Virtual Eggs & Issues: Goodwill Northern New England

Virtual Eggs & Issues: Goodwill Northern New England - More Than A Store

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST

Online - Virtual webinar

Virtual Eggs & Issues: Goodwill Northern New England - More Than A Store

Join the Portland Community Chamber and Richard J. Cantz, Jr., President & CEO of Goodwill Northern New England, to learn more about the mission and vision of Goodwill, and why they are more than a store.

Topics to be discussed:

How things have changed over the last year, and how Goodwill has responded
How Goodwill's workforce programs - including GOOD CLEAN - and healthcare programs serve the people who need them most
The future vision of Goodwill, its employee-first culture, and partnerships

Bring your own eggs & coffee and enjoy a morning with the Chamber - ONLINE!

A replay will be made available.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the virtual format, we will be starting at 8:00 AM.

*While the Chamber will continue to provide virtual events FREE of charge, we are offering attendees the opportunity to make voluntary contributions for our Signature Events during registration
These donations will help provide the Chamber with the resources needed to best support our members and community as we all continue to navigate these challenging times.

Richard J. Cantz, Jr. - President and CEO, Goodwill Northern New England

Rich was named President and CEO of Goodwill Northern New England in July 2018. A nonprofit social enterprise for over 100 years, Goodwill at its core reflects social, economic, and environmental sustainability, with a goal of moving 10,000 people in the region into stability.

Rich joined Goodwill in 2003 as the Director of The Goodwill Fund. Over the years, he has held various positions of increasing scope in the areas of advancement, program development, and public policy including Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, and Public Policy.

Before joining Goodwill, Rich served as Vice President, Resource Development at the United Way of Greater Portland. Prior to that, he spent five years at The Opportunity Alliance (formerly Youth Alternatives) providing case management services for youth in the Maine foster care system, as well as homeless youth.

Rich received his bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology from Springfield College, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1993, and is also a graduate of Leadership Maine (Upsilon).

Through the years, Rich has served as a board member of multiple organizations including Woodfords Family Services, Mission Possible Teen Center, Guitar Doors, and the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center.

Learn more about Goodwill Northern New England HERE,