Network Builder: A BIPOC Women’s Business Cohort

Norway Savings Bank 1200 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

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 […]

Propeller: Explore Your Tech-Enabled Idea

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Tech for everyone should be made by everyone. Female entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges in starting and growing businesses and these challenges are amplified in the technology sector. That’s why we created Propeller. Our goal is to help creative, problem-solving women develop tech-enabled businesses and form a network that supports the participation of women […]

Automate IT Winter 2025

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Do you spend time thinking about how there “has to be an easier way”, there “has to be a more effective way”, or there has to be something that can “do this thing better and faster than me”? As a small business owner, you most likely think about this a lot but may not know […]

Mind Your Own Business

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What is your business WHY? Does the idea of preparing a business plan feel overwhelming? Do you feel more excited about your product or service than the business side of things? Are you interested in bringing more mindfulness into your life, including your business? Whether you've been in business for years or are planning to launch, a mindful, […]

Maine Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) – What You Need to Know to Comply

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Join this webinar to learn about the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML): Applies to all businesses with 1 or more employees Businesses with 15 or more employees must contribute 1% of wages, 0.5% can be deducted from employee wages Businesses with fewer than 15 employees must contribute 0.5% of wages, the whole […]

The Fundamentals of Accepting Payments and POS

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Starting a new business can be overwhelming due to the sheer number of decisions required. The adage “You don’t know what you don’t know” can lead to hasty choices or […]

Scaling Up: From Strategy to Action

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Scaling your business means increasing revenue while also increasing efficiency. What does your business need to scale? More employees? Increased efficiency through new systems or equipment? Or more robust or […]

February Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

We Gather 284 Main St Ste 300, Wilton, ME, United States

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 […]