Hiring 101: Resources to Help Build Your Team

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Are you ready to hire an employee or expand your team? Join experts from the Bureau of Labor Standards for an overview of resources available to you as an employer. In this […]

Spokeswomen

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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 […]

Automate IT

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

Propeller Pop-Up

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Join the CEI Women’s Business Center and fellow Propeller alumnae for a get-together. You’ll have an opportunity to practice your pitch, network with other alumnae, and learn about upcoming opportunities. We hope you’ll join us on Tuesday, May 21st for our Propeller Pop-Up! Who’s Invited? Anyone who has completed Propeller I, II, or III. Location: Zoom How […]

Network Builder: A BIPOC Women’s Business Cohort

CEI Women's Business Center - Portland 2 Portland Fish Pier Suite 201, 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 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 […]

Summer Programming Schedule Update

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 […]