A portion of the first floor will be open for the evening, including the gallery space for rotating shows and the museum store. The lower level will be open and the cafe will be serving beer and wine. There will be food and drink vendors providing free samples. This event is free to PROPEL and Chamber members.

The doors open at 6:00 and it will run until about 8:00. For more info on the Portland Museum of Art Contemporaries please visit http://www.portlandmuseum.org/member/contemporaries.shtml.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Propel on

August 23rd from 6:00 – 9:00

at Hadlock Field to cheer on the Portland Sea Dogs!

Buy your tickets here and be sure to use the special offer code: PROPEL.

Also be sure to check out our event page on Facebook. We look forward to seeing you there!

3rd Annual entreverge Awards!

Five winners will receive publicity and a package of pro bono consultation services from the greater Portland area’s top business leaders.

Join us at the Awards Party to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship in Portland!

Register for the event today!

Wed 6/15/11
5:30-8:30pm
Grace Restaurant
15 Chestnut St
Portland, ME

 We hope to see you there!

Join PROPEL for an after-hours networking event at Bull Feeney’s! Each attendee receives one drink ticket good for one free beer or glass of wine!

Enjoy light snacks and happy-hour pricing with pints of draft beer for $3.00. 

Wed, 5/25/11
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Bull Feeney’s Restaurant
375 Fore Street
Portland, ME

Cost is $5.00/members and $10.00/non-members.

Register Now!

Not Business as Usual: Innovative Maine Approaches
This Spring, PROPEL is presenting a series of five lunches celebrating innovation in the Portland business community.

Brian Corcoran, Founder and President of Shamrock Sports Group, will discuss his innovative approach to growing a very unique business here in Maine and the challenges he has faced as a local entrepreneur in Portland . 

Wed, 5/4/11
12:00pm-  1:15pm
Portland Regional Chamber
60 Pearl St.
Portland, ME 04101

Lunch is included.

Register Now!

PROPEL and the South Portland / Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber present Business After 5 May 5

Join PROPEL and the South Portland / Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber at a Business After 5 hosted by Evergreen Credit Union at Personal Touch Catering/Events on Broadway.  Good food and good fun – free for PROPEL and Chamber Members!

Enter a raffle to win a fist full of cash! Other door prizes include four large specialty pizzas from Leonardo’s in Portland, a one year subscription to Mainebiz, and a AAA membership!

Thurs. 5/5/11
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Personal Touch Catering/Events on Broadway
729 Broadway
South Portland, ME 04106

Register Now!

Not Business as Usual: Innovative Maine Approaches

This Spring PROPEL is presenting a series of five lunches celebrating innovation in the Portland business community. The following is the third event in the series.

Mandy Schumaker, Higher Performing People 

Mandy Schumaker of Higher Performing People will offer her insight on “When Generations Collide: Managing the Differences of Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Millenials in the Workplace.” This session will offer a better understanding and appreciation of each generation and how they act and think. It will include ideas on how to motivate and retain great employees from all generations, as well as offer insight into how to constructively work with individuals from among the various generations.

Tues 4/12/11
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Portland Regional Chamber
60 Pearl St, Portland, ME 04101

$5.00 for PROPEL and Chamber Members, $10.00 for non-members. 

Register Now!

The University of Southern Maine and PROPEL are teaming up to present an evening of fun and casual networking with a local flavor at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Portland on April 20. The event will feature a tasting by local mead maker, Maine Mead Works, a cash bar, and delicious hors d’ouevers featuring local produce and ingredients. Students from USM are invited to attend and mingle with PROPEL members.

Since registrations are limited, please sign up only if you are sure you’ll be able to attend. 

Wed, 4/20/11
5:30-7:30pm
Marriott Residence Inn Downtown
145 Fore Street, Portland
 Register Now!

Join PROPEL for an after-hours networking event at Flatbread Pizzaon Wednesday, March 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar with drink specials will be available. Join us for lots of fun and pizza, and make valuable connections!

Wed 3/16/2011
5:30-7:30 pm
Flatbread Restaurant
72 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101
Register now

PROPEL Eats at Havana South HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED due to snow!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 19 instead.

This Wednesday’s planned PROPEL Eats at Havana South has been RESCHEDULED to Wednesday, January 19 due to the weather. The four course meal with beer / wine pairings will still be offered. Networking will begin at 5:30 and the dinner will start around 6:45. We apologize for the inconvenience.

If you would still like to attend, you do not need to take any further action. If you would like to cancel, please call 207-772-2811 by noon on Friday, January 14 to receive a full refund. Thank you for your patience.

Wed 1/19/11
5:30pm
Havana South
50 Wharf Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-9988
Register now

For the cost of $37, the menu will include:

COURSE 1
Local crabmeat cakes pan seared and served with a Latin-style jicama slaw and miso mayonnaise.
Paired with Allagash White

COURSE 2
Truffled soba noodles and wild mushrooms in a lightly fried roll, served with roast corn aioli.
Paired with Vida Organica Torrontes

COURSE 3
Your choice of:
Braised short ribs served over red flannel hash in a grilled tomato mole.
Paired with Vida Organica Malbec

A poblano pepper stuffed with marinated tofu, rice, onions, peppers, garlic, and cheese topped with an enchilada sauce.
Paired with Vida Organica Malbec

All-natural free range chicken breast and leg in a Peruvian marinade served with braised greens and a serrano ham/manchego stuffing.
Paired with Vida Organica Malbec

COURSE 4
Chocolate chiffon cake with a chocolate and cayenne infused crust and basil infused whipped cream
Paired with Allagash Black

PROPEL Eats events always sell out quickly, so get your ticket soon!