SBA Export Week Day 1: Unlocking Opportunities: Gateway to Global Markets

US Custom House 312 Fore St, Portland, ME, United States

Kick off the 3rd Annual SBA Maine Export Week as we gather in-person at the Custom House in Portland. Connect with fellow exporters from Maine in forging valuable relationships and sharing insights on navigating the global marketplace. Engage with a panel of seasoned exporters as they share their inspiring stories of selling abroad and divulge […]

Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

Wears and Wares - Farmington 413 Wilton Road, Farmington, ME, United States

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 […]

SBA Export Week Day 2: Navigating International Transactions: Tools to Mitigate Financial Risks

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SBA export finance programs and ExIm Bank’s export insurance programs exist to empower exporters in effectively managing and mitigating export transaction risks, thereby amplifying the success and profitability of their international trade ventures. Join this Zoom workshop to gain insights into these programs as representatives from SBA, ExIm Bank, and local banks come together to […]

Child Care Business Lab: Explore

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In the Child Care Business Lab: Explore program, we will help you figure out if owning a child care business is right for you. Between the documents to fill out and decisions to make, you might feel overwhelmed and have lots of questions. By participating in Explore, a program that is group-based with quite a […]

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SBA Export Week Day 4: Expand Your Horizons: A Primer on Exporting for Small Business

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The Maine Small Business Development Center and CEI Women's Business Center business advisors will walk through various tools to help small businesses identify target markets and strategies to start exporting products. Join this session to gain hands-on tips on the initial steps to embark on international trade as a small business! REGISTER TODAY!

Child Care Business Lab: Explore Finding a Facility Location

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Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren't sure where to start? The Child Care Business Lab can help you identify properties with potential, build confidence to reach out to community partners, and create an action plan outlining your next steps. Click here to join the Zoom meeting on May 10th […]

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Setting Up Your Google Business Profile

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A Google Business Profile is an effective way to reach local audiences for your products and services. In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will discuss the big picture […]

Google Analytics: Refining & Maintaining SEO

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Google is the largest search engine in the world. In using and reviewing Google Analytics, you can gain insight into how traffic is getting directed to your website and how […]