Mornings

Eggs & Issues – Learn More!

  • Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Time: 7-9AM 
  • Location: USM’s Hannaford Hall (88 Bedford St. Portland) 
  • Register: www.portlandregion.com/eggs
  • Event Name: “From Augusta to Action: Legislative Outcomes & Business Impact” 
  • Topic Summary: Join us for our final Eggs & Issues of the season as we partner with the Maine State Chamber of Commerce for a timely and engaging conversation on the outcomes of the legislative session and a look ahead at the policies shaping the future of Maine’s business community.
    • What to Expect:
      • Key Topics/Questions to Be Addressed:
      • Key takeaways from this past legislative session
      • Economic factors influencing business in the year ahead
      • A preview of the soon-to-be released Maine Economic Vision 2035 Report
      • Featured Speakers:
        • Yellow Light Breen, Maine Development Foundation
        • Heather Johnson, Waypoint Collaborative
        • Patrick Woodcock, Maine State Chamber of Commerce

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National Headlines

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