{"id":2337,"date":"2026-08-29T15:37:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T15:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/?p=2337"},"modified":"2026-09-03T15:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:45:33","slug":"2026-mainebiz-small-business-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/?p=2337","title":{"rendered":"2026 Mainebiz Small Business Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a9ba73b65993&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a9ba73b65993\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bigelow-laboratory-mainebiz-panel-deborah-bronk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bigelow-laboratory-mainebiz-panel-deborah-bronk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bigelow-laboratory-mainebiz-panel-deborah-bronk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bigelow-laboratory-mainebiz-panel-deborah-bronk-767x511.jpg 767w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bigelow-laboratory-mainebiz-panel-deborah-bronk-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bigelow-laboratory-mainebiz-panel-deborah-bronk-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/currents.bigelow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bigelow-laboratory-mainebiz-panel-deborah-bronk.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On August 5, <strong>Bigelow Laboratory<\/strong> President and CEO <strong>Deborah Bronk<\/strong> (<em>pictured second from right<\/em>) participated as a panelist for the <strong>2026 Mainebiz Small Business Forum<\/strong>. The event, Leading Through Chaos, was hosted in Freeport, Maine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It addressed the economic uncertainty, workforce shifts, and evolving customer expectations that continue to reshape the marketplace. The forum included a panel of seasoned business leaders, including Deb, as well as entrepreneurs who shared stories and strategies for leading through the ever-evolving business landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While every business faces uncertainty differently, one theme rang true throughout the discussion: resilient leaders embrace change, adapt with purpose, and continue moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for taking part, Deb!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photo: Memorymaker Photography and Mainebiz.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On August 5, Bigelow Laboratory President and CEO Deborah Bronk (pictured second from right) participated as a panelist for the 2026 Mainebiz Small Business Forum. The event, Leading Through Chaos, was hosted in Freeport, Maine. 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