May Biz Fit: Ode to Mom

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In entrepreneurship, the traits, skills, and knowledge we inherit from the significant women in our lives often shape who we are and how we succeed in business. These influences may […]

May 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! We meet on the first Tuesday each month for 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 […]

EmpowerHR: Are You Prepared to Handle Employee Performance Challenges?

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Do you wish you had an HR department to turn to for guidance? Join us for a 1.5-hour session where we’ll help you build confidence and gain clarity on effectively conducting Performance Improvement Plans (PIP). Knowing how to address performance issues proactively is essential when managing a team. In this session, Jodi Cordes will explain […]

June 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! We meet on the first Tuesday each month for 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 […]

June Biz Fit: Hard Core about Soft Skills

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What does it take to be a skilled business owner? All of the attributes that can be labeled “soft skills” are often the key difference between successful and challenged businesses. These skills are now recognized as ESSENTIAL qualities for anyone to be professionally effective. Skills like Creative Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Networking, Time Management are just a few […]

June Biz Fit: Hard Core about Soft Skills [In-Person]

MaineStreet Business Building 19 Main Street, Machias, Maine

What does it take to be a skilled business owner? All of the attributes that can be labeled “soft skills” are often the key difference between successful and challenged businesses. […]

Summer Programming Schedule Update

The CEI WBC is on our Summer Schedule! We are still open and actively engaging with entrepreneurs across our state, but our programming schedule looks a lot different for the summer. We are hard at work planning more workshops, but you’ll see a lot less on the schedule for July and August. Stay tuned for […]

July 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! We meet on the first Tuesday each month for great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. We'll […]

July Biz Fit: Vacation; Remember What That Is?

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As a business owner in Maine, taking a vacation can be a challenge, especially with the seasonal influx of tourists. Join this session to learn from and with fellow business owners about taking time off: DO you take a vacation? DO you prepare for the onslaught of vacationers to Maine? How do you manage to […]

August 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! We meet on the first Tuesday each month for great conversation among business owners, at any stage. We'll be joined by Ruth Feldman, Program Director of CEI Women's Business Center Northeast and facilitator of […]