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Wednesday, May 1
Are you considering buying or selling a business but unsure where to start? Join us for an invaluable online workshop where seasoned entrepreneurs share their firsthand experiences and expert insights. Gain insider knowledge, learn from real-life experiences, and get your burning questions answered by our panel of experts.
Our panel features three distinguished business owners, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. Adam Boucher, a SCORE mentor and former owner of a successful Portland-based pet care business, offers firsthand insights into the process of selling a business in today's market. Fred Grant, another SCORE mentor, shares his remarkable journey of expanding his business portfolio, which includes a radio station, movie theater, and pizza restaurant, surpassing profit expectations along the way. Janice Johnston, a SCORE client experienced in both buying and selling businesses, provides invaluable insights into the intricacies of navigating these transactions.PriceFree
ContactAdam Boucher,
(207) 772-1147,
scoremaine@gmail.comRegistration detailsRegister at https://www.score.org/centralmaine/event/insider-advice-buying-or-selling-a-business-online
Hosted bySCORE Maine
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Friday, May 3
Are you involved in a start-up or an ongoing wellness-related business?
Massage, therapy, yoga, mindfulness, doula or other wellness related practice?
Come share your experience or learn from others about the particular rewards and challenges associated with providing wellness services to others.
How do you care for your clients, yourself, your BUSINESS?
Join us to share, to listen, to learn in this safe forum for conversation!
Register Today!PriceFREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.orgRegistration details Hosted byCoastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
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Monday, May 6
Kick off the 3rd Annual SBA Maine Export Week as we gather in-person at the Custom House in Portland.
Connect with fellow exporters from Maine in forging valuable relationships and sharing insights on navigating the global marketplace.
Engage with a panel of seasoned exporters as they share their inspiring stories of selling abroad and divulge on the challenges encountered.
Location: US Custom House, Portland ME 04101
Register Today!PriceFREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.orgRegistration details Hosted byCoastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
Kick off the 3rd Annual SBA Maine Export Week as we gather in-person at the Custom House in Portland.
Connect with fellow exporters from Maine in forging valuable relationships and sharing insights on navigating the global marketplace.
Engage with a panel of seasoned exporters as they share their inspiring stories of selling abroad and divulge on the challenges encountered.PriceFree
ContactCharles Weidhas,
(207) 772-1147,
scoremaine@gmail.comRegistration detailsRegister at https://www.score.org/centralmaine/event/unlocking-opportunities-gateway-global-markets
Hosted bySCORE Maine
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Tuesday, May 7
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 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.
Location: Wears and Wares at 413 Wilton Road Farmington, ME 04938.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Agenda:
7:30 am-8:00 am - Facilitated conversation/educational presentation.
8:00am - 9:00am Meet, Share, & Connect - stay and chat, depart when you need to.PriceFREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@Ceimaine.orgRegistration details Hosted byCoastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
SBA export finance programs and ExIm Bank’s export insurance programs exist to empower exporters in effectively managing and mitigating export transaction risks, thereby amplifying the success and profitability of their international trade ventures.
Join this Zoom workshop to gain insights into these programs as representatives from SBA, ExIm Bank, and local banks come together to provide a comprehensive overview.
Delve into the intricacies of these initiatives and opportunities to bolster your export endeavors.
Register Today!PriceFREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.orgRegistration details Hosted byCoastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
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Wednesday, May 8
Microaggressions are subtle verbal or behavioral slights and indignities based on membership in a social group. They are a form of discrimination and are significantly harmful to the individuals and groups targeted and the organization as a whole even though they are sometimes unintentional or presented in a joking way.
The goal of Microaggression Prevention and Response Training is to help build awareness of the common types of identity-based microaggressions and offer methods for effective early intervention and response. Skillful intervention in response to bias at the microaggression level can have the effect of shifting group culture and preventing escalation into more overt verbal and physical harassment.
This 2-hour training will explore types and examples of microaggressions, barriers to intervention, elements of safety assessment, and the 6 Ds of intervention: Direct, De-escalate, Distract, Delegate, Delay, and Document. Participants will also gain tools for managing adrenalin in stressful situations, ways of using facial expression, body language and voice in effective communication, and practice interventions in real scenarios which have impacted people across the state. Each training uses verbal and physical activities, discussion, and small group work to engage participants and create a supportive and creative learning environment.
Conscious Revolution offers transformative coaching, consulting, and community experiences that invite leaders to tune into their hearts to share their authenticity and coherence with the world.
Learn more at https://www.consciousrevolution.comPrice$60
ContactMargot Fine,
207.650.3449,
margot@consciousrevolution.comRegistration detailsRegister online to receive Zoom link.
Hosted byConscious Revolution
Build your network in the global market with assistance from resourceful partners.
Maine International Trade Center will highlight 3 key export resources for deciding next steps!
We'll spotlight funding opportunities for small businesses and offer insight into Maine's international trade support system!
Register Today!
Join us for each the session of SBA Export Week. Click the links below to learn more and register:
SBA Export Week Day 4: Expand Your Horizons: A Primer on Exporting for Small BusinessPriceFREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.orgRegistration details Hosted byCoastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
Are you a small business owner looking to boost your visibility and attract new customers? Join us for a webinar by Maine SBDC Business Advisor Eric Treworgy that will show you how you can leverage press releases as a powerful tool for small business growth. Whether you're launching a new product, announcing a milestone, or sharing industry insights, press releases can help you amplify your message and achieve your business objectives. Eric will provide practical strategies to help you create compelling stories that attract attention and maximum media coverage of your business.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact mainesbdc@maine.eduPriceFREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.orgRegistration details Hosted byCoastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
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Thursday, May 9
The Summit brings together businesses, government, nonprofits, and individuals committed to limiting climate change and preparing for a future for Maine. It is the state's largest gathering of people who are focusing on how Maine is changing and how climate change will reshape our economy.
Price$95.00
ContactJeff Marks,
207-956-1264,
jeff@climateworkmaine.orgRegistration detailshttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-summit-on-maines-economy-climate-change-tickets-818671256767
Hosted byClimateWork Maine
A touchstone before we shift into summer - whatever summer means for you.
Summer can be many things - the busiest time for your business, the growing season, vacation and visitors, a shift in schedule for your family, a quieter time for your work, or many of these things all at once.
This 4.5-hour workshop, facilitated by Leigh Tillman, you'll recognize the seasonal shifts in your business and align your plans accordingly while maintaining focus on your overarching business goals. This workshop aims to support the continuity of your business planning, so that come September, you have moved your goals forward and are ready for the fall.
Through group discussions, pair conversations, and individual focus time, we will:
Consider what wisdom this past winter has offered us,
Identify and hone what goals and threads we want to carry through into the rest of the year,
Establish a plan for maintaining your goals and,
Determine a realistic approach to these plans through the coming summer and beyond!
After this session, you will walk away with:
a clearer picture of the annual cycles in your business,
an array of perspectives on what other entrepreneurs are considering in looking at these seasonal shifts, and
an individualized framework for working with your overarching business goals in mind for future seasonal shifts.
This workshop is for Maine-based female entrepreneurs who have been in business for at least 6 months.
Location: Coastal Enterprises Inc., 30 Federal St. Brunswick, ME 04011
Light refreshments will be provided.
REGISTER TODAY!
Fee: $ 15.00
Email: wbc@ceimaine.orgPrice15.00
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@Ceimaine.orgRegistration details Hosted byCoastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
The Maine Small Business Development Center and CEI Women's Business Center business advisors will walk through various tools to help small businesses identify target markets and strategies to start exporting products.
Join this session to gain hands-on tips on the initial steps to embark on international trade as a small business!
Register Today!PriceFREE
ContactTara Clark,
2075045875,
tara.clark@ceimaine.orgRegistration details Hosted byCoastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center
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Wednesday, May 15
Make plans to join us for a discussion around informed urban planning. We will aim to layer in information on utilizing historic tax credits, condo legislation, ReCode, etc.
Doors Open – 12:00 PM (Lunch will not be provided.)
Registration – 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Program: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cocktail Hour: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Full event details can be found by visiting www.mereda.org.PriceFull event details can be found by visiting www.mereda.org.
ContactShelly Clark,
207-874-0801 ,
info@mereda.orgRegistration details Hosted byMEREDA
From social media management to decision-making support, AI can help in so many different areas of business operations, from organization to accounting and decision-making to social media. In this workshop, we will cover a spectrum of AI solutions designed to elevate your small business, and cover some of the reasons AI might not work for you.
Throughout the workshop, we'll candidly discuss both the advantages and challenges associated with AI adoption. While AI offers efficiency gains, data-driven insights, and improved customer experiences, participants will gain insights into potential cost considerations, ongoing development challenges, and the importance of mindful integration.
Sponsored by SCORE Maine and Startup MainePriceFree
ContactDan Reed,
(207) 772-1147,
scoremaine@gmail.comRegistration detailsRegister at https://www.score.org/southernmaine/event/unlocking-power-ai-a-beginners-guide-business
Hosted bySCORE Maine
Join us for our in-person workshop, One Page Marketing Plan for Your Business! Designed to arm entrepreneurs and small business owners with the foundational knowledge needed to navigate the dynamic world of marketing. Through this workshop, participants will craft their personalized one-page marketing plan, enabling them to outline clear objectives, identify target audiences, and strategize tactics for successful implementation.
From leveraging social media platforms, orchestrating impactful events, crafting your website, attending trade shows and conducting insightful market research, this workshop equips attendees with practical insights and actionable strategies to kickstart their marketing journey with confidence and clarity. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your business vision into a compelling marketing narrative!PriceFree
ContactStephanie Miller,
(207) 772-1147,
scoremaine@gmail.comRegistration detailsRegister at https://www.score.org/southernmaine/event/one-page-marketing-plan-your-business
Hosted bySCORE Maine
