Calendar
The Class of 2024Thursday, January 11, 2024
Opening Retreat
Get to know the Class of 2024. Mapping Portland, The Wabanaki REACH experience.
LOCATION: University of Southern Maine
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the City
Immigration and in-migration in an aging state and city; Understanding bias; History of the Black experience in Portland
LOCATION: Portland Public Library
SPONSOR: Mascoma Bank
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Education
Education Matters – Education options and alternatives for high school; childcare to workforce readiness.
LOCATION: Casco Bay High School + Portland Arts & Technology High School
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Government and Public Policy
Local municipal government, regional government initiatives, city staff and the fire department
LOCATION: Portland City Hall
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Environment
Balancing environmental concerns and convenience; renewable and sustainable energy opportunities; the impact of climate change.
LOCATION: ecomaine
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Economic Development
Opportunities, challenges, and local conditions affecting the development of the city and regional region; business and the waterfront.
LOCATION: Maine International Trade Center & the Working Waterfront
SPONSOR: Benchmark Real Estate
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Law, Justice, and Public Safety
Impact of the interconnectedness of social issues, mental health, and substance abuse on the criminal justice system; explore best practices, data, and current trends in the criminal justice system; and what initiatives are happening in Portland.
LOCATION: Portland Police Department & Cumberland County Superior Court House
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Health and Human Services
Benefits and barriers to the delivery of healthcare in Portland; public health, housing, social services needs and programs.
LOCATION: Avesta Housing
SPONSORS: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Zachau Construction
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Culture, Arts, and the Creative Economy
Impact of arts and cultural activities on our local economy and quality of life; diversity and depth of cultural opportunities and assets in Portland.
Wrap Up and Graduation Celebration at Rising Tide Brewing Co.
LOCATION: Portland Ovations & Mechanics Hall
SPONSOR: Camden National Bank