Increase your website's visibility by implementing Search Engine Optimization. Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is constantly evolving. It used to be that you could improve your SEO by using keywords that aligned with your business, now SEO is so much more than keywords. If you have questions about SEO, join this 1-hour session with WBC […]
Join the CEI Women’s Business Center for an empowering day of learning and networking with female small business owners from across the state of Maine. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to: Gain valuable knowledge through interactive workshop sessions. Receive encouragement from our keynote speakers. Engage in small group networking to make meaningful […]
The Business of Wellness Are you involved in a start-up or an ongoing wellness-related business? Massage, therapy, yoga, mindfulness, doula or other wellness related practice? Come share your experience or learn from others about the particular rewards and challenges associated with providing wellness services to others. How do you care for your clients, yourself, your […]
Kick off the 3rd Annual SBA Maine Export Week as we gather in-person at the Custom House in Portland. Connect with fellow exporters from Maine in forging valuable relationships and sharing insights on navigating the global marketplace. Engage with a panel of seasoned exporters as they share their inspiring stories of selling abroad and divulge […]
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 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. Location: Wears and […]
SBA export finance programs and ExIm Bank’s export insurance programs exist to empower exporters in effectively managing and mitigating export transaction risks, thereby amplifying the success and profitability of their international trade ventures. Join this Zoom workshop to gain insights into these programs as representatives from SBA, ExIm Bank, and local banks come together to […]
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, a program that is group-based with quite a […]
Build your network in the global market with assistance from resourceful partners. Maine International Trade Center will highlight 3 key export resources for deciding next steps! We'll spotlight funding opportunities for small businesses and offer insight into Maine's international trade support system! REGSITER TODAY!
The Maine Small Business Development Center and CEI Women's Business Center business advisors will walk through various tools to help small businesses identify target markets and strategies to start exporting products. Join this session to gain hands-on tips on the initial steps to embark on international trade as a small business! REGISTER TODAY!
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 May 10th […]
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, May 13, 14, and 15th from 6PM – 9PM. This class will be held as a live webinar, you will receive an invitation to join the webinar […]
A Google Business Profile is an effective way to reach local audiences for your products and services. In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will discuss the big picture […]
Google is the largest search engine in the world. In using and reviewing Google Analytics, you can gain insight into how traffic is getting directed to your website and how […]
Join the CEI Women’s Business Center and fellow Propeller alumnae for a get-together. You’ll have an opportunity to practice your pitch, network with other alumnae, and learn about upcoming opportunities. We hope you’ll join us on Tuesday, May 21st for our Propeller Pop-Up! Who’s Invited? Anyone who has completed Propeller I, II, or III. Location: Zoom How […]
The idea of wanting to do well in business, while doing good in the world, is on many entrepreneurs’ minds. In our Fall ‘23 event, we hosted a wise panel of fellow women business owners who shared their inspiring journeys of thriving in business while making a positive difference in the world. In our upcoming […]
This will be held as a live webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on May 23, 2024 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 maintenance […]
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, May 25th, 2024 from 8AM – 5PM. Registrants will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before class. Thinking about buying a home? […]
Building relationships and connections in professional settings can open doors to business opportunities. In this 4-week in-person cohort, participants master the skills of Intentional Networking, which cultivates professional growth and boosts self-confidence. Led by Flo Edwards, participants will learn and practice interpersonal, communication, and strategic selling skills. Topics include: ● Developing a brand that defines […]
