Events

Nexus Maine Summer Social: LaunchPad Kickoff with Maine Community Bank & the Roux Institute

Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

Celebrate entrepreneurship this summer with the kickoff of Maine Community Bank’s LaunchPad, Maine's premier competition for innovative small businesses. ​Join us at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University as we partner with them for a high-energy happy hour celebrating Maine’s startup community and the opening of applications for Maine Community Bank’s LaunchPad, now a $75,000 grant...

From AI Panic to AI Progress: What Business Leaders Should Do Next

Virtual Event

AI in Action 2026: Business Summit brought together leaders from across Northern New England to explore what it really takes to put AI to work. This virtual session continues that conversation with a practical focus on what leaders should do next. Join Usama Fayyad, senior vice provost for AI...

IBI Presents: AI in Claims Management

Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

A great networking and thought-leadership seminar is coming to the Roux on Thursday, September 17. In collaboration with the Integrated Benefits Institute, "AI in Claims Management" brings together HR and benefits leaders, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and brokers to explore how AI is being used in disability claims...

Open Door with Glenn Prickett, Gulf of Maine Research Institute President & CEO

Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

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...

AI Ready or Risky? An Executive Working Session for Leaders Pursuing AI

Northeastern University (Boston Campus)

Your organization has identified an opportunity for AI. But is the business ready to move it forward? AI Ready or Risky? is an invitation-only working session for C-level executives and equivalent enterprise leaders whose organizations are actively evaluating, piloting, implementing, or scaling an AI initiative. Unlike a traditional conference,...

Open Door with Mary Allen Lindemann, Owner of Coffee by Design

Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

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...

2026 Maine Visionaries

Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

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...

Maine Launch Summit

Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

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. From thought-provoking discussions to inspiring presentations, the conference showcases the incredible talent and innovation shaping our space community. Stay tuned for...

Roux Institute Partner Open House

Northeastern University's Roux Institute 100 Fore Street, Portland, United States

You’re invited to a Roux Institute Partner Open House this December, part of our Breakthrough Maine Event Series. Whether 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...

Open Door with Mary Allen Lindemann, Owner of Coffee by Design

10.28.2026

8:00AM-9:00AM

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...
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2026 Maine Visionaries

10.28.2026

5:00PM-6:30PM

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...
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Application Workshops

10.28.2026

6:00PM-6:30PM

Join us for a virtual application workshop. All application stages are welcome for personalized support on essays, recommendations, and submission. We’ll help you cross the finish line! Whether you have almost completed your application, or are just beginning, we are here to help. We will have a general presentation...
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