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 […]
Norway Savings Bank
1200 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What are my federal tax obligations as a self-employed person? How can I estimate my taxes? What deadlines do I need to adhere to? Understand your federal taxes as a […]
Spokeswomen: a facilitated peer group designed to help female entrepreneurs become more persuasive and effective communicators for a wide range of situations. How does it work? Through this highly interactive 8-week […]
Join the CEI Women's Business Center and fellow BIPOC Women's Business cohort program alumnae for a get-together! We hope you'll join us on Friday, February 28th for this informal networking […]
CEI Women's Business Center - Portland
2 Portland Fish Pier Suite 201, Portland, ME, United States
This 9-week cohort provides technical guidance to 10-12 women of color who are either at the pre-start or very early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Each in-person session will be […]
A key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification? What are the benefits to a small business […]
Happy Holidays! CEI’s offices will be closed from December 25th to January 1st, reopening Thursday, January 2nd. We look forward to working with you in the new year!