacturing\, workforce development\, and innovation\, while establishing a roadmap for future investment and growth\, and further actionable items to be identified at follow on meetings in May and October of 2027.  Dates TBA.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/maine-space-conference/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Community,Research Community,Startup Community
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SUMMARY:When AI Changes Entry-Level Work\, How Do People Learn?
DESCRIPTION:AI is taking on tasks that once gave early-career employees opportunities to practice\, make mistakes\, and develop judgment. What happens when those employees are expected to think strategically before they have built that experience? This AI in Action conversation explores how employers can adapt hiring\, assignments\, training\, and mentoring to recognize potential and develop the capabilities their teams need. Attendees will examine how to assess candidates’ problem-solving and judgment when AI can help produce polished work\, and how co-ops\, experiential learning\, and project partnerships can help people build and demonstrate those abilities. \n  \nParticipants will leave better equipped to: \n— Identify where AI is changing entry-level work and removing opportunities to gain experience. \n— Assess candidates’ problem-solving\, judgment\, and potential when AI can help produce polished applications and work samples. \n— Adapt assignments and mentoring to help early-career employees build experience and recognize what good work looks like. \n— Set expectations for AI-assisted work\, including how employees check outputs\, explain their reasoning\, and seek guidance. \n— Understand how co-ops\, experiential learning\, and project partnerships can help employers develop and evaluate future talent.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/when-ai-changes-entry-level-work/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:AI,Partner Community
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SUMMARY:Roux Institute Partner Open House
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Roux Institute Partner Open House this December\, part of our Breakthrough Maine Event Series. \nWhether you’ve partnered with us for years or are just getting to know the Roux Institute\, this is your chance to meet the people behind our work and see what they’re building. \nDrop by to: \n\n– Discover new ways the Roux Institute can support your organization\, from talent and workforce development to AI solutions\, research\, and entrepreneurship\n– Connect directly with the teams and experts behind these programs\n– Meet fellow partners and learn how other organizations are engaging with Northeastern\n– Discuss a current goal or challenge and identify relevant resources\, connections\, and possible next steps\n\nCome with a priority in mind or simply come to explore. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what’s available and who at the Roux Institute can help. Attire is business casual; light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/roux-institute-partner-open-house/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Community
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