May Biz Fit: Well, Well, Well

Online

The Business of Wellness Are you involved in a start-up or an ongoing wellness-related business? Massage, therapy, yoga, mindfulness, doula or other wellness related practice? Come share your experience or learn from others about the particular rewards and challenges associated with providing wellness services to others. How do you care for your clients, yourself, your […]

SBA Export Week Day 1: Unlocking Opportunities: Gateway to Global Markets

US Custom House 312 Fore St, Portland, ME, United States

Kick off the 3rd Annual SBA Maine Export Week as we gather in-person at the Custom House in Portland. Connect with fellow exporters from Maine in forging valuable relationships and sharing insights on navigating the global marketplace. Engage with a panel of seasoned exporters as they share their inspiring stories of selling abroad and divulge […]

Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

Wears and Wares - Farmington 413 Wilton Road, 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 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. Location: Wears and […]

SBA Export Week Day 2: Navigating International Transactions: Tools to Mitigate Financial Risks

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SBA export finance programs and ExIm Bank’s export insurance programs exist to empower exporters in effectively managing and mitigating export transaction risks, thereby amplifying the success and profitability of their international trade ventures. Join this Zoom workshop to gain insights into these programs as representatives from SBA, ExIm Bank, and local banks come together to […]

SBA Export Week Day 4: Expand Your Horizons: A Primer on Exporting for Small Business

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The Maine Small Business Development Center and CEI Women's Business Center business advisors will walk through various tools to help small businesses identify target markets and strategies to start exporting products. Join this session to gain hands-on tips on the initial steps to embark on international trade as a small business! REGISTER TODAY!

Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

Wears and Wares - Farmington 413 Wilton Road, 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 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. Location: Wears and […]

July Biz Fit: Closed for Vacation

Online

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 AWAY from your business. Bring […]

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 […]