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About Open Door
Open Door features live conversations with local business leaders about successful leadership styles, from communication and team building strategies to revenue and operations management, as well as personal reflections about their career trajectory and lessons they’ve learned along the way.
These one-on-one conversations are led by Maine Trust for Local News Managing Director Stefanie Manning and held at The Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland.
These one-on-one conversations are led by Maine Trust for Local News Managing Director Stefanie Manning and held at The Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland.
Upcoming Open Door events
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This live conversation took place on Wednesday, February 26 at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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This conversation will take place on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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This conversation will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 8 a.m. at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
Previous business events
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This conversation took place on Wednesday, October 23 at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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This conversation took place on Wednesday, September 25 at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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This conversation took place on Wednesday, May 1 at the Portland Museum of Art.
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This conversation took place on Wednesday, March 6 at The Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
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The Maine State Director of AARP, Noël Bonam, sat down with Lisa DeSisto on Wednesday, October 18.
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The 14th USM President, Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, sat down with Lisa DeSisto on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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The Boulos Company President, Jessica Estes, sat down with Lisa DeSisto on Tuesday, April 4.
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CMP President Joe Purington sat down with Lisa DeSisto on Wednesday, March 1.
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Jenn Lever sat down with Press Herald CEO Lisa DeSisto to talk about leadership and navigating tough times.
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Baxter Brewing President Jenn Lever sat down with Lisa DeSisto on Wednesday, Oct. 19.