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SUMMARY:November Biz Fit: FEAR Factor
DESCRIPTION:Now that Halloween is over\, Let’s explore our hidden fears in business.\n– What are you most afraid of?\n– How real are your fears?\n– How critical?\n– What impact do they have on your progress? \nLet’s examine the impact of fear on decision-making and strategies to overcome “Paralysis of Analysis – Explore how to turn your fears into action and prevent them from holding you back: \nF alse\nE xpectations\nA ppearing\nR eal\nFactor \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/november-biz-fit-fear-factor/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T073000
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SUMMARY:November Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet\, Share\, & Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join WBC Business Advisor\, Jodi Cordes\, for an informal networking meeting with new\, existing\, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! \nWe meet on the first Tuesday each month for great conversation among business owners\, at any stage. \nCome together to connect\, share expertise\, and learn from each other about running a business. \nLocation: Root Down Market at 54 Farmington Falls Road\, New Sharon\, ME 04955 \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration in advance is highly encouraged. \nAgenda: \n\n7:30 am-8:00 am – Facilitated conversation/educational presentation.\n8:00am – 9:00am Meet\, Share\, & Connect – stay and chat\, depart when you need to.\n\nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/november-tuesday-toast-talks-meet-share-connect/
LOCATION:Root Down Market\, 54 Farmington Falls Road\, New Sharon\, ME\, 04955\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T190000
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore
DESCRIPTION:In the Child Care Business Lab: Explore program\, we will help you figure out if owning a child care business is right for you. \nBetween 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 and validate that you and your family are ready to embark on your journey to child care business ownership. \nWe’ll break the process down into chunks that make sense to you. You’ll learn about: \n\nThe differences between family and facility child care settings\nHow much money you need to start your business and how much you can expect to make\nWhat documents you need to start preparing for your license\n\nOur team will be there along the way to answer your questions and coach you through the process! \nThe Explore program is the first stage of the Child Care Business Lab. \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting on November 7th at 7:00PM \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260623T235809
CREATED:20241028T134632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T135057Z
UID:33189-1731056400-1731060000@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Website 101: Your Digital Foundation - Starting Your Business Website
DESCRIPTION:This introductory workshop covers the essentials of building a successful website\, from choosing the right platform to creating a brand identity that attracts clients. \nJoin the WBC’s Web Design and Marketing Expert\, Mercedes Arnold\, to learn about: \n\nDomain names\,\nHosting/what’s out there for website design platforms\, and\nThe basics of layout design to build a solid foundation.\n\nLeave with a clear understanding of the initial steps for bringing your business online with confidence. \nRegister Today! \n  \nYou may also be interested in joining us for Website 101: From Ideas to Impact: Building Your Website with Purpose – click the link to register.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/website-101-your-digital-foundation-starting-your-business-website/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260623T235809
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T205156Z
UID:31509-1731348000-1731531600@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Home Buyers Education Live Webinar\, November 11\, 12\, and 13\, 2024\, 6:00-9:00pm
DESCRIPTION: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\, November 11\, 12\, and 13th from 6PM – 9PM. This class will be held as a live webinar\, you will receive an invitation to join the webinar the day of the first class. \nThinking about buying a home? Attend CEI’s Home Buyer Education class to get more information about programs that may be able to help you such as Maine Housing’s Home Assist Program that offers $5\,000.00 in closing cost assistance. You will also learn about VA\, USDA and FHA programs. Other topics you will learn about include; debt to income ratio\, what is it and how is it calculated\, credit 101 what you need to know\, working with real estate professionals and what does a home inspection cover. \nCEI is a HUD approved\, certified\, and funded Housing Counseling Agency. Our Home Buyer Education course is an approved Maine hoMEworks course. Maine hoMEworks is a statewide coalition of home buyer education providers with a mission to develop a consistent\, high quality home buyer education program delivered by a network of industry professionals throughout Maine. \nPre-registration is required and there is a $30/person or $50/couples (purchasing together) NON-REFUNDABLE charge. \nNote: We are required by HUD to collect demographic information on all housing course attendees.  \nParticipants must attend the complete session in order to receive a certificate of completion. \nParticipants are asked to bring a calculator\, pencil and notebook for use during the course. \n\nSESSION 1\nNovember 11\, 2024\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nSESSION 2\nNovember 12\, 2024\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nSESSION 3\nNovember 13\, 2024\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/home-buyers-education-live-webinar-november-11-12-and-13-2024-600-900pm/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T100000
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UID:33041-1731402000-1731405600@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Canva
DESCRIPTION:Canva is an excellent tool to assist in your marketing efforts as a small business owner. \nIn this 1-hour webinar\, WBC Social Media Consultant\, Katie Kelley\, will explore the fundamentals of Canva including: \n\nuploading a brand kit\,\nutilizing templates to create social media posts\,\nrepurposing your content for multiple platforms and\nusing the Magic Studio functionality to help brainstorm ideas for your marketing goals.\n\nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/fundamentals-of-canva/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T134500
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CREATED:20241021T185637Z
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UID:33116-1731416400-1731419100@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: What Employers Need to Know- Maine's New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law
DESCRIPTION:Get ready- Maine’s law on paid family medical leave is changing! What do child care businesses need to know before January? Join this session to learn how much it will cost and how you can start preparing. Register today! \nClick here to join the Zoom on November 12th at 1:00pm. 
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-what-employers-need-to-know-maines-new-paid-family-and-medical-leave-law/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Thrive
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260623T235809
CREATED:20241028T134856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T134904Z
UID:33191-1731574800-1731578400@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Website 101: From Ideas to Impact: Building Your Website with Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Join Web Design and Marketing Expert\, Mercedes Arnold for a 1-hour session where we’ll dive into designing a site that feels authentic to your brand and resonates with your audience. \nWe’ll cover user experience\, navigation\, and content essentials\, along with SEO basics to ensure your site reaches the right people. You’ll gain the tools to make informed decisions that make your site effective and sustainable for your business goals. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/website-101-from-ideas-to-impact-building-your-website-with-purpose/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T133000
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UID:32973-1731589200-1731591000@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore Improving Your Credit Score
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for any child care providers who want to know more about their credit score! Take the first step to improving your financial wellness by joining this session led by Jill Lorom\, financial counselor with CEI. Jill is passionate about helping child care providers understand credit scoring and how to protect\, build\, or repair their credit. Whether you think you have excellent credit or you are concerned about a low or nonexistent score\, come with questions and leave with a better understanding of how to improve your credit! \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting on November 14th at 1:00pm. \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-improving-your-credit-score-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T203000
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UID:31462-1731607200-1731616200@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Owning and Managing Rental Properties\, November 14\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:This will be held as a live webinar \nThis 2.5 hour seminar on November 14\, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. \nThe 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 and repairs\, lead and carbon monoxide rules\, budgeting\, bookkeeping and managing expenses. \nCompletion of this course fulfills landlord training requirements. \nParticipants will receive a Certificate of Completion. The non-refundable cost for this seminar is $35.00/person. \nNote: We are required by HUD to collect demographic information on all housing course attendees. 
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/owning-and-managing-rental-properties-november-14-2024/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T194500
DTSTAMP:20260623T235809
CREATED:20241021T190215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T190258Z
UID:33119-1731610800-1731613500@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: What Employees Need to Know- Maine's New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law
DESCRIPTION:You heard correctly- soon all Maine employees will be eligible for paid family and medical leave! Join this session to learn if you qualify\, how to take advantage of this benefit\, how much it would cost\, and more. Register today! \nClick here to join the Zoom on November 14th at 7:00pm. 
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-what-employees-need-to-know-maines-new-paid-family-and-medical-leave-law/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Thrive
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T235809
CREATED:20241022T120636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T120807Z
UID:33125-1732183200-1732186800@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Sole Prop or LLC - Which Business Structure is Right for Me and How to Set It Up
DESCRIPTION:What business structure is best for your venture? How do you legally set up your small business as a specific entity? \nIn this 1-hour webinar\, WBC Business Advisor\, Grace Mo-Phillips will review the differences between Sole Proprietor and Limited Liability Company (LLC) business structures. \nGrace will demonstrate: \n\nWhat the benefits are to Sole Prop vs LLC\nWhat you need to have to formally set up your business structure\nHow to legally formalize your business\n\nCome with questions! \nRegister Today!!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/sole-prop-or-llc-which-business-structure-is-right-for-me-and-how-to-set-it-up-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Women's Business Center":MAILTO:wbc@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T235809
CREATED:20241011T191723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T150432Z
UID:32967-1732208400-1732215600@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore Washington County
DESCRIPTION:Do you live in Washington County and dream of starting your own child care but don’t know where to start? Or are you an open provider who is hoping to build your support network and connect with local resources? Come explore how to turn your passion into a profession! \nJoin the Sunrise County Economic Council\, the Child Care Business Lab\, and more for a unique in-person event to celebrate child care in Washington County! Come find out if this is the right path for you\, meet other providers\, and take the next step to growing your business. \nThis event will take place in person in Machias on November 21st\, 2024\, from 5:00-7:00pm. RSVP today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-washington-county/
LOCATION:MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\, Maine\, 04654
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center,Get Licensed,Family Child Care,Facility or Center,Thrive
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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