Business news

Business dinner

BANGOR – The National Association of Women Business Owners invites professionals to its annual dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at the Sea Dog. Marianne Sensale-Guerin will present the keynote address. The event is open to men and women and costs $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Seating is limited and reservations are requested immediately. For information or reservations, call 862-2952.

The Small Business Administration named Guerin National Small Business Person of the Year based on the success of her Gorham-based firm, which specializes in removal and replacement of fuel storage tanks.

Her keynote address will offer entrepreneurs and business leaders tips about how to keep a business strong and growing.

To learn more about the NAWBO, visit www.nawbo.org or the chapter’s Web site at www.NAWBOBangor.com.

Family-friendly business

BANGOR – Penquis Community Action Program is seeking nominations of businesses in Penobscot, Piscataquis and Knox counties that support employees in balancing the needs of both work and family. The winning business will be recognized at the annual Economic Prosperity for Everyone Conference June 13 with the Penquis CAP Family-Friendly Employer Award.

A family-friendly employer is one who has successfully helped its staff manage family and personal commitments alongside workplace responsibilities. Work-life harmony is achieved when both career goals and family commitments are fulfilled.

To nominate a family-friendly business, complete the Family Friendly Business Survey online at www.penquiscap.org, or contact Maria Staples at 973-3586 to have one mailed. Surveys must be received by April 15.