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 dream of starting your own child care business and wonder how you'll cover your start-up costs? Starting a child care business requires money to buy required children's activities, create an outdoor learning environment, renovate a building, and more. Securing a commercial loan can help you achieve your dream. Join the Child Care Business […]
In partnership with Merry Meeting Community and Adult Education, 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 are far too common in recent days! These include spotting red flags in email, phone calls, and regular mail, understanding the latest […]
This will be held as a live online webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on March 19, 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 […]
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 writing a clear job description. Jodi Cordes will discuss how to attract the right candidates with a well-crafted job description, including: Why job descriptions matter (legal & practical) […]
What business structure is best for your venture? How do you legally set up your small business as a specific entity? In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Business Advisor, Grace Mo-Phillips will review the differences between Sole Proprietor and Limited Liability Company (LLC) business structures. Grace will demonstrate: - What the benefits are to Sole Prop vs LLC […]
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 […]
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 webinar on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 8AM – 5PM. Registrants will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before class. Thinking about buying a home? Attend […]
In this 1-hour workshop, Marissa Henkel, Procurement Counselor at Maine APEX will present on the Women Owned Small Business Certification. Join this session to learn: What are the benefits of being a certified WOSB? Who is eligible? How do I apply for the certification? There will be time for Q+A, come with questions! Register Today! Who […]
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 […]
