• Meet the Inspectors: A Food Business Town Hall

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    Permits, licensing, and inspections don’t have to feel intimidating. This town hall is designed to help Maine food businesses better understand the health inspection, permitting, and licensing process—while putting real faces to the agencies involved. Representatives from key offices will briefly share their roles, how they work with businesses, and the resources available to support […]

  • [FULL] Spokeswomen in a Day

    Coastal Enterprises Inc. - Brunswick 30 Federal St, Brunswick, ME, United States

    Want to build confidence, clarify your message, and speak about your business with ease? Join Spokeswomen in a Day, a workshop designed as an in-person experience to help entrepreneurs learn and apply techniques to become more persuasive and effective communicators. How Does it Work? Facilitated by Hazel Stark, this highly interactive day-long workshop will help […]

  • Biz Fit LIVE: Check In & Check Up

    Sea Hag Cider Co 315 Commercial Street, Rockport, ME, United States

    Whether you're a frequent participant or this is your very first Women's Business Center event, join us in person for a check-up regarding your business' "vital" signs and progress! We'll be meeting at Sea Hag Cider Co. in Rockport, where we'll have time to leisurely: Learn about (and taste) cider. Interact in small groups to […]

  • July Biz Fit: Who is on your BAIL Team?

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    Every successful business needs a strong support network. Do you have a BAIL team: Banker, Accountant, Insurance, and Lawyer? Why is having a BAIL team important? Do you have recommendations or questions about who should be on your team? Join us to listen to, share with, and learn from one another in curious conversation. This […]

  • August Biz Fit: Imposter Syndrome: No Such Thing!

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    Imposter syndrome can hold us back as entrepreneurs. In her 2023 Smith College commencement keynote, Reshma Saujani (founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First) reframes imposter syndrome as a scheme built to make us question ourselves instead of questioning the systems around us. Let's reset our minds, together. Join us to listen to, share with, and […]

  • September Biz Fit: Knowledge is Power

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    What are the basics you need to know, use, and rely on to make business decisions? Join us to listen to, share with, and learn from one another in curious conversation. This is an informal and supportive gathering of entrepreneurial women where we exchange ideas and share insights. Whether you are an aspiring or experienced […]

  • Year-End Bookkeeping for Small Business Owners

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    Are you intimidated or overwhelmed by year-end bookkeeping? Ready to simplify your approach? In this 1-hour workshop, Frances Keil of Modern Bookkeeping Services will walk through a simple, step-by-step process to complete year-end bookkeeping tasks. She'll cover: Finishing your bookkeeping Organizing documents Reviewing reports Preparing documents for tax season Learn some best practices about bookkeeping for your […]