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

This nine-week peer-group program provides technical guidance to 10-12 aspiring entrepreneurs who are in the pre-start or early stages of their business journey. It is designed especially for those facing challenges due to limited financial resources, unfamiliarity with Maine’s business regulations, or language and cultural barriers. Each 2.5-hour session will be facilitated by Grace Mo-Phillips, Business […]

April Tuesday Toast Talks: Retirement for the Self-Employed

We Gather 284 Main St Ste 300, Wilton, ME, United States

Celebrate the tail-end of Women's History Month with WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! Whether you're a new, existing, or aspiring business owner, this informal meeting is the perfect opportunity to connect and share insights. We'll be joined by Diane Sturgeon, […]

Women Who Lead: Building Confidence as an Employer

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Being a good leader is not just good business - it's the key to success. One of the most important predictors of staff retention and performance is the effectiveness of the boss. Chances are, no one taught you how to be an effective leader...Don't panic! Like everything else with business, leadership is a skill you […]

[FULL] Self-Worth Club: A Skills-Building Discussion Group For Female Business Owners

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Even in the best of times, running a business is an act of vulnerability. From the financial unknowns, to the fear of failure, being a business owner is ripe for feelings of insecurity of every kind. The pandemic has been a source of tremendous stress, increasing the sense of self-doubt for many business owners. Working […]

April Biz Fit: Is your business ready to Seed, Sprout, or Blossom?

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No matter what stage of business you’re in, there are always seeds of new ideas emerging, the initial stages of success, unexpected challenges, and the joy of growth - whether incremental or rapid. Join this early spring session to share how our businesses evolve and grow: How do you experience each stage? Which stage are […]

Automate IT Spring 2025

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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 “do this thing better and faster than me”? As a small business owner, you most likely think about this a lot but may not know […]

Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification 101

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In this 1-hour workshop, Marissa Henkel, Procurement Counselor at Maine APEX will present on the Women Owned Small Business Certification. Join this session to learn: What are the benefits of being a certified WOSB? Who is eligible? How do I apply for the certification? There will be time for Q+A, come with questions! REGISTER TODAY!! Funded in […]

Mobile Food Business 101

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Are you interested in starting a food truck business? A mobile catering service? This workshop is for you! In this one-hour interactive workshop with business advisors Ruth Feldman and Eric Treworgy we will address basic logistics including: licensing, parking, cold storage, menu considerations, food trends, and other essential pieces to consider before you launch your mobile food business. REGISTER […]

Mobile Food Business: No Truck? No Problem!

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Interested in starting a food business but don’t have a truck or trailer? This workshop is for you! In this one-hour interactive workshop Business advisors Ruth Feldman and Eric Treworgy will address basic logistics of food business start-up with no permanent serving facility. Without an actual truck, what can you do with your mobile food business this season? We’ll […]