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SUMMARY:Municipal Innovation Day
DESCRIPTION:Municipal Innovation Day\, hosted by the Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, in collaboration with regional Councils of Governments\, including AVCOG\, GPCOG\, and MCOG is a dynamic\, day-long gathering designed to inspire municipal leaders across Maine\, surface shared challenges\, explore emerging technologies and their governance implications\, and support the development of practical\, regionally aligned solutions. \nThis energizing experience combines insightful panels\, lightening talks\, an innovation sprint\, and networking\, giving municipal teams the space and support they need to think creatively\, explore proven approaches\, and build stronger regional connections that unlock collective impact. \nEvent Schedule:\n9:00 – 9:30 AM: Coffee\, Light Bites\, & Networking \n9:30 – 10:00 AM: Welcome & The State of Municipal Innovation in Maine \nKeynote Speaker: Samantha Horn\, Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs \n10:00 – 11:00 AM: Kickoff Panel: Bold Ideas from Municipal Leaders \n11:00 – 11:15 AM: Coffee Break \n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Innovation Lightning Talks: What Works in Small Municipalities \n12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Networking \n1:00 – 2:00 PM Regional Solutions Panel \n2:00 – 4:00 PM: IdeaJAM – The Roux Institute’s signature ideation event\, designed to help stakeholders validate problems\, shape early-stage concepts\, and gain real-time insights from peers and the broader entrepreneurial community. This facilitated\, high-energy session invites teams to choose one of three pressing challenges and collaboratively explore and develop potential solutions. \n  \nMunicipal Innovation Day is part of the Breakthrough Maine Event Series\, presented by Northeastern University’s Roux Institute and Maine Technology Institute. The series brings together students\, partners\, innovators\, entrepreneurs\, faculty and researchers\, and community leaders to showcase Maine’s innovation ecosystem and foster collaboration across the region.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/municipal-innovation-day/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Community,Startup Community
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SUMMARY:Grad School Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION:Join faculty\, students\, enrollment counselors\, and financial advisors for a full day of events. Our graduate programs are building a talent pipeline and driving innovation at the intersection of tech\, data and the advanced life sciences\, and we want you to be part of it. \nEnjoy a full day to explore how the Roux Institute can help you reach your goals. \nWho should attend: \n\nCurious learners \nFuture applicants \nCurrent applicants \n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nExpert faculty-led workshops \nLunch in the Collaboration Cafe overlooking Casco Bay \nGrad Mixer reception to connect with current Roux students\, founders and faculty 
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/grad-school-discovery-day-2/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
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SUMMARY:Showing Up as Yourself: A Real Talk on Leadership and Belonging
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URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/showing-up-as-yourself-a-real-talk-on-leadership-and-belonging/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learner Community,Partner Community,Startup Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000
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SUMMARY:Maine Businesses: Dirigo and Workforce Funds for Your Employee Training
DESCRIPTION:Maine employers are navigating rapid change\, including AI adoption\, automation\, new regulations\, and ongoing workforce shortages\, while also trying to make smart investments in their people. Fortunately\, Maine offers programs designed to help offset the cost of training. \nIn this webinar\, leaders from Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development\, and the Maine Workforce Development Compact will walk through how Maine employers can access and apply these programs to support workforce upskilling. \nThe session will cover:  \n\nThe Dirigo Business Incentives Program\, a sector specific State of Maine tax credit\nThe Maine Workforce Development Compact\, a training incentive program offered through the Maine Community College System\nWhere they differ & how they can be combined\nWhat timelines and expectations employers should plan for\nHow training providers\, like the Roux Institute\, can support businesses in designing eligible\, high-impact programs. \n\nAttendees will leave with a clear understanding of what is available now\, what to plan for later in 2026\, and how to prepare their organization to take advantage of these incentives and training. \n  \nAbout the Dirigo Business Incentives Program\nThe Dirigo Business Incentives Program is a sector specific State of Maine tax credit that helps eligible businesses offset the cost of future employee training and capital investment. Companies in qualifying industries can receive a $2\,000 tax credit per trained employee for a qualified employee training program\, including education or training provided by accredited Maine universities and colleges and training approved for funding by the Maine Workforce Development Compact as well as up to a 10% tax credit on a significant capital investment. The program is designed to encourage workforce upskilling and capital investment while reducing the financial burden on businesses. \nThe State launched a Dirigo value estimator tool that allows businesses to quickly calculate the potential tax credit available based on their planned training and capital investments. \nAbout the Maine Workforce Development Compact\nThe Maine Workforce Development Compact is a training incentive program offered through the Maine Community College System that provides up to $1\,200 per employee in matching grant funds for approved workforce training. MWDC supports a wide range of internal and third-party training programs and\, when approved\, can also count toward eligibility for Dirigo Business Incentives\, allowing businesses to stack benefits. \n\nAbout the Roux Institute’s Training Programs\nThe Roux Institute at Northeastern University designs and delivers workforce training programs that align with Maine’s funding requirements. As an accredited Maine university\, Roux programs qualify under the Dirigo Business Incentives Program and may also be approved through the Maine Workforce Development Compact. \nOur Custom Learning offerings include structured\, cohort-based programs in: \n\nAI adoption and applied automation\nDigital transformation and data strategy\nOperational efficiency and process improvement\nLeadership and workforce productivity\n\nPrograms are designed to meet required training hour thresholds and documentation standards\, helping employers ensure eligibility while building durable skills within their teams. \nRoux works directly with employers to: \n\nScope eligible training programs\nAlign curriculum with workforce funding criteria\nStructure timelines around certification requirements\nDeliver measurable\, high-impact learning experiences\n\n  \nPresenters: \nDan Koloski \nProfessor of the Practice & Head of Learning Programs \nNortheastern University \nDan Koloski is the head of learning programs and professor of the practice in the College of Professional Studies (CPS) at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute. At the Roux Institute\, Koloski carries administrative responsibility for all learning programs across degree and non-degree contexts. Professor Koloski’s own teaching is in analytics and software development and the application of both to business\, and in addition to his work within various Northeastern degree programs\, he works with the Roux partnerships team to develop and teach custom non-degree courses to partner employees. Beyond his CPS teaching\, Koloski serves as an adjunct faculty member with the College of Engineering’s Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering (MGEN) unit and is also a faculty affiliate of Northeastern’s Center for Technology Management and Digital Leadership. \nCharlie Collins \nDeputy Executive for Workforce Training \nMaine Community College System \nCharlie Collins is currently Deputy Executive for Workforce Training at Maine Community College System. Previously\, he was Interim Associate Dean of Academics and Director of Workforce Development at Southern Maine Community College for three years. Collins works to connect stakeholders and industry partners that results in collaborative solutions. He as interest and experience in aligning higher education credentials to workforce development\, professional education\, and adult learning. \nShae McGehee \nEconomic Development Incentives Manager \nMaine Department of Economic and Community Development
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/dirigo-and-workforce-funds-for-your-employee/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Partner Community,Research Community
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SUMMARY:What Matters to Maine? A Conversation with Mill Town Author Kerri Arsenault
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation with Northeastern University’s Roux Institute and members of the community as we explore the stories\, themes\, and questions that shape Maine’s rural communities.
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/what-matters-to-maine-a-conversation-with-mill-town-author-kerri-arsenault/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learner Community,Partner Community
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SUMMARY:Roux Career Fair & Industry Expo
DESCRIPTION:Note: Link to register is ONLY for employers! \nPresented by Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, Hannaford\, Unum\, Bangor Savings Bank\, and SubCom \nThe future of talent is here! Connect with Roux graduate students\, soon-to-be graduates\, and alumni specializing in computer science\, data science\, analytics\, project management\, and life sciences. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with top-tier talent prepared to make a difference for your organization. 
URL:https://roux.northeastern.edu/event/career-opportunity-expo/
LOCATION:Northeastern University’s Roux Institute\, 100 Fore Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learner Community,Partner Community,Prospective Students
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