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SUMMARY:Summer Programming Schedule Update
DESCRIPTION:The CEI WBC is on our Summer Schedule! \nWe are still open and actively engaging with female entrepreneurs across our state but our programming schedule looks a lot different for the summer. \nWe are hard at work planning more workshops but you’ll see a lot less on the schedule for June\, July\, and August. \nStay tuned for more workshops and events – we’ll post those as they get closer. \nIn the meantime\, you may be interested in checking out our Small Business Resources. \nSign up for our E-Newsletter to stay up to date on WBC events and stories. \nBe sure to follow us on Instagram and/or Facebook as well!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/summer-programming-schedule-update/
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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SUMMARY:Join the Maine Women's Business List - Sign Up Event
DESCRIPTION:The CEI Women’s Business Center has relaunched the Maine Women’s Business List\, a free\, public\, searchable directory specifically for women owned businesses across the state! \nThis initiative aims to enhance your customer visibility\, networking opportunities\, and promote collaboration among female entrepreneurs like yourself. \nWe invite you to join the Maine Women’s Business List today! Registration is totally free\, and only takes 15 minutes. \nTo join\, please visit the Maine Women’s Business List and fill out the registration form! By joining\, you’ll not only increase your businesses visibility\, but also contribute to a growing community of women entrepreneurs in Maine. Submit Your Business – Woman Owned Businesses in Maine (mainewomensbusinesslist.com). \nBe a part of this initiative to empower and celebrate women in business in Maine. \nIf you run into any problems or have any questions\, we are here to help! Please contact WomanOwned@ceimaine.org. \nRegister for Free Today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/32216/
LOCATION:CEI Women’s Business Center – Portland\, 2 Portland Fish Pier Suite 201\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Networking
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SUMMARY:Home Buyers Education Live Webinar\, August 12\, 13\, and 14\, 2024\, 6:00-9:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Coastal Enterprises\, Inc. (CEI)\, a nonprofit community development organization\, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority\, will offer the Homebuyer Education class in a n 3 sessions\, August 12\, 13\, and 14th from 6PM – 9PM. This class will be held as a live webinar\, you will receive an invitation to join the webinar the day of the first class. \nThinking about buying a home? Attend CEI’s Home Buyer Education class to get more information about programs that may be able to help you such as Maine Housing’s Home Assist Program that offers $5\,000.00 in closing cost assistance. You will also learn about VA\, USDA and FHA programs. Other topics you will learn about include; debt to income ratio\, what is it and how is it calculated\, credit 101 what you need to know\, working with real estate professionals and what does a home inspection cover. \nCEI is a HUD approved\, certified\, and funded Housing Counseling Agency. Our Home Buyer Education course is an approved Maine hoMEworks course. Maine hoMEworks is a statewide coalition of home buyer education providers with a mission to develop a consistent\, high quality home buyer education program delivered by a network of industry professionals throughout Maine. \nPre-registration is required and there is a $30/person or $50/couples (purchasing together) NON-REFUNDABLE charge. \nNote: We are required by HUD to collect demographic information on all housing course attendees.  \nParticipants must attend the complete session in order to receive a certificate of completion. \nParticipants are asked to bring a calculator\, pencil and notebook for use during the course. \n\nSESSION 1\nAugust 12\, 2024\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nSESSION 2\nAugust 13\, 2024\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nSESSION 3\nAugust 14\, 2024\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/home-buyers-education-live-webinar-august-12-13-and-14-2024-600-900pm/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T130000
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore Improving Your Credit Score
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for any child care providers who want to know more about their credit score! Take the first step to improving your financial wellness by joining this session led by Jill Lorom\, financial counselor with CEI. Jill is passionate about helping child care providers understand credit scoring and how to protect\, build\, or repair their credit. Whether you think you have excellent credit or you are concerned about a low or nonexistent score\, come with questions and leave with a better understanding of how to improve your credit! \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting on August 13th at 1:00pm. \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-improving-your-credit-score/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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