CEI Women's Business Center - Portland
2 Portland Fish Pier Suite 201, Portland, ME, United States
This 9-week cohort provides technical guidance to 10-12 women of color who are either at the pre-start or very early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Each in-person session will be […]
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 […]
Many female business owners find that they are repeatedly asked to do unpaid work, work that is not within their skill set, or work that leaves them tired and at risk of burnout. However, running a business is not inherently draining -- especially when you have the tools to set healthy boundaries. In this 6-week […]
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-based businesses and form a network that supports the participation of women […]
Is the idea of preparing a business plan overwhelming? Do you feel more passionate about your product or service than you do about “planning” for it? Are you interested in how to bring more mindfulness into your life, INCLUDING your business? Whether you’ve been in business for years, or imagining starting your own business, a […]
Spokeswomen: a facilitated peer group designed to help female entrepreneurs become more persuasive and effective communicators for a wide range of situations. How does it work? Through this highly interactive 8-week online program, participants will gain clarity and develop their own personal style of speaking about their business. Each session is an opportunity to practice storytelling […]
In this 6 week workshop, Brand Strategist Mallika Malhotra, will help you compose the key brand statements your business needs to stand out and thrive. Get ready to tackle your brand Mission, Vision, Positioning statements and more! While we all know branding is important, getting the ball rolling can be difficult. As you begin to work […]
Join us for a virtual reunion with fellow alumnae from the Self-Worth Club and Boundaries for a Thriving Business programs. We hope you'll join us on Tuesday, March 19th for […]
Even in the best of times, running a business is an act of vulnerability. From the financial unknowns, to the fear of failure, being a business owner is ripe for feelings of insecurity of every kind. The pandemic has been a source of tremendous stress, increasing the sense of self-doubt for many business owners. Working […]
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 […]