Tuesday

Maine Technology Institute Office Day, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., first of ongoing monthly sessions held on the first Tuesday at Hall Internet Marketing, 30 Danforth St., Suite 207, Portland. For an appointment, call Jessica Watson at 588-1015. More information is available at www.mainetechnology.org.

AIA Maine, 4:30 p.m., annual meeting for members followed by a free lecture by Earle G. Shuttleworth Jr. at 5:30 p.m. and reception at 6:15 p.m., both open to the public. Event is at the Abromsom Center, University of Southern Maine, Portland. Reservations are required. Contact susan@aiamaine.org. 

Wednesday

“Things About Workers’ Compensation I Learned the Hard Way,” 9 to 10 a.m., free webinar with Fran Lefavour of Leddy HR. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/585204120.

“Video Collaboration in a BYOD World,” 9 a.m. to noon, Maine Telecommunications Users Group meeting at South Portland City Hall, 25 Cottage Road, South Portland. Free. Preregister at http://www.mtug.org.

“Top Ways to Market Your Business Online,” noon to 2:30 p.m., Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development lunch and learn program with Shannon Kinney, founder of Dream Local Digital. Held at Wishcamper Center, University of Southern Maine, Bedford Street, Portland. For registration and more information, visit www.mced.biz or call 774-8111.

Thursday

“Environmental Challenges Associated With Historic Redevelopment Projects,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., Maine Real Estate & Development Association breakfast seminar at the Portland Regency Hotel, 20 Milk St., Portland. Cost is $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers. For details and to register, go to www.mereda.org or call 874-0801.

Gorham Business Exchange, 5 to 7 p.m., annual holiday party at the Odd Fellows Hall, 34 School St., Gorham. Donations will be collected to help with heating assistance for Gorham residents. Visit www.gorhambusiness.org for more information.

Institute for Family-Owned Business, 5 to 7 p.m., Holiday Social at the Cumberland Club, 116 High St., Portland. Reservations are required by Tuesday at www.fambusiness.org, or call Gina Weathersby at 798-2667. 

This week

“Franchising: Selecting the Right One, Pitfalls to Avoid,” 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, $35 with online registration; and “Tax Workshop for Small Business Operators,” 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, $50 with online registration. Workshops are held at SCORE Offices, 100 Middle St., Portland. Register at www.scoremaine.com or call 772-1147 weekday mornings. 

Coming Up

“Gender Identity and the Law,” noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 11, Maine State Bar Association panel discussion including issues regarding transgender persons. Held at Governor Hill Mansion, 136 State St., Augusta. Cost is $25 and the registration deadline is Wednesday. Go to www.mainebar.org/ for details.