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C O N T E N T S
A Message From Our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
At A Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
10 Best Ideas for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs: . . . . . . . . . . . 7
A panel discussion with Maine CEOs who will share
their insight on what works and what doesn't from
their startup experience.
WO R K S H O P S E S S I O N I
1. Other people's money: A guide to fundraising, . . . . . . . . 8
crowdsourcing, and finding equity capital to start
or expand your business.
2. Partnerships, LLCs, and ESOPs, oh my: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
What's the best way to set up your company?
3. Mine. Mine. Mine.: How to protect your ideas . . . . . . . . 12
with patents and trademarks.
WO R K S H O P S E S S I O N I I
1. You can't do it yourself: Innovative ways to . . . . . . . . . . 15
recruit & hiring rules to keep you out of trouble.
2. Show me the money: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
What investors and banks are looking for.
3. To market, to market: What you need to know . . . . . . . . . 17
about logistics, shipping and exports.
Keynote Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Navigating Your Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
