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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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SUMMARY:BIPOC Women's Business Navigator - Lewiston
DESCRIPTION:This 9-week cohort provides technical guidance to 10-12 women of color who are either at the pre-start or very early stages of their entrepreneurial journey.  \nEach session will be facilitated by Grace Mo-Phillips\, WBC Business Advisor. Three sessions will be held in-person\, the rest of the sessions will be held virtually via Zoom.  \nThrough practical business training and peer discussions\, participants help one another define and refine their business ideas\, identify where the opportunities and challenges lie\, and develop strategies to overcome barriers in starting or growing their business.  \nParticipants will also learn about available resources to help take their business to the next level.  \nWho should participate: This program is open to women in Maine who are Black\, Brown\, Indigenous and from other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who want to start or grow their own business. This program will be conducted in English.  \nLocation:  In-person sessions will be held at 75 Park Street\, Lewiston\, ME 04240. All other sessions will be conducted via Zoom.  \n\nLaptop Availability: We have a limited number of laptop computers available to borrow (at no cost) for participants who need a device to attend the virtual sessions. Please email Grace at grace.mo-phillips@ceimaine.org if you are in need of a laptop. \n\nSession Dates:  \nAttendance: Participants are encouraged and expected to attend all sessions of this cohort to maximize the benefits of this learning experience.   \nZoom connection will not be available for in-person sessions\, please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend any sessions.  \n– Friday\, September 20th: 9:30am-12:00pm In Person at 75 Park Street in Lewiston.  \n– Friday\, September 27th:  9:30am-12:00pm (Zoom)  \n– Friday\, October 4th:  9:30am-12:00pm (Zoom)  \n– Friday\, October 11th: 9:30am-12:00pm (Zoom)  \n– Friday\, October 18th: 9:30am-12:00pm In Person at 75 Park Street in Lewiston.  \n– Friday\, October 25th: 9:30am-12:00pm (Zoom)  \n– Friday\, November 1st: 9:30am-12:00pm (Zoom)  \n– Friday\, November 8th: 9:30am – 12:00pm (Zoom)  \n– Friday\, November 15th: 9:30am – 12:00pm In Person at 75 Park Street in Lewiston.  \nFee:  No Cost  \nREGISTER TODAY!! \n 
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/bipoc-womens-business-navigator-lewiston/
LOCATION:75 Park Street in Lewiston\, 75 Park Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Cohort-Based Program
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