July Biz Fit: Closed for Vacation

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How do you plan for being away from your business? Do you shut down, delegate, or worse – never take a vacation? How do you rejuvenate and nourish your soul, not just your cash register? Let’s share ideas, practices and plans that help you as a business owner to take time AWAY from your business […]

FREE Business Advising and Resources for Aspiring, New, or Experienced Entrepreneurs

Isle Au Haut Town Office Main Street, Isle Au Haut, ME, United States

Do you have questions about how to start or grow a business in Maine? Looking for FREE business resources or advising? Join us for information, confidential consulting with: CEI Women’s Business Center Advisor, Ruth Feldman District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Diane Sturgeon Drop-In Hours: 2pm-4pm, consultations are first come, first served. Location: Isle […]

August Biz Fit: Open Space

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“Open Space” is a format for meeting and taking responsibility for what you want to learn or share about topics that mean something to YOU. We will take a short time at the beginning of Biz Fit to air the topics of interest for the hour. There are Four Open Space Principles and One Law […]

Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

CEI’s Women’s Business Center – Farmington 165 Front Street, Farmington, ME, United States

Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! Join us on the first Tuesday each month for a great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. […]

BIPOC Women’s Business Navigator – Lewiston

75 Park Street in Lewiston 75 Park Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

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.  Each 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.  Through practical […]

Nail Your Niche

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Join Brand CEO, Mallika Malhotra to learn the essence of niche, it's significance, and its impact on your business. By narrowing your focus and skillset, you'll become KNOWN as a specialist and accelerate your business growth. In this 2-hour session, you'll gain clarity and specificity on what you offer and who your audience is. Let's […]

Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

CEI’s Women’s Business Center – Farmington 165 Front Street, Farmington, ME, United States

Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! Join us on the first Tuesday each month for a great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. […]

September Biz Fit: Check In & Check Up for Q4 – Going Deeper!

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Whether you know what “Q4” is, or are trying to ignore it, this session is for you! We will be joined once again by the talented Graphic Facilitator Marsha Dunn who will artfully capture the ideas and action steps explored during our session. Participants will receive a copy of the final graphic as a reminder for […]

Self-Worth, Boundaries, and Beyond

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Join us for a virtual reunion with fellow alumnae from the Self-Worth Club and Boundaries for a Thriving Business programs. We hope you'll join us on Tuesday, September 17th for this 1.5-hour informal get-together facilitated by Hannah Curtis! What to Expect: Reflect on your journey with self-worth and boundaries in your business. Collaborate on actionable steps […]

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification Info Session

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A key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification? What are the benefits to a small business owner? In this 1-hour info session, Meghan Cunningham, WBENC New England Certification Manager at Center for Women & Enterprise will review the WBENC certification in addition to […]