Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the Homebuyer Education class in 3 sessions, January 13, 14, and 15th from 6PM – 9PM. This class will be held as a live webinar, you will receive an invitation to join the webinar the day […]
Calling all licensed child care providers! Whether you have just opened your doors or you are already serving your community, attracting and retaining staff is central to your business. Join the Child Care Business Lab for a three-week program on Zoom where we will give you the tools you need to find, onboard, lead, and […]
In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will do a deep dive into quality social media content creation. We will discuss tips for capturing and creating quality photos and videos all on your own without expensive equipment or hiring a professional to do it for you. From the correct lighting, backgrounds and styling […]
Do you dream of starting your own child care business but aren't sure how you'll cover your start-up costs? Are you currently open and want to know more about how to expand the size of your current space? This session is for you! Join the Child Care Business Lab to learn how to understand your […]
This will be held as a live webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on December 5, 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 […]
In this empowering workshop, we’ll focus on marketing strategies that help your website stand out and connect with your ideal audience. Web Design and Marketing Expert, Mercedes Arnold will help you learn effective tools and techniques for promoting your site, from social media integration and email marketing to SEO and analytics. By the end, you’ll have a […]
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 MERIT businesses with 5 or more employees must be registered in 2025, so now is the best time to learn about this program. We will […]
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 supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn […]
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 for participants to dive deeper into topics including marketing, access to capital, hiring, and more. We look forward to having FocusME alumnae meet and form […]
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 January 21st […]
