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 […]
In this 101-level workshop, learn why credit matters long before you need it and how to use it strategically to grow your business. We'll cover the cost of credit, how to move from cash-only operations to establishing credit, and practical steps to build strong credit for long-term success. Discover how credit can become a tool […]
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 […]
Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren't sure where to start? The Child Care Business Lab can help you identify properties with potential, build confidence to reach out to community partners, and create an action plan outlining your next steps. Click here to join the Zoom meeting on February4th at […]
Want to start a business in Maine but not sure where to begin? Learn how to access free business advising and discover practical ways to get the money you need to start! Join CEI Business Advisor John Scribner for an informative 90-minute workshop about: What it takes to establish a legal business How much money you need […]
Whether you identify as neurodivergent or simply find your mind unable to prioritize or complete projects, let's explore how our unique ways of thinking can present both challenges and advantages for entrepreneurship. Join us to listen to, share with, and learn from one another in curious conversation. This is an informal and supportive gathering of […]
Has your business started to feel more complicated than clear lately? Has it gotten more tangled than intentional over the last months or years? Or, does it feel like you're doing too much but moving the needle too little on your business? This peer group is your reset button. In a simple, supportive, and practical […]
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 […]
Do you have a location in mind where you want to open your child care business but aren't sure what to do next? It's time to design the layout of […]
This will be held as a live online webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on February 12, 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 […]
