Today

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

Wednesday

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

Business Expo, 2 to 7 p.m., Samoset Resort, Rockport. Business showcase of products and services, presented by Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. 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., Events on Broadway, 729 Broadway, South Portland. Free. For ages 21 and over with silent auction to benefit the Center for Grieving Children.

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

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., Cumberland Club, Portland. Presented by the Institute for Family-Owned Business. 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., Ri Ra 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., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay. Featured is economist Charles Colgan. The meeting is free and open to the public. For planning purposes, register by emailing events@lcrpc.org or call 882-5152.

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

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

Friday

“The UMO Statewide Innovation Engineering Program,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Road, Falmouth. With guest Catherine Renault of Innovation Policy Works. Discussion follows. Sponsored by the Association for Consulting Expertise. Nonmembers and guests are welcome. The cost is $22 for members and $28 for nonmembers. Registration is required 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 upcoming 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.