Spokeswomen Spring 2025

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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 […]

Food Biz Bootcamp

CEI Women's Business Center - Portland 2 Portland Fish Pier Suite 201, Portland, ME, United States

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start a restaurant, food truck, catering service, or cloud kitchen but unsure where to begin? Do language barriers make it difficult to understand […]

CEI Business Services Info Session – Millinocket

Millinocket Memorial Library 5 Maine Ave, Millinocket, ME, United States

Interested in learning about the no-cost, confidential resources available to help you start and/or grow your business in Maine? Attend this information session with business advisor Ruth Feldman to hear about how you can access CEI’s resources and the Women’s Business Center (WBC). The focus of the presentation will be on how to best take advantage of opportunities […]

Creating a Business Plan: A Hands-On Session for Artists, Makers, and Creative Entrepreneurs – Millinocket

Millinocket Memorial Library 5 Maine Ave, Millinocket, ME, United States

Business planning can feel at odds with your passion and desire for creating works of art. But it doesn’t have to! In fact, it can support and sustain it. In this 2-hour hands-on session, we'll approach business planning through a creative and intuitive lens to design a viable and sustainable business plan. Whether you are […]

May Biz Fit: Ode to Mom

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In entrepreneurship, the traits, skills, and knowledge we inherit from the significant women in our lives often shape who we are and how we succeed in business. These influences may be seen in the confidence to lead, the resilience to overcome challenges, or the wisdom that guides our decision making as business owners. Join this […]

May 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! We meet on the first Tuesday each month for 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 […]

Creating a Business Plan: A Hands-On Session for Artists, Makers, and Creative Entrepreneurs – Monson

Monson Arts 47 Tenney Hill Road, Monson, ME, United States

Business planning can feel at odds with your passion and desire for creating works of art. But it doesn’t have to! In fact, it can support and sustain it. In this 2-hour hands-on session, we'll approach business planning through a creative and intuitive lens to design a viable and sustainable business plan. Whether you are […]

CEI Business Services Info Session – Monson

Monson Arts 47 Tenney Hill Road, Monson, ME, United States

Interested in learning about the no-cost, confidential resources available to help you start and/or grow your business in Maine? Attend this information session with business advisor Ruth Feldman to hear about how you can access CEI’s resources and the Women’s Business Center (WBC). The focus of the presentation will be on how to best take advantage of opportunities […]

When to Hold ‘Em, Fold ‘Em

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Feeling pressure from the strain of rising costs, supply chain challenges, or shifting economic conditions? Having the right strategies can help you stay ahead. Join Director of Business Advising, Raynor Large, […]