A little help getting started
Frequently asked questions
How events, profiles, chapters and advertising work on Maine Networking Events.
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Finding and attending events
What does it cost?
Free to join. Free to post. Free to RSVP. You only pay if you sell tickets or want extras like ads and QR scanning. See our pricing page for ticketing plans and fees. Event admission is set by the organizer.
I’m not a member of any chapter. Can I still use this?
Yes. You can browse events, create a free profile and find chapters to visit without belonging to a chamber or referral chapter. Check each event’s guest policy before attending.
Is Maine Networking Events free to use?
Yes. Joining, building a profile, RSVPing and posting events are all free. Paid ticketing has fees on paid sales and requires an enabled organizer setup. Advertising and QR scanning are optional paid extras. Individual events may charge admission, which is set by the organizer.
Do I register here or with the organizer?
Use the registration button on the event page to RSVP here or book through the organizer’s chosen service. Use the checkout offered for that event; availability depends on its payment setup.
Can I just show up?
Check the event’s guest policy first. Some welcome visitors, some require approval and others are members only. If the details are unclear, check with the organizer before visiting.
What happens when an event is full?
Join the waitlist when it’s offered. When a place opens, you’ll receive an offer with a deadline to accept. Your account keeps your registration status handy.
Will I get an email about changes?
Registration updates, waitlist offers and event changes help you stay in the loop. Your account and event page keep the latest details together. Choose newsletter and town alerts to hear more about what’s happening near you.
People and business profiles
Why should I create a profile?
Help people find you before and after an event, show the businesses you own or work for, and keep your RSVPs and waitlist spots together. You choose who sees your profile. You can also opt in to alerts for your towns.
Who can see my profile?
You choose private, members-only or public visibility. A private profile is visible to you. A members-only profile is available to signed-in verified members. Public profiles can be viewed without an account and may appear in search engines.
Can I list more than one business?
Yes. Add businesses you own or work for, with your role and location details for each. Your profile brings your current roles together in one place.
Why am I asked to confirm my business every 90 days?
Reconfirm your business roles every 90 days to keep your profile fresh and help other networkers make relevant introductions.
Organizations, chapters and events
How do I claim my organization’s listing?
Send us the listing link and tell us your role in the organization. We’ll confirm who manages it and help connect it to your account. Claiming a listing is free. Start on our claim page.
How does my meeting appear in weekly networking?
Add at least two upcoming meeting dates, seven days apart at the same Eastern start time. Keep those dates current so people can plan a visit.
Do I need an organizer account to create my profile?
No. Personal profiles and businesses are separate from organizer accounts. Create an organizer account when you need to host public events or work with a hosting team.
Does an event publish immediately?
Build your event as a private draft, then choose Publish event when you’re ready to welcome attendees. Update the details through your organizer tools as your plans take shape.
What does an open industry seat mean?
Some referral chapters limit membership by industry. The listing reports the chapter’s current seat information when available. Missing or expired information means availability is unknown, so ask the chapter directly.
How do organizations and chapters work?
Create a main organization with multiple chapters, each with its own members, meetings and events. It’s an easy way to bring your wider community together while giving each chapter a home of its own.
Can chapters host private events together?
Yes. A chapter can post private events for its members and invite other chapters to participate, while keeping the event private from the rest of the world. Manage the participating chapters and invitations through your chapter tools.
Advertising and the mobile app
Can I advertise my business?
Yes. Reach Maine business owners with rotating sponsor placements or feature an event. Send an inquiry to discuss placement, dates and pricing.
Is there an app to download?
The app is coming soon. Today, use the website on your phone to discover events, update your profile and find your event registrations.
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