Tuesday

“Writing the Narrative for your Business Plan,” 6 to 9 p.m. at SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Portland. The cost is $35 with online registration. For details or to register, visit www.scoremaine.com or call 772-1147 weekday mornings.

Wednesday

Silver Collar Employer Awards. Today is the deadline to nominate a business for the award that honors the state’s best employers of those over 50. The form is available at http://www.maine.gov.swib/committees/older_workers/index.shtml or by calling the state Workforce Investment Board at 623-7985 for more information.

Thursday

SCORE workshops: “Funding Sources for Your Business,” 2 to 5 p.m. and “Preparing the Financials for Your Business Plan” from 6 to 9 p.m.. Held at SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Portland. The cost is $35 each with online registration. For details or to register, visit www.scoremaine.com or call 772-1147 weekday mornings.

Friday

Regulatory Fairness Board public hearing, 9 a.m. to noon, for businesses owners and managers, about specific state rules and regulations that may impede business sustainability and growth. The session is a follow-up to the May 10 meeting and is co-hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce. It will be held in the Alumni Room at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. If planning to attend, contact Peggy Schaffer, small-business advocate, Office of the Secretary of State, 626-8410, or Theresa Fowler, executive director, Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, 764-6561.

Saturday

Taste of New Gloucester, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., fourth annual Business Forum showcasing the town’s local food economy, held at Thompson’s Orchard, 276 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester. Maine food expert Ken Morse will moderate a panel discussion and many local farms and businesses will be there to discuss their business and share free samples. Donations will be accepted. Call Jessa Berna at 926-4126, extension 4, for more information.