Join us in person for the 2023 Annual Showcase! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the community-building work of Maine’s young professionals and hear from our guest speaker, Nate Wildes, about his vision and success in building community and a sense of place in Brunswick and throughout the state. The event is free and open to the public.

Agenda

• 1:00pm – Welcome – Matthew Shaw, RMNSC Chair
• 1:05pm – Opening Remarks – Yellow Light Breen, MDF President & CEO
• 1:15pm – Community Building – Nate Wildes, Executive Director of Live + Work in Maine and Co-founder & Owner of Flight Deck Brewing
• 1:45pm – Group presentations (10 min. each)
• 3:15pm – Wrap-up
• 4:00pm – Happy Hour at Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick

Nate Wildes, Executive Director of Live + Work in Maine and Co-founder/owner of Flight Deck Brewing, will kick off the event as our guest speaker, sharing his vision and work to attract and retain young professionals in Maine. He will share about his experience creating a successful brewery and community gathering spot at Brunswick Landing and his work leading Live + Work in Maine, an initiative that partners with employers, communities, and nonprofits to promote Maine’s quality of life and career opportunities. A graduate of the University of Maine in Orono, he lives in Bath with his wife.