The CEI WBC is on our Summer Schedule! We are still open and actively engaging with female 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 June, July, and August. Stay […]
The CEI Women’s Business Center has relaunched the Maine Women’s Business List, a free, public, searchable directory specifically for women owned businesses across the state! This initiative aims to enhance your customer visibility, networking opportunities, and promote collaboration among female entrepreneurs like yourself. We invite you to join the Maine Women’s Business List today! Registration […]
Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! Join us on the first Tuesday each month for a great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. […]
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 […]
Are you hoping to open your own child care business and want to learn more about the Child Care Affordability Program? Join this session to hear from CCAP Specialist Supervisor Ashley Batchelder as she explains the program and what participating means for you and your families. Click here to join the Zoom meeting on September […]
Whether you know what “Q4” is, or are trying to ignore it, this session is for you! We will be joined once again by the talented Graphic Facilitator Marsha Dunn who will artfully capture the ideas and action steps explored during our session. Participants will receive a copy of the final graphic as a reminder for […]
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 n 3 sessions, September 9, 10, and 11th from 6PM – 9PM. This class will be held as a live webinar, you will receive an invitation to join the webinar […]
Join us for a virtual reunion with fellow alumnae from the Self-Worth Club and Boundaries for a Thriving Business programs. We hope you'll join us on Tuesday, September 17th for this 1.5-hour informal get-together facilitated by Hannah Curtis! What to Expect: Reflect on your journey with self-worth and boundaries in your business. Collaborate on actionable steps […]
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 […]
This will be held as a live webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on September 19, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. The course will cover […]
This will be held as a live webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on September 19th, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. The course will cover […]
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 […]
Join the CEI Women’s Business Center and fellow Propeller alumnae for an insightful and interactive get together! This Propeller Pop-Up will center around a facilitated discussion led by Nick Rimsa on "Making Time to Strategize Your Business for the Long-Term: Working ON Your Business While Working IN Your Business." This session is designed to help you […]
Are you an aquaculture farmer thinking of applying for a grant through either of the two recently announced opportunities, but are unsure of “how” or “if” it’s a fit? Join the WBC’s advisor Ruth Feldman, and MAIC Associate Director Anne Langston Noll from Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center to review grant application basics and the particulars of these grants: Farmer Community […]
Child care employees- discover what Maine's new retirement savings law, MERIT, means for you! Join the Child Care Business Lab and Cameron Monaghan, CEI's Workforce Solutions Associate Program Developer, for a conversation and Q/A covering MERIT. This program is starting soon so now is the time to get ready! We will answer important questions that […]
Join the CEI Women's Business Center and fellow alumnae of our BIPOC Women's Business cohort programs for an informal get-together! We hope you'll join us on Friday, September 27th for this 2-hour informal networking opportunity! What will we do? Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, Hear about opportunities for small business owners, Discuss challenges we each face […]
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 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 […]
Calling all licensed child care providers! Whether you have just opened your doors or you are already serving your community, attracting and retaining staff is central to your business. Join the Child Care Business Lab for a three-week program on Zoom where we will give you the tools you need to find, onboard, lead, and […]
Got a never-ending To Do list? Constantly thinking of new, different, more things to try? Always adding new tasks and ideas without considering what to eliminate? We often overwhelm ourselves with "more" and overlook the power of "less" in boosting productivity and efficiency. In this session we'll focus our conversation on why that is easier […]
