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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
Scaling your business means increasing revenue while also increasing efficiency. What does your business need to scale? More employees? Increased efficiency through new systems or equipment? Or more robust or […]
