Monday

Drink ‘N Crit, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Portland Society of Architects’ project review session. Held at SPACE Gallery Annex, 538 Congress St., Portland. Admission is free for current PSA members and $3 for non-members, at the door. For details, go to www.portlandarchitects.org/events/drinkn-crit. 

Tuesday

“Biz Tech: Innovative Tools for Business” 5:30 to 8 p.m., a Midcoast Magnet Juice Box program at Samoset Resort, Rockport.

Wednesday

“Crowdfunding: New Alternatives for Financing,” noon to 2:30 p.m., Lunch and Learn program presented by Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development. Learn about Crowdfunding options and how they work. Held at University of Southern Maine, Wishcamper Center, Room 133, Portland. The cost is $15; free for USM students with an ID and for current MCED onsite or affiliate client companies. Register at workshops@mced.biz.

Business Expo, 2 to 7 p.m., business showcase of products and services, presented by Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce and held at Samoset Resort, Rockport. Free and open to the public.

Southern Maine Active Referral Team (S.M.A.R.T.) networking social, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Events on Broadway, 729 Broadway, South Portland. Free. For ages 21 and over with raffle and silent auction to benefit the Center for Grieving Children.

“Social Engineering: When Nice Can Be Naughty,” 6 to 8 p.m., Maine Information Security Professionals, a LinkedIn-based group, monthly meeting, open to those with an interest in IT security and held at InfoSecurus, second floor conference room, 1685 Congress St., Portland.

Thursday

Environmental and Energy Policy Forum, 7:15 to 9:30 a.m., with Patricia Aho, commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Kenneth Fletcher, director of the Governor’s Office of Energy Independence and Security. Held at Governor Hill Mansion, 136 State St. Augusta. Visit e2tech.org for more information and to register.

FamBiz After Hours, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., presented by Institute for Family-Owned Business and held at the Cumberland Club, Portland. The event is free for members and $50 for future members.

Maine Real Estate and Development Association Winter Networking Social, 5 to 7 p.m., at RiRa Irish Pub and Restaurant, 72 Commercial St., Portland. Tickets are limited. Call 874-0801 for availability. The cost is $50 for members and $65 for others.

Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission’s annual meeting, 5 to 7 p.m., at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay. Featured is economist Charles Colgan. The meeting is free and open to the public. For planning purposes, register at events@lcrpc.org or call 882-5152.

Cultural Tourism, 5 to 7 p.m., Business After Hours program presented by Mahoosuc Arts Council and held at Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy, 45 Church St., Bethel. For details, visit www.mahoosucarts.org or call 824-3575.

“Portland Jetport Terminal Expansion Project,” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., presented by the Maine Chapter of the Project Management Institute with Cuyler Feagles, assistant facilities manager at the Jetport. Held at Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Road, Falmouth. For more information, go to www.pmimaine.org. Non-members are welcome from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday

“The UMO Statewide Innovation Engineering Program,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., with guest, Dr. Catherine Renault of Innovation Policy Works. A discussion follows. The program is sponsored by the Association for Consulting Expertise and is held at Portland Country Club in Falmouth. Non-members and guests are welcome. The cost is $22 for members and $28 for non-members. Registration is required in advance by visiting www.consultexpertise.com, calling 839-6535, or emailing programs@consult expertise.com.

Other

New Ventures, 12-week business training program offered by Women, Work and Community and held at University College, 91 Camden St., Rockland. The course is free but space is limited and applications are due by Friday. For more information or to request an application, contact jenn.dobransky@maine.edu or call 596 2616.

Central Maine Community College in Auburn is offering several programs for business professionals that cover a variety of topics including leadership and team-building. Courses range from a few hours to several weeks. Contact the Corporate and Community Services Department at 755-5280 or 800-891-2002, Opt. 7, email training@cmcc.edu or visit www.cmcc.edu/training.