Join ACE members for our Annual Meeting, followed by a timely and candid conversation with one of Maine’s most well-connected business journalists.
What Does Mainebiz Hear? Who’s Winning, Who’s Struggling, and Why in Maine Business
Maine’s business landscape is facing pressure from many sides. What trends are emerging across industries? What leadership models are rising — or falling short? And where do consultants fit in?
Peter Van Allen, Editor of Mainebiz, brings decades of on-the-ground reporting experience and a front-row seat to Maine’s business community. Drawing on anecdotal insights from reporters and conversations at MaineBiz on the Road events, Peter will share what he’s hearing from business owners and leaders across the state — and what it might mean for the consultants who serve them.
This is a rare opportunity to hear frank, informal observations from a journalist who has spent years listening to Maine businesses tell their stories.
About the Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting portion of the morning will cover ACE's activities over the past year, including lessons learned and future direction. Because we want members to vote, we encourage all ACE members to attend and participate.
Agenda
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8:30 AM
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Doors open, light breakfast, and networking
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8:45 AM
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Welcome and Annual Business Meeting (officer elections, bylaws votes, 2025–26 highlights, 2026–27 vision)
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9:00 AM
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Featured program: Peter Van Allen, Editor, MaineBiz
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9:50 AM
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Audience Q&A and discussion
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10:00 AM
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Adjourn
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Light breakfast and coffee provided. ACE members, prospective members, and members of the wider Maine business community are welcome. Members: your attendance helps us conduct the annual business of the association, including officer elections and bylaws votes.
About Peter Van Allen
Peter Van Allen has been involved in the news business since the 1980s, primarily as a business reporter and editor. He has held staff positions at the Courier-Post (Gannett) in Cherry Hill, N.J.; the Post-Tribune (Knight-Ridder) in Gary, Ind.; American Banker (Thomson) in New York City; and the Philadelphia Business Journal. He joined Mainebiz as editor in 2014.
Peter has also freelanced for the New York Times, Philadelphia Business Journal, WoodenBoat, Down East, Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, and other publications. He lives in Yarmouth with his wife, Jen, and their son, and has two grown daughters in Baltimore.
