The event is being planned by the Lincoln County Economic Development Office in partnership with Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) and the Chambers of Commerce for the Damariscotta, Boothbay Harbor, and Bath/Brunswick regions.

The Showcase will highlight the business opportunities available right in your community, announced Paul Harrison, director of the Lincoln County Economic Development office, located in Wiscasset.

The theme of the showcase is Growth in Maine in the 21st Century.

The venue is designed to connect businesses with customers, suppliers, service providers, and resources that can assist the growth and dynamic development of your enterprise.

There will be space for about 60 exhibitors at the event, which will be held at the Central Lincoln County YMCA from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This is a unique opportunity for businesses to access your existing and expanding customer base, network with your peers and competitors, learn how to access those resources essential for your companys growth and to sell your company to qualified prospects seeking career opportunities, Harrison wrote in a letter of invitation to business owners.

The $125 exhibitor fee covers conference registration for an exhibit and display area, admission to all four workshops and seminars, refreshments, and attendance to an informal reception at the end of the day.

Highlights of the day include: job fair career development seminar networking reception workshops Sponsors

Among the sponsors of what organizers hope will be an annual event are: Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Acro Global marketing Camden National Bank Edward Jones Investment First Federal Savings Gardiner Savings Roy Farmer Associates St. Andrews Hospital Technology Systems, Inc. Filter Fresh Bath Iron Works Maine Yankee Finance Authority of Maine Sheepscot Machine Lincoln County News W-BACH, Maines Classical Network Robert D. Sisco & Associates Workshops

The following workshops have been planned: Securing Financing For Your Business Locate and Pay for Employee Training Resources Hiring and Keeping Good Employees Career Development Seminar Using Technology For Your Business Marketing Your Business

For more information, contact Harrison or Tyrell Russell at the Lincoln County Economic Development Office, PO Box 268, Wiscasset, ME 04578 (207-882-7552, extension 167; or fax, 207-882-7308.

Checks should be made payable to Coastal Enterprises, Inc.

More information on the Lincoln County Development Office is available on the organizations Website, www.lincolncountymaine.org.