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April 13
Thomas Wright
The Social Security & Medicare Power Hour. 7 Basics in 60-Minutes!

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April 20
Karin Hurt and David Dye 2024 show 2
Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict

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April 27
Vicky Oliver
8 Ways to Attract Women Back to the Workplace

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May 4
Drew Jones
The Open Culture Handbook

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May 11
Liz Johnston
Responding to a DOL Investigation

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May 18
Ashley Goodall
The Problem with Change

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May 25
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Jun 1
Tony Martignetti
Campfire Lessons for Leaders

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Why a Virtual PEO May Be The Better Option

Saturday, November 14, 2020 @ 10am

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Guest:
Matt Hollister
CEO
Business Benefits, Inc.

Matt Hollister is an employee benefits advisor and broker with offices in Andover and Concord, Massachusetts.
Matt is CEO of Business Benefits, Inc (BBI), which was originally founded in 1982 by Jim Edholm and today represents about500 client companies throughout the US, mostly in the northeast. Matt founded Hollister Insurance in 2000 which merged with BBI in 2018. Matt earned his B.A. from Northeastern University and an M.P.H. from Boston University where he concentrated in Health Care Policy.
In addition to holding life, accident and health producer licenses, Matt is a registered investment advisor, has his Insurance Adviser’s license in Massachusetts and has recently become a Health Rosetta certified health advisor bringing high performing health plan options to his clients.

Real Small Business Lessons From 2020

Saturday, November 7, 2020 @ 10am

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Guest:
Rob and Nadra Edgerley
Owners
Nadra Photography
Maine Life Real Estate
Dale Carnegie Training

Nadra Edgerley is an award winning photographer, owner of Nadra Photography, a business coach and speaker based in Scarborough Maine.  She is co-CEO and President of Dale Carnegie Maine.
Rob Edgerley is a sales professional and team leader of Maine Life Real Estate, a Dale Carnegie Trainer, and co-CEO of Dale Carnegie Maine.
Together they have been self -employed and running multiple business for over 20 years.

Employment Law and Elections

Saturday, October 31, 2020 @10am

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Guest:

Elizabeth Johnston, Associate
Verrill

Employment Law and Elections – 

Liz applies her passion for problem-solving and her strong background in legal research to assist clients in navigating the ever-changing employment law landscape.

A regular contributor to Verrill’s Taking Care of HR Business blog, Liz handles a variety of employment matters including working with businesses of all sizes to ensure that their policies are in compliance with the latest legal updates and are working effectively for the organization in practice. Liz also advocates for clients facing claims before state and federal courts, the Maine Human Rights Commission, and the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board.

During law school, Liz served as a Bernstein Fellow at the Maine District Court and a judicial extern to the Honorable Kermit Lipez of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. After law school, Liz clerked for the Honorable Andrew M. Mead of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, where she gained invaluable insight into the litigation process from a judicial perspective.

Liz lives in South Portland with her husband. When she’s not at the office, Liz enjoys experimenting with new recipes, running, and exploring Maine’s hiking trails and beaches.

Services/Industries

Education

  • University of Maine School of Law  (J.D.summa cum laude)
    • Technical Editor, Maine Law Review
    • Teaching Assistant, Legal Writing Department
    • Faculty Significant Achievement Award
    • Pro Bono Publico Award
  • University of Maine  (B.A.summa cum laude)
    • With Highest Honors

Public Service

  • Board of the Maine State Bar Association New Lawyers’ Section, Officer

Bar Admissions

  • Maine

Memberships

  • Maine Trial Lawyers Association
  • Maine State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

Clerkships

  • Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Court and Other Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
 

Tips on Managing a Remote Workforce

Saturday, October 24, 2020 @10am

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Guest:

James P. Reidy
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Sheehan Phinney

Jim practices in the areas of management side labor and employment law with an emphasis on assisting employers in effectively avoiding, or defending against, employment disputes. He represents organizations ranging from multi-national corporations, to closely-held, family-owned businesses, to not-for- profit entities and public sector employers. Since joining the firm in 1989, Jim has expanded an already well-established employment law practice group. This group is now recognized as one of the best labor and employment practices in Northern New England.

Jim has extensive experience handling matters before the New Hampshire Department of Labor, the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor as well as other state and federal agencies.

He regularly writes articles and presents seminars on a wide range of employment law topics. He is frequently asked by the media, business groups and human resources