# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spark Series: The Business of Building Local Brands
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a panel with community-building brands in Maine on UNE's Portland campus.About this EventUNE Spark Business Series: The Business of Building Local BrandsPanelists include:David Tucci – President of Aroma JoesMichelle Anderson – President and CEO of Junior Achievement of MaineTopher Mallory – CEO of Mexicali BluesTom Ruff – Founder and CEO of Orange Bike BrewingJill Miller – Managing Partner of The Maine Pie CoModerated by:Sarah Delage – Associate Vice President of Communications @ UNEDoors open at 5:00pm, with networking and a cash bar. Panel beings promply at 6:00pm, with time alloted for questions at 6:45pm.Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMNetworking Hour Info: Join us from 5pm-6pm for a networking hour with light refreshments and a cash bar, with a showcase of our own College of Business student ventures. ?: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PMPanel Info: We will begin the panel promptly at 6pm, where our panelists and moderator will discuss the process of founding businesses that support building community and fostering local connections. ?: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PMQuestionsInfo: This time is allotted for guests to ask the panelist any questions they may have about their careers or what it takes to build a local brand.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/spark-series-the-business-of-building-local-brands/100001981010273054
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Innovation Hall, University of New England
- **lat**: 43.6849605
- **long**: -70.2940625
- **full address**: Innovation Hall, University of New England, 772 Stevens Avenue, Portland, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Spark Series: The Business of Building Local Brands being held?
  - **A:** Spark Series: The Business of Building Local Brands takes place on Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Innovation Hall, University of New England, 772 Stevens Avenue, Portland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Spark Series: The Business of Building Local Brands?
  - **A:** Spark Series: The Business of Building Local Brands is organized by UNE College of Business.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Spark Series: The Business of Building Local Brands is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Spark Series: The Business of Building Local Brands sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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