Join the CEI Womenās Business Center and fellow Propeller alumnae for a get-together. Youāll have an opportunity to practice your pitch, network with other alumnae, and learn about upcoming opportunities. We hope youāll join us on Tuesday, May 21st for our Propeller Pop-Up! Whoās Invited?Ā Anyone who has completed Propeller I, II, or III. Location:Ā Zoom How […]
The idea of wanting to do well in business, while doing good in the world, is on many entrepreneursā minds. In our Fall ā23 event, we hosted a wise panel of fellow women business owners who shared their inspiring journeys of thriving in business while making a positive difference in the world. In our upcoming […]
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: ā Developing a brand that defines […]
The CEI WBC is on our Summer Schedule! We are still open and actively engaging with female entrepreneurs across our state but our programming schedule looks a lot different for […]
Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! Join us on the first Tuesday for a great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. Location:Ā Wears and […]
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, June 4th for this 1.5-hour informal get-together facilitated byĀ Hannah Curtis! What to Expect: Reflect on your journey with self-worth and boundaries in your business. Collaborate on actionable steps […]
Join Cameron Monaghan, Associate Program Developer, for an information session on Maineās new mandatory retirement savings program, MERIT: Maine Retirement Investment Trust. Tailored specifically for small businesses, this session aims to guide you through navigating this new state law. Businesses with 5 or more employees must register by the end of June, so now is […]
Do you want to own your own business? Are you helping to transition a family-owned business? We need Small Businesses in our communities. The retention of successful and established small businesses is critical to healthy rural communities. They provide employment and circulate three times more money back into local communities than absentee-owned businesses and corporate […]
A key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is theĀ Womenās Business Enterprise National CouncilĀ (WBENC) Certification? What are the benefits to a small business […]
In this 1-hour workshop, Tabin Tangila Mesu Kamba,Ā CEI Workforce SolutionsĀ Program Developer, will share information on Maine's newĀ Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Come learn how you can get ready for this […]
