In partnership with Patten Free Library, CEI is pleased to offer a free, 60-minute workshop designed to assist older Mainers, families, and caregivers in recognizing and avoiding financial scams that […]
Have a small business idea? Need a Business Plan? Want to grow your business? We're here to help! Join this 1.5-hour workshop with CEI WBC Business Advisor, Ruth Feldman, to […]
Do you wish you had an HR department to turn to for guidance? Join us for this session where we’ll help you build confidence and gain clarity on understanding employee […]
Have a quick question about starting or growing your small business? Want to bounce an idea off of someone and get some advice? Pop into Ask an Advisor, a free […]
In the Child Care Business Lab: Explore program, we will help you figure out if owning a child care business is right for you. Between the documents to fill out […]
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 […]
This will be held as a live online webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on January 22, 2026 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. The course will cover tenant issues including applications, screening and reference checks, fair housing, leases vs. tenancies at will, security deposits, eviction procedures; and building issues including property […]
Have a quick question about starting or growing your small business? Want to bounce an idea off of someone and get some advice? Pop into Ask an Advisor, a free informal online group session where you can ask questions, get guidance, and learn from other entrepreneurs. Two of our experienced, full-time Business Advisors will be […]
Did you know that family child care providers are able to open their doors within 8 months and earn $45,000 in their first year of operation? If you want to […]
Running a small business often means putting yourself last, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this workshop, CEI Business Advisor Michelle Bond and Workforce Solutions Program Developer Cameron Monaghan will break down the daunting task of paying yourself into simple, practical steps. You’ll learn why even a little owner pay makes a […]
