HospitalityMaine 2025 Summit

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HospitalityMaine’s 2025 Summit returns to the beautiful Samoset Resort for two days of connection, conversation, and inspiration.
This is where Maine’s hospitality professionals — from chefs and GM's to innkeepers and tourism leaders — come together to talk shop, share solutions, and shape what’s next.
With standout speakers, hands-on workshops, and the kind of networking that only happens face-to-face, it’s the one event that speaks directly to our industry.
Why Attend Summit 2025?
🌟 Engage with Industry Leaders
Learn from Maine’s top hospitality experts in sessions covering a range of critical topics:
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Leadership & Company Culture
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Data-Driven Decision Making
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Digital Marketing Trends & Best Practices
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Sustainability & Profitability
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Government Affairs & Industry Advocacy
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Inspiration from Hospitality Leaders
🔄 Concurrent Sessions
Choose the sessions that align with your goals — whether it’s leadership, marketing, operations, or guest service. Find the track that supports your next step.
🤝 Our Annual Industry Tradeshow
Connect with hospitality professionals, network with peers, and celebrate the best of Maine’s hospitality industry during an evening of awards and festivities.
💡 Gain Fresh Perspectives
Immerse yourself in forward-thinking sessions designed to tackle today’s most pressing issues in hospitality: Leave with actionable ideas and new processes to enhance your day to day business. Learn, Explore, Discover and Master.
🎉 Celebrate and Enjoy
Celebrate the best in Maine’s hospitality industry with us! Enjoy an evening of awards, networking, and festivities as we honor outstanding achievements and industry leaders.
Don't Miss Out! Regroup after a busy Maine summer, unwind with friends new and old, and leave inspired to take your hospitality business to new heights.

Agenda
| November 17 | |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Registration
Schooner |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Welcome Lunch
Knox |
| 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM |
Welcome
Knox Becky Jacobson, Executive Director, HospitalityMaine |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Opening Keynote
Knox Fred Forsley, Shipyard Brewing Co., Sea Dog Restaurants, Federal Jack’s |
| 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Break |
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM |
1A. Stop Guessing, Start Knowing: Using Data to Guide Your Marketing
Knox John Paglio, flyte new media |
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM |
1B. Guest Service Excellence: Best Practices from the Front Line
Bay Point Panelists - Steve DiMillo Sr., DiMillo’s On the Water, Connie Russell, Samoset Resort |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM |
2A. Company Culture: Creating Happy Employees
Knox Panelists - Leah Chamberlin, Horch Roofing & Colby Marvin Bracy, Nonantum Resort |
| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM |
2B. Digital Marketing: Best Practices
Bay Point Nancy Marshall, Marshall Communications |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
3A. 2025 Government Affairs Wrap Up
Knox Nate Cloutier, HospitalityMaine |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
3B. Restaurant Operator Hot Seat
Bay Point Roger Beaudoin, Restaurant Rockstars |
| 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Industry Tradeshow
State of Maine Hall |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
Reception
State of Maine Hall |
| 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM | Awards Dinner |
| 9:00 PM |
After Party
La Bella Vista |
| November 18 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Breakfast
Knox |
| 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration for Day 2 Only Attendees
Schooner |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
State of the Association & Annual Meeting
Knox Becky Jacobson, Executive Director, HospitalityMaine & Scott Vogel, The Front Porch, Crew Ogunquit, Coastal Alchemist, The Trident Inn |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Break |
| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM |
4A. Hot Topics in Digital Marketing
Knox Brandon Hussey, Fathom Companies & Greer Pearce, Words From The Woods |
| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM |
4B. Sustainability and Profitability: Small Steps That Matter
Bay Point Panelist - Rauni Kew, Inn by the Sea & Steve Mills, Maine Beer Company & Peter Cooke, University of Southern Maine |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM |
Closing Keynote
Knox Mike Lannen, Eternity Marketing |
| 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM |
What to keep an eye on for 2026 – Government Affairs Edition
Knox Nate Cloutier, HospitalityMaine & Curtis Picard, PCD Collective |
| 12:30 PM - 12:30 PM |
Closing Remarks
Knox Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Summit! Becky Jacobson, Executive Director, HospitalityMaine |
| Price | |
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Full Summit Attendee
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$289.00 |
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Day One with Lunch and Dinner
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$240.00 |
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Day One with Lunch and No Dinner
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$145.00 |
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Summit Awards Dinner
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$105.00 |
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Summit Trade Show Exhibitor
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$600.00 |
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Summit Day 2 Attendee
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$65.00 |
Product Add-ons
| Add-ons | Price |
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| Summit - Contributing Sponsor View Product | $500.00 |
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