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SUMMARY:December 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/december-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:20241203T100000
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SUMMARY:Effective Email Marketing for your Business
DESCRIPTION:Email marketing is the most direct way to connect with an audience that is eager to hear from you. \nIn this interactive 1-hour virtual workshop\, WBC Social Media Consultant\, Katie Kelley\, will explain the different email marketing platforms available to you\, the dos and don’ts of email marketing and creating a marketing plan to show off your product or service with email. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/effective-email-marketing-for-your-business/
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:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T045956
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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 December 3rd at 7:00PM \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-11/
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:20241205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T045956
CREATED:20240926T174335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T174335Z
UID:32868-1733396400-1733400000@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification Info Session
DESCRIPTION: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 owner? \nIn this 1-hour info session\, Meghan Cunningham\, WBENC New England Certification Manager at Center for Women & Enterprise will review the WBENC certification in addition to the application process and benefits for small business owners. \nYou’ll be connected with resources and people who can help you scale to the point of being ready for certification\, help you with the application process and help you utilize the certification once you have it. \nThere will be a Q+A after the presentation. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/womens-business-enterprise-national-council-wbenc-certification-info-session-4/
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:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T045956
CREATED:20241021T183513Z
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UID:33107-1733400000-1733403600@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore Finding a Facility Location
DESCRIPTION:Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren’t sure where to start?  \nThe 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. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting on December 5th at noon (12:00pm) \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-finding-a-facility-location-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,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:20241205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T203000
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SUMMARY:Owning and Managing Rental Properties\, December 5\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:This will be held as a live webinar \nThis 2.5 hour seminar on December 5\, 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-december-5-2024/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T090000
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UID:32498-1733472000-1733475600@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:December Biz Fit: Pricing My Product or Service; Backwards Engineering into 2025
DESCRIPTION:Business center clients often ask “ How do I price my product or service?” \nThe answer is always\, How much do you need to survive and thrive? \n\nHow do you begin to analyze what price is fair\, needed\, competitive?\nDo you price differently because you are trying to be accessible\, because you feel you’re not worthy\, or too new?\n\nWe’ll also touch on how fair and competitive pricing may look different for women and men and how you can leverage this knowledge to your advantage (Hint: the choice may be in your hands!) \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/december-biz-fit-pricing-my-product-or-service-backwards-engineering-into-2025/
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:20241207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260625T045956
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SUMMARY:Home Buyers Education Live Webinar December 7\, 2024 - 1 Day Live Webinar
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 one day live webinar on Saturday\, December 7th\, 2024 from 8AM – 5PM. Registrants will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before 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 Veterans and Active military free (Must provide DD214 or L.E.S.) Participants must attend the complete session in order to receive a certificate of completion. \nThis class will be held as a live webinar\, you will receive an invitation to the webinar the day before class.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/home-buyers-education-live-webinar-december-7-2024-1-day-live-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Thomas":MAILTO:jason.thomas@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260625T045956
CREATED:20241023T153422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T153422Z
UID:33161-1733911200-1733916600@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Self-Worth\, Boundaries\, and Beyond!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual reunion with fellow alumnae from the Self-Worth Club and Boundaries for a Thriving Business programs. \nWe hope you’ll join us on December 11th for this 1.5-hour informal get-together facilitated by Hannah Curtis! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nReflect on your journey with self-worth and boundaries in your business.\nCollaborate on actionable steps to strengthen these skills.\nNetwork with like-minded business owners.\n\nWho is Invited? Anyone who has completed Self-Worth Club and/or Boundaries for a Thriving Business \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/self-worth-boundaries-and-beyond-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Support and Learning for Entrepreneurs,Cohort-Based Program,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:20241211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T124500
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore How to Prepare for a Loan
DESCRIPTION:Are you a child care provider who is interested in applying for a loan but you don’t know where to start?  \nCEI Associate Loan and Investment Officer Azenaide Pedro will break down the application process into simple steps and will be available to answer your questions. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of loans and what they need to apply. \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting on December 11th at 12:00pm. \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-how-to-prepare-for-a-loan-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:20241217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T100000
DTSTAMP:20260625T045956
CREATED:20241106T185711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T190846Z
UID:33317-1734426000-1734429600@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Tax Season: A Small Business Owner's Tax Prep Checklist
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for tax season with Jammie Knox\, a seasoned tax pro\, who will help you avoid surprises and overwhelm this tax season whether you plan to do your own taxes or are considering hiring a pro. \nIn this 1-hour workshop\, Jammie will review: \n\nWhich documents you need to have in order to properly do your taxes\nFiling deadlines you need to be aware of\nA selection of resources that can help you do your own taxes\nWhen to hire a pro and what to expect\n\nThere will be a Q+A at the end of the presentation. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/navigating-tax-season-a-small-business-owners-tax-prep-checklist-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:20241219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260625T045956
CREATED:20241120T144607Z
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UID:33459-1734631200-1734633000@www.ceimaine.org
SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore How to Turn Your Home into a Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION: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 about what conversations to have with your family\, common renovations\, and more! \nClick here to join the Zoom on December 19th at 6:00pm.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-how-to-turn-your-home-into-a-family-child-care-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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