COVID-19 Response 

The IFOB staff and Board are monitoring the national, state and local recommendations from the CDC and others who are managing the coronavirus situation.  

Given the latest news, we will be moving our awards gala featuring Fred Forsley, Founder of Shipyard Brewing Company from September 21 to October 6, 2021.  We will reopen nominations and applications in 2021.

We've created a page on our website where we include the latest resources from our members and other important sources to help navigate during this time (click here to see our latest resources page). 

We want to extend our thoughts and best wishes to our IFOB community who are facing challenges and encourage those who can, to recognize those hard-working family-owned businesses who are all dealing with an ever-changing world.

To bring some light at a time of need we've backed up the Portland Chamber in their new campaign "Pay It Forward Maine". Learn more about this initiative to help small businesses and rally as a community by clicking here or the logo below.

Thanks and a warm distant hug from your IFOB family!