• Mobile Food Business 101

    Online

    Are you interested in starting a food truck business? A mobile catering service? This workshop is for you! In this one-hour interactive workshop with business advisors Ruth Feldman and Eric Treworgy we will address basic logistics including: licensing, parking, cold storage, menu considerations, food trends, and other essential pieces to consider before you launch your mobile food business. REGISTER […]

  • Mobile Food Business: No Truck? No Problem!

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    Interested in starting a food business but don’t have a truck or trailer? This workshop is for you! In this one-hour interactive workshop Business advisors Ruth Feldman and Eric Treworgy will address basic logistics of food business start-up with no permanent serving facility. Without an actual truck, what can you do with your mobile food business this season? We’ll […]

  • CEI Business Services Info Session – Millinocket

    Millinocket Memorial Library 5 Maine Ave, Millinocket, ME, United States

    Interested in learning about the no-cost, confidential resources available to help you start and/or grow your business in Maine? Attend this information session with business advisor Ruth Feldman to hear about how you can access CEI’s resources and the Women’s Business Center (WBC). The focus of the presentation will be on how to best take advantage of opportunities […]

  • Creating a Business Plan: A Hands-On Session for Artists, Makers, and Creative Entrepreneurs – Millinocket

    Millinocket Memorial Library 5 Maine Ave, Millinocket, ME, United States

    Business planning can feel at odds with your passion and desire for creating works of art. But it doesn’t have to! In fact, it can support and sustain it. In this 2-hour hands-on session, we'll approach business planning through a creative and intuitive lens to design a viable and sustainable business plan. Whether you are […]

  • May Biz Fit: Ode to Mom

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    In entrepreneurship, the traits, skills, and knowledge we inherit from the significant women in our lives often shape who we are and how we succeed in business. These influences may be seen in the confidence to lead, the resilience to overcome challenges, or the wisdom that guides our decision making as business owners. Join this […]

  • Creating a Business Plan: A Hands-On Session for Artists, Makers, and Creative Entrepreneurs – Monson

    Monson Arts 47 Tenney Hill Road, Monson, ME, United States

    Business planning can feel at odds with your passion and desire for creating works of art. But it doesn’t have to! In fact, it can support and sustain it. In this 2-hour hands-on session, we'll approach business planning through a creative and intuitive lens to design a viable and sustainable business plan. Whether you are […]

  • CEI Business Services Info Session – Monson

    Monson Arts 47 Tenney Hill Road, Monson, ME, United States

    Interested in learning about the no-cost, confidential resources available to help you start and/or grow your business in Maine? Attend this information session with business advisor Ruth Feldman to hear about how you can access CEI’s resources and the Women’s Business Center (WBC). The focus of the presentation will be on how to best take advantage of opportunities […]

  • June Biz Fit: Hard Core about Soft Skills

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    What does it take to be a skilled business owner? All of the attributes that can be labeled “soft skills” are often the key difference between successful and challenged businesses. These skills are now recognized as ESSENTIAL qualities for anyone to be professionally effective. Skills like Creative Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Networking, Time Management are just a few […]

  • June Biz Fit: Hard Core about Soft Skills [In-Person]

    MaineStreet Business Building 19 Main Street, Machias, Maine

    What does it take to be a skilled business owner? All of the attributes that can be labeled “soft skills” are often the key difference between successful and challenged businesses. These skills are now recognized as ESSENTIAL qualities for anyone to be professionally effective. Skills like Creative Thinking, Conflict Resolution, Networking, Time Management are just a few […]

  • Grant Resource Guide Info Session

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    Curious about grant opportunities for Maine-based small businesses? In this 1-hour session, Elaine Theriault-Currier, will conduct a presentation on our Grant Resource Guide providing an overview on several local, statewide, and federal funding programs that will provide grant funding to small businesses. Join this session to learn: Tips for the Grant Search Tips for Applying Common vocabulary used […]