Maine Association of Nonprofits: “Microsoft Excel for Beginners,” a SkillBuilder program, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today , Unum Learning Center, South Portland. The cost is $80 for members and $160 for nonmembers, and registration is required. Visit www.nonprofitmaine.org/skillbuilders.asp or call 871-1885 for more information.

“Starting Your Own Business: Everything You Need To Know,” 2 to 5 p.m. today, SCORE offices, 100 Middle St., second floor, East Tower, Portland. There is a nominal charge. For more information or to register, call 772-1147 or visit www.scoremaine.com.

Identity Theft seminar, 6 p.m. today , Community Credit Union, 144 Pine St., Lewiston. Adrian Kendall, attorney for Norman Hanson DeTroy, is the speaker. The program is free and dinner is included, but pre-registration is required. Call Kim Polley at 783-2096, ext. 209. For more information, visit www.communitycreditunion.com.

Business Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday,  “Sustainability Action Steps for Small Business,” with Harrison Horning, director of energy and facility services at Hannaford Bros. The session will be held at Thomas College, Student Center Atrium, 180 West River Road, Waterville. The cost is $14 for Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce members in advance and $16 at the door. General admission is $20. Call 873-3315 for registration information.

Women on the Move, luncheon featuring Joyce Nelson, president and CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Registration is at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday , Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland. Also featured are host Kim Block, WGME-TV anchor, and Ann Cabot, D.O., a neurologist specializing in clients with MS. The Norman Cohn Hope Award and the Founder’s Award will be presented to the Barros family, honoring Clyde Barros for establishing the Maine Chapter in 1954. For more information, visit www.MSmaine.org. 

Rainbow Business and Professional Association, gay and lesbian business and professional networking group, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday,  Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland. The speaker will be Sarah Holmes, coordinator of the Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity at the University of Southern Maine. Call 775-0077 for reservations.

Emerging Technologies, workshop presented by Par 4 Technology Group, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Technology Association of Maine, 506 Main St., Westbrook. For event details or to register, visit http://www.par4tech.com

Workshop for Entrepreneurs, noon to 2 p.m. Thursday,  sponsored by Maine Center for Enterprise Development, with Carole Mahoney discussing “How to Use Google Analytics to Improve Your Website,” Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland. The cost is $10. Free for USM students and current MCED onsite or affiliate client companies. To register or for more information, visit www.mced.biz or call 228-8524.

Maine Real Estate and Development Association winter networking social, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday,  Ri Ra Irish Pub and Restaurant, 72 Commercial St., Portland. $50 for members; $65 for others. To register or for more information, call 874-0801 or register online at www.mereda.org.

“Marketing the Nonprofit Organization,” workshop offered by the University of Maine’s certificate in nonprofit organization management, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday , Belfast. Call 338-8002 or visit www.hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu for more information.

The 26th annual New England Products Trade Show will be held Saturday through Monday , at the Portland Sports Complex. There will be more than 200 exhibitors of giftware, home furnishings and specialty foods. For information on becoming an exhibitor or sponsor or attending as a wholesale buyer, contact Giraffe Events at 800-638-6787 or info@giraffeevents.com.
 

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