Today

“Business Concepts,” 2 to 5 p.m., SCORE offices, 100 Middle St., Portland. First of a five-part series to assist business startups. Series cost is $135; single sessions are $35. For more information and reservations, visit www.scoremaine.com or call 772-1147 weekday mornings.

Pub Hub, 6 to 8 p.m., networking for the tech community with speaker Hasan Adil of LabelTop Software. Held at Casco Bay Technology Hub, 30 Danforth St., Portland. The program is free but pre-registration is required at www.cascobaytechhub.com/tech-hub-events.php

Wednesday

“Eggs & Issues,” 7 a.m., guest Bill Burke, chairman of the Portland Sea Dogs; Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland. The cost is $17 for chamber members and $27 for non-members. To register, visit www.portlandregion.com. For more information, go to www.portlandregion.com or contact Nancy Trottier, at 772-2811, ext. 233.

Maine Telecommunications Users Group meeting, 9 a.m. to noon; St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Lewiston. Regulatory update and panel discussion with Tom Welch, chairman of the Maine PUC. The meeting is free and open to the public. Visit www.mtug.org/ for more information and to register.

“Walking Press Conference,” 11 a.m. news conference followed by a walk at 11:30 a.m. to announce the American Heart Association initiative to encourage walking at work. MEMIC, 261 Commercial St., Portland. For more information, visit www.startwalkingnow.org.

Channel personal creativity and leadership skills into a successful business career, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Salt Exchange, 245 Commercial St., Portland. Presented by Balance, a women’s networking group. The event is free and free parking is available, but space is limited. For reservations or more information, call 221-5000, ext. 370, or RSVP to [email protected].

Thursday

Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at York County Community College campus, Wells.

Family Business Forum, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gracie Theater, Husson University, Bangor. With opening remarks by Gov. Paul LePage. There will be two sessions that will include panel discussions. Register at www.fambusiness.org or call 798-2667.

“Customer Service in the New Millennium,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., breakfast program with Jill Bruce from L.L. Bean. Held at Thomas College, Student Commons, 180 West River Road, Waterville. The cost is $14 for chamber members with advance registration, $16 for members at the door and $20 for general admission. Contact Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce at 873-3315 for more information or to register.

Saturday

Maine Media Women, 9:15 a.m., with guest speaker Luise van Keuren, at American Legion Hall, Thomaston. Suggested donation is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. The public is welcome. Go to www.mainemediawomen.org or call Carol Jaeger at 529-5304 for details.

Next Week

“One Day, Many Solutions,” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 10, seminar covering labor and employment law for executives and managers, with attorneys from Fisher and Phillips. Held at Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks, 200 Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland. The cost is $165 per person and includes breakfast and lunch. Multiple attendees from the same company may attend for $125 per person. To register, visit www.laborlawyers.com/2012seminars. Contact Gail Rice at (404) 240-4261 or [email protected] with questions or for additional information.

Social Media Workshops for Small Business and Entrepreneurs, April 10, 17 and 24. For more information, contact Central Maine Community College at 755-5280 or (800) 891-2002, opt. 7.

“What Bernie Madoff Can Teach Us About Business Ethics,” Paul D. Merrill Business Ethics Lecture, 4 p.m. April 12, Ludcke Auditorium, University of New England, Portland campus. Fifth annual seminar featuring author Diana Henriques. A reception at the Art Gallery will follow. The event is free and open to the public.