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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:Biz Fit LIVE: Check In & Check Up
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a frequent participant or this is your very first Women’s Business Center event\, join us in person for a check-up regarding your business’ “vital” signs and progress! \nWe’ll be meeting at Sea Hag Cider Co. in Rockport\, where we’ll have time to leisurely: \n\nLearn about (and taste) cider.\nInteract in small groups to discuss and learn from each other about:\n\nExternal practices (Marketing\, Outreach\, Communications\, Vendors\, etc.)\nInternal practices (Operations\, Financials\, Human Resources\, etc.)\nPersonal practices (Self-care as a business owner)\n\n\n\nJoin us to network and connect with the CEI Women’s Business Center community! The cash cider bar will be open and light complementary refreshments will be available. \nThis will be a supportive and engaging time together to learn\, discover\, and build the strength of our businesses. No pre-work\, no test\, no right or wrong answers. \nBiz Fit is a monthly informal\, confidential\, and supportive gathering designed for entrepreneurial women where we exchange ideas and share insights. Sign up for our next session here: July Biz Fit: Who is on your BAIL Team? \nWhether you are an aspiring or experienced business owner\, join us to network and connect with other entrepreneurs in the mid-coast area! \n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nThis workshop is designed for Maine-based entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey. \n\nREGISTER TODAY!!\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/biz-fit-live-check-in-check-up/
LOCATION:Sea Hag Cider Co\, 315 Commercial Street\, Rockport\, ME\, 04856\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Networking,Workshop Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Getting Ready Financially
DESCRIPTION:Before opening a child care business\, it is important to make sure you are creating a good job for you. \nThis includes making sure you know how much money you want to make and how much you need to get started. Join this session to learn the basics of understanding your business finances and learn how you can set yourself up for financial success moving forward. \nPlease RSVP to receive the Zoom link for the June 23rd workshop.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-getting-ready-financially-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center
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