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THURSDAY JULY 24
Propel's Annual Cruise, Casco Bay Lines, 6:30-9:30 pm, www.portlandregion.com
Network while enjoying food, a cash bar, great music and an evening on the water in Portland Harbor. $15 members; $20 non-members.
Performance Reviews and Performance Management, online or in Portland, 9 am-noon, 882-7552 x167
This seminar is designed for HR professionals and managers who are responsible for conducting performance reviews and overseeing performance management. Learn the tools needed to conduct reviews and discipline employees appropriately. $75.
Portland Peer Networking Event, CEI Portland, 2 Portland Fish Pier, 5-7 pm, 772-5356
This is a free opportunity for women business owners to network, share successes and help each other. Contact Gretchen at ghenn@ceimaine.org.

TUESDAY JULY 29
Career Workshop: Advanced Interviewing, Heart at Work, 261 Main St., Yarmouth, 9-10:30 am, 846-0644
This workshop will acquaint you with the benefits of informational interviewing, one of the most effective tools for career exploration and job searching. $30.
Career Workshop: Informational Interviewing, Heart at Work, 261 Main St., Yarmouth, 9-10:30 am, 846-0644
This workshop will acquaint you with the benefits of informational interviewing, one of the most effective tools for career exploration and job searching. Register in advance by contacting Amy Jaffe, amy@heartatwork.biz or 846-0644. $30.

FRIDAY AUG 1
Advanced Website Marketing, online, 10 am-3 pm, 882-7552 x167
Find out how to use online competitive intelligence techniques to boost your web presence compared to your competition, as well as how to determine if pay-per-click is right for you and how to use it. This course is a sequel to Marketing and Promoting Your Website and is intended for business owners who already have a website or who have taken Marketing & Promoting Your Website. $30.



REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE

Anne-Marie McKenzie is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Yarmouth. She has written articles for various newspapers, works exclusively with buyers, sellers and investors and teaches free buyer classes. Contact her at annemarie.mckenzie@nemoves.com.

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THE LANGUAGE OF BUSINESS

Gail Wilkerson owns Accent Business Consulting in Falmouth, which specializes in strategic planning, customer service, marketing and special events consulting for organizations large and small. She has been a communications and planning professional for nearly 20 years. Contact her at gwilkerson@accentbusinessconsulting.com.

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WEB INSIGHTS

Debbie Hastings is the owner of Flying Change Webs & Graphics in Falmouth. She works with small business owners in Greater Portland and throughout New England. For more information, go to www.flyingchangewebs.com.

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MONEY CHANGES EVERYTHING

Terry Davies is a portfolio manager at Investment Management & Consulting Group, a registered investment advisor in Portland. IMCG provides comprehensive financial and investment guidance to individuals, families, endowments and businesses. He welcomes your feedback by phone 800-605-6552 or email tdavies@imcgrp.com. The analysis of the financial markets in this column is not meant as investment advice.

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