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 the space! Whether you are opening a family child care or facility, you will learn how to ensure your space complies with state rules. Have […]
Are you an aspiring child care owner who is looking for a location? Have you considered purchasing an existing child care business? Join this session to hear from an open provider who has gone through the acquisition process themselves! Don't miss this opportunity to learn about how to find owners looking to sell, what the […]
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the Homebuyer Education class in a one-day live in-person class on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, from 8AM – 5PM. This class will be held at the offices of Better Homes & Gardens, The Masiello Group, located […]
Please use this registration form for the registration and payment processing for CEI's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (Reverse Mortgage) counseling program. CEI is a HUD-certified housing counseling agency and is Maine's only HUD (U.S. Housing and Urban Development) certified reverse mortgage counseling provider. Beginning October 1, 2025, the cost for counseling is $150.00 for the […]
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 and decisions to make, you might feel overwhelmed and have lots of questions. By participating in Explore and completing individual work, you will build a network […]
Calling all aspiring child care providers! Have you ever wondered what it's like to own and operate a child care business? Come experience a morning in the life of a provider! Join the Child Care Business Lab for a unique tour of an open child care provider's space in Caribou. Participants will gain an inside […]
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 start your own child care business and are considering operating out of your house or apartment, this session is for you! Join to learn more […]
Feeling uncertain about navigating the current business landscape? You're not alone. Many business owners are asking: What can I actually control right now? What's out of my control? How do I steer my business through the coming months or the next year? Together, let’s ask the questions, and share the strategies that can keep your […]
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: H&R […]
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 October 7th […]
