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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Summer Programming Update
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in the Child Care Business Lab! \nYou might have noticed our calendar of events looks more quiet than usual. We are taking the summer to focus on building new workshops for open providers and our schedule for supporting those who want to open their new businesses for Fall 2027. \nWorkshops will kick off again this fall. If you would like to be the first to know when they are posted\, please sign up for our email list here: Child Care Business Lab – CEI \nWe are looking forward to seeing you soon!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-summer-programming-update/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center,Get Licensed,Family Child Care,Facility or Center,Thrive
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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SUMMARY:Manage Your Social Media Content Like a Pro
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that people spend hours everyday on their phones and on social media. If you’re not capturing at least some of their attention\, that means they’re engaging with someone else’s brand instead of yours. \nThe content you post on social media has the power to bring more attention to your brand and turn your followers into loyal customers. \nThis kind of impact only comes from having a solid social media content strategy. \nLearn how to stand out on social media: \n\nCreate content that connects your audience to your brand\nDiscover what type of content your audience is consuming.\nWhat type of content works best with the algorithms.\nConsistency is key: develop a posting calendar\n\nREGISTER TODAY!!\n\n \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nAll opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request. \n 
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/manage-your-social-media-content-like-a-pro/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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SUMMARY:Ask an Advisor
DESCRIPTION:Have a quick question about starting or growing your small business? Want to bounce an idea off of someone and get some advice? \nPop into Ask an Advisor\, a free informal online group session where you can ask questions\, get guidance\, and learn from other entrepreneurs. \nTwo of our experienced\, full-time Business Advisors will be available to chat all things business\, whether you’re in the early planning stages\, running an established business or somewhere in between. \nCEI’s business advisors are knowledgeable in a variety of topic areas including: \n\nMarketing\,\nFinance and loan readiness\,\nHuman Resources\,\nPreparing to buy or sell a business\,\nNavigating challenges\,\nAnd more – whatever is on your mind!\n\nOur Ask an Advisor sessions are free to the public and designed to be interactive and supportive; we’re here to help. Come as you are\, ask what you need\, and leave with new ideas and connections. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link to join! \n  \n \n  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nAll opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/ask-an-advisor-32/
LOCATION:Online
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:Child Care Business Lab: Finding a Facility Location
DESCRIPTION:Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren’t sure where to start?  \nThe Child Care Business Lab can help you identify properties with potential\, build confidence to reach out to community partners\, and create an action plan outlining your next steps. \nPlease RSVP to receive the Zoom link for the June 17th workshop.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-finding-a-facility-location-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Facility or Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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