Supporting Female Entrepreneurs Across Maine
The CEI Women’s Business Center is a home for women who want to start or grow their own business in Maine.
We work to understand the challenges that disproportionately affect female entrepreneurs and provide resources to help address those challenges.
Our team will help you build and hone your business skills and confidence from developing your business idea, to accessing capital, making strong management decisions based on a deep understanding of your financials, and more.
We offer courses, cohorts, workshops, and events which encourage peer-to-peer learning and community building, as well as 1:1 business advising support.
No-cost interpretation services are available upon request.
CEI Women’s Business Center Programs
Workshops & Events
Online workshops with actionable information on business topics and in-person events to help you connect with fellow small business owners.
Courses & Peer Learning
Multi-session courses/peer groups that focus specific topics like public speaking, starting a new business, scaling your business
One-on-One Advising
Free, confidential business advising on a variety of topics, including: accessing capital, marketing, human resources and financial management
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CEI Women’s Business Centers Locations
Franklin, Androscoggin, Oxford, Sagadahoc
Cumberland, York
Piscataquis, Kennebec, Waldo, Washington, Lincoln, Knox, Hancock, Somerset, Aroostook, Penobscot
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.
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