Tuesday

“Maine’s Agricultural Revolution and Its Impact on Real Estate Development,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., breakfast program presented by Maine Real Estate & Development Association, Green Thumb Farms and Backyard Farms. Held at Pineland Farms, Route 231, New Gloucester. To register and for more information, visit www.mereda.org.

“The Red Cross Ready Rating Program,” 2 to 3 p.m., free webinar presented by Tom Heneghan, manager of preparedness, American Red Cross. A question and answer session will follow. Space is limited. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/620769072. The Small Business Administration and Agility offer business continuity strategies through its website: www.preparemybusiness.org.

Wednesday

“Innovating for Positive Impact in Maine Prisons and Communities,” 7 to 9 a.m., an Institute for Civic Leadership Action Breakfast series with Joseph Ponte and Rachel Talbot Ross at the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress St., Portland. The program is open to the public and tickets are $25 per person, or $20 for ICL alumni. Register at http://iclleadershipbreakfast10-17-12.eventbrite.com. For details, go to http://civicleadership.org/programs-services/breakfast-series; or call 773-3254.

“Understanding the Science Behind Northern Shrimp Management,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission workshop covering the stock assessment process and plans for the upcoming assessment scheduled for 2013. The session will be held at Gulf of Maine Research Institute, TD Bank boardroom, 350 Commercial St., Portland. All interested parties are welcome and a draft agenda is available at www.asmfc.org under Meetings. For more information, contact Mike Waine, fishery management plan coordinator, at mwaine@asmfc.org or call (703) 842-0740.

“Creating a Culture of Innovation in Your Company,” 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development Lunch and Learn program with Catherine Renault, principal of Innovation Policyworks, LLC. Held at University of Southern Maine, 133 Wishcamper Center, 34 Bedford St., Portland. The program will be held simultaneously in Orono. To register or for more information, contact Laurie Johnson at ljohnson@mced.biz or call 774-8111.

“Some of Maine’s Most Successful Technology-Based Companies,” 5 to 7:30 p.m., Maine Technology Institute’s annual showcase with 40 featured companies. Held at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston. There is no charge but registration is required. Contact Patti Sutter at 588-1019, psutter@mainetechnology.org or at www.mainetechnology.org.

Thursday

“The Status and Future Prospects for Fuel Cell Technology and Its Applications for Maine Business,” 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., video conference with representatives from eight firms that are developing fuel cell and hydrogen energy systems. The program features four sessions of one hour each. It is not necessary to attend all presentations. There is no charge but registration is requested. Presentations will take place at University of Maine locations in Portland, Lewiston, Orono and Presque Isle. For details, go to www.hydrogenenergycenter.org or call 233-1273.

“Finding the I in Team: Leadership Lessons From the World’s Toughest Marathons,” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Maine Chapter of the Project Management Institute presentation with Anthony Reed, athlete, author and motivator. Held at the Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Nonmembers are welcome at 6 p.m. For a full description, directions and registration, go to www.pmimaine.org/Public01/ showMeetingDesc.php?m=123.

“Basics of Buying and Selling a Business,” 6 to 9 p.m., at SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Portland. The fee is $35 with online registration. For details or to register, go to www.scoremaine.com or call 772-1147 weekday mornings.

Friday

“Complex Systems Change and Appreciative Inquiry,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., presented by Association for Consulting Expertise, with Bernard Mohr of Innovation Partners International. A round-table consultant discussion on mentoring for success will follow the program. Non-members and guests welcome. The cost is $22 for members and $28 for non-members, with breakfast included. The program is held at the Portland Country Club, Falmouth. Registration is required by visiting www.consultexpertise.com or calling 839-6535.

Maine Lobster Promotion Council, noon to 4 p.m., board meeting at the Natural Resource Service Center, conference room 106, 6 Beech St., Hallowell. For more information, call 541-9310.

Coming up

GrowSmart Maine Summit 2012, starting at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 23, with a reception at 4:30 p.m., Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution is the keynote speaker and several breakout sessions will cover a variety of topics. The event is held at the Augusta Civic Center. For more information and registration, go to growsmartmaine.org/summit

Planning Day, beginning at 8:20 a.m. Oct. 31, Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments 25th annual program with workshops, speakers and presentations at Hilton Garden Inn, Great Falls Plaza, Auburn. Registration is requested by Oct. 24 and the fee ranges from $35 to $60. For more information and registration, visit www.avcog.org.