In this 1-hour workshop, Tabin Tangila Mesu Kamba, CEI Workforce Solutions Program Developer, will share information on Maine's new Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Come learn how you can get ready for this new law, which takes effect in 2026 while payroll contributions begin in January 2025. Join this webinar to learn more about: What types & sizes […]
Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! Join us on the first Tuesday each month for a great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. […]
How do you plan for being away from your business? Do you shut down, delegate, or worse – never take a vacation? How do you rejuvenate and nourish your soul, not just your cash register? Let’s share ideas, practices and plans that help you as a business owner to take time AWAY from your business […]
Do you have questions about how to start or grow a business in Maine? Looking for FREE business resources or advising? Join us for information, confidential consulting with: CEI Women’s Business Center Advisor, Ruth Feldman District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Diane Sturgeon Drop-In Hours: 2pm-4pm, consultations are first come, first served. Location: Isle […]
The CEI Women’s Business Center has relaunched the Maine Women’s Business List, a free, public, searchable directory specifically for women owned businesses across the state! This initiative aims to enhance your customer visibility, networking opportunities, and promote collaboration among female entrepreneurs like yourself. We invite you to join the Maine Women’s Business List today! Registration […]
“Open Space” is a format for meeting and taking responsibility for what you want to learn or share about topics that mean something to YOU. We will take a short time at the beginning of Biz Fit to air the topics of interest for the hour. There are Four Open Space Principles and One Law […]
Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! Join us on the first Tuesday each month for a great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. […]
This 9-week cohort provides technical guidance to 10-12 women of color who are either at the pre-start or very early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Each session will be facilitated by Grace Mo-Phillips, WBC Business Advisor. Three sessions will be held in-person, the rest of the sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Through practical […]
Join Brand CEO, Mallika Malhotra to learn the essence of niche, it's significance, and its impact on your business. By narrowing your focus and skillset, you'll become KNOWN as a specialist and accelerate your business growth. In this 2-hour session, you'll gain clarity and specificity on what you offer and who your audience is. Let's […]
Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! Join us on the first Tuesday each month for a great conversation among business owners, at any stage. Come together to connect, share expertise, and learn from each other about running a business. […]
