The idea of wanting to do well in business, while doing good in the world, is on many entrepreneurs’ minds. In our Fall ‘23 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 […]
This will be held as a live webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on May 23, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. The course will cover tenant issues including: applications, screening and reference checks, fair housing, leases vs. tenancies at will, security deposits, eviction procedures; and building issues including: property maintenance […]
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the Homebuyer Education class in a one day live webinar on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 from 8AM – 5PM. Registrants will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before class. Thinking about buying a home? […]
What do the new Maine Child Care market rates mean for you and your private pay families? Join the Child Care Business Lab team for a group support session on how to help your business navigate this transition. Together participants will work to brainstorm helpful tips and will walk away with ideas for their next […]
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 […]
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 the summer. We are hard at work planning more workshops but you’ll see a lot less on the schedule for June, July, and August. Stay […]
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: 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 by 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 Maine’s 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 […]
