Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! We meet on the first Tuesday each month […]
How to lose the business clutter using the "Kon Mari" Method. "In the end the real goal is to discover what brings your joy in your work so that you […]
In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will do a deep dive into quality social media content creation. We will discuss tips for capturing and creating quality photos […]
The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a peer group for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a facilitated peer group that provides a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn […]
Join us for the second stage of peer group workshops with FocusME 2.0! FocusME 2.0 is designed for women who have participated in FocusME previously, and will provide the opportunity for participants to dive deeper into topics including marketing, access to capital, hiring, and more. We look forward to having FocusME alumnae meet and form […]
Join us for an information session covering Maine’s new mandatory retirement savings program, MERIT. Our session will be specifically tailored to small businesses trying to navigate these new state laws. For […]
Building relationships and connections in professional settings can open doors to business opportunities. In this 4-week in-person cohort, participants master the skills of Intentional Networking, which cultivates professional growth and boosts self-confidence. Led by Flo Edwards, participants will learn and practice interpersonal, communication, and strategic selling skills. Topics include: ● Developing a brand that defines […]
Tech for everyone should be made by everyone. Female entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges in starting and growing businesses and these challenges are amplified in the technology sector. That’s why we created Propeller. Our goal is to help creative, problem-solving women develop tech-enabled businesses and form a network that supports the participation of women […]
Do you spend time thinking about how there “has to be an easier way”, there “has to be a more effective way”, or there has to be something that can “do this thing better and faster than me”? As a small business owner, you most likely think about this a lot but may not know […]
What is your business WHY? Does the idea of preparing a business plan feel overwhelming? Do you feel more excited about your product or service than the business side of things? Are you interested in bringing more mindfulness into your life, including your business? Whether you've been in business for years or are planning to launch, a mindful, […]
If your business employs at least one person in Maine, or if you have a workforce of 15 or more employees in the state, you will be subject to specific […]
Starting a new business can be overwhelming due to the sheer number of decisions required. The adage “You don’t know what you don’t know” can lead to hasty choices or […]
