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  • Friday, September 12

    Why do some brands feel instantly magnetic while others fade into the background? It’s not luck—it’s clarity of character.

    In this 2-hour workshop, Emily Willis of Modment Studio will dive into the power of brand archetypes: timeless personality frameworks that help businesses connect emotionally with their audience.

    Discover which archetype aligns with your business, how it shapes the way you communicate, and how to harness it to create a more cohesive and authentic brand experience.

    In this 2-hour session, you will:

    Learn what brand archetypes are and why they resonate across industries

    Take a simple quiz to help you uncover your brand’s primary archetype

    Learn how to apply your archetype to your messaging, visuals, and customer experience

    This is an interactive small-group session designed for small business owners who want to stand out by being more themselves. Through guided exercises and group discussions, you’ll gain practical insights into using archetypes to craft stronger emotional connections with your audience.

    You’ll leave with a mini guide of tone words, content prompts, and brand alignment tips tailored to your archetype — giving you a clear path to infuse more personality into your brand.

    Stop guessing how to “stand out.” Start showing up as the brand you were meant to be.

    This program is meant for Maine-Based business owners who are currently in business.

    Seats are limited, secure your spot today!

    Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Interpretation is available upon request.

    Price

    FREE

    Contact

    Tara Clark,
    2077510442,
    tara.clark@ceimaine.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center

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  • Tuesday, September 16

    Want to boost sales and connect with customers? This workshop provides the essential tools and strategies to create successful email campaigns. Learn to build targeted lists, craft compelling content, and track results. This workshop offers practical tips and best practices you can implement immediately to nurture customer relationships, drive traffic, and increase revenue. Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, join us and unlock the potential of email marketing for your small business!

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    SCORE Maine,
    2077721147,
    scoremaine@gmail.com

    Registration details

    Register for this free, online workshop at: https://www.score.org/centralmaine/event/email-marketing-small-businesses-0

    Hosted by

    SCORE Maine

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  • Wednesday, September 17

    Join us on September 17th as we kick off our Morning Menu Breakfast Event Series with an overview of Key Tax Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.

    This event is sponsored by Norway Savings Bank.

    Price

    Members: $45 | Non-Members: $55

    Contact

    Shelly Clark,
    2078740801,
    info@mereda.org

    Registration details

    Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by September 10. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after September 10.

    Prices increase by $10 after September 10.

    Hosted by

    MEREDA

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    A practical, three-part webinar series designed to demystify search engine optimization for small business owners and DIY web designers. Each session provides actionable insights to help small business owners improve their online presence—whether you're building a site from scratch, trying to attract more local customers, or crafting content that gets noticed. Learn how to build a strong SEO foundation, boost your local visibility, and create content that ranks and resonates. No tech background required!

    In the first part of this series, you'll learn how to optimize a website from the ground up. We’ll cover how search engines work, what affects rankings, and which elements are most important to get right early on.

    Bring your questions for a dynamic Q&A session!

    This is a free webinar put on by Maine SBDC and WanderWeb!

    Corey Daigle is the founder and CEO of WanderWeb, a Maine-based boutique agency (est. 2019) specializing in SEO-first web design for health, wellness, nonprofit, and MedSpa clients. She also leads DIY SEO workshops for small business owners, sharing practical guidance to improve Google visibility and website performance.

    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.edu

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    Aaron Cohen,
    N/A,
    aaron.cohen1@maine.edu

    Registration details

    Register for this free online webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/mubtucdr

    Hosted by

    Maine SBDC

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    Home + Energy Chats is a webinar series that brings together green building industry experts and those interested in learning more about healthy, efficient and sustainable homes.

    In September we will discuss investing in efficiency and clean energy. There is still time in 2025 to take advantage of federal tax credits while investing in solar, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and other technologies that will make your home more efficient. But what about when tax credits are no longer available in 2026? We’ll discuss the cost benefit analysis of investing in the efficiency of your home with or without tax credits.

    Tune in to our Home + Energy Chat with Bridget Gifford (Senior Program Manager, Efficiency Maine), Jesse Lore (Founder, Greenwave EV) and Andrew Hikade (Solar Design Specialist, ReVision Energy).

    Register now to join us on Wednesday, September 17 from 12-1.

    https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4417556108868/WN_ZwJ27HsEQqGny26OLUPtSA

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    Maggie Perkins,
    (207) 620-0055,
    maggie@thesunriseguide.com

    Registration details

    Register now to join us on Wednesday, September 17

    Hosted by

    Green & Healthy Maine HOMES

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    Grants often sound like “free money,” but what’s the real story? Are they just for nonprofits—or can for-profit businesses benefit too? In this workshop, we’ll demystify the world of grants and help you understand whether pursuing grant funding is the right move for your business or organization.

    You’ll learn:

    - The different types of grants available (federal, state, local, private)
    - Who qualifies and what funders are really looking for
    - The pros and cons of using grants to fund your work
    - What the application process actually involves
    - Common myths and red flags to watch out for

    This session is perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit leaders who want a no-nonsense look at how grants work—and how to determine if they’re worth your time.

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    SCORE Maine,
    2077721147,
    scoremaine@gmail.com

    Registration details

    Register for this free, online workshop at: https://www.score.org/northernmaine/event/grant-funding-101-risks-rewards-and-reality-2

    Hosted by

    SCORE Maine

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    Are you wondering how to finance your startup or grow an existing business? This live, online session is designed to answer your most pressing funding questions and help you explore financing options that align with your goals.

    If you're exploring bootstrapping, applying for grants, pursuing loans, lines of credit, or considering equity investment, this session will help you understand the pros and cons of each approach. You’ll have the opportunity to ask specific questions and get real-time feedback to support your funding strategy.

    To prepare or follow up after the session, check out these quick reads from SCORE:

    Funding Overview: Which Options Fit Your Business?
    Bootstrapping: Low-Cost, High-Control Funding
    Grants and Competitions: What to Know Before You Apply
    Debt Funding: What Lenders Look For

    What You’ll Learn:

    Available funding sources including debt, equity, grants, and bootstrapping
    How to prepare financials and funding requests with confidence
    What lenders and investors look for before offering capital
    Credit and documentation essentials that support your application
    How to build a funding plan that supports long-term growth

    Presented By:
    Joe Powers - Managing Director, Maine Venture Fund
    Julie Viola - Vice President, Commercial Banker, and Manager of Small Business Banking at Maine Community Bank

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    SCORE Maine,
    2077721147,
    scoremaine@gmail.com

    Registration details

    Register for this free, online workshop at: https://www.score.org/southernmaine/event/funding-your-business-qa-11

    Hosted by

    SCORE Maine

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    Maine entrepreneurs are invited to attend and participate in free interactive information sessions focused on starting, operating, and growing a small MedTech / Medical device development firm in Maine.

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    Darrell Williams,
    (207) 871-1700 Ext 725,
    DarrellWilliams1250@outlook.com

    Registration details

    Open

    Hosted by

    Darrell Williams (Eighteen Ventures)

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  • Thursday, September 18

    Sign up today to attend the Innovations in Early Education Showcase, a virtual resource fair designed specifically for child care providers who are looking to enhance their programs for their children, families, and employees! This dynamic session will feature local entrepreneurs and community programs who offer innovative strategies aimed at creating healthy spaces and engaging young learners in creative ways.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry experts and passionate advocates for early childhood education from right here in Maine! All child care providers, teachers, and community members are welcome and will leave equipped to incorporate new practices into their routines.

    Click here to RSVP: https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-innovations-in-early-education-showcase/

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    Emma Richardson,
    2074490959,
    cei.childcare@ceimaine.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    CEI Child Care Business Lab

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    Join us every Thursday for the Local Goods Market @ Fork Food Lab, your weekly celebration of local flavor, community vibes, and culinary creativity! This market features a rotating lineup of Fork Food Lab members and other Maine makers offering delicious bites, sips, and one-of-a-kind products.

    It’s the perfect after-work destination: grab a bite, connect with friends, and explore what Maine’s vibrant food scene has to offer. Whether you’re a die-hard foodie or just looking to support small businesses in a laid-back setting, the Local Goods Market is the place to be!

    Fork Food Lab is Maine’s only non-profit food business incubator and shared manufacturing and processing facility. They have around 80 small businesses working out of their shared commercial kitchen. Their mission is to support a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy in Maine, where food entrepreneurs are supported in their quest to produce high quality and sustainable products utilizing locally sourced ingredients.

    Follow @forkfoodlab on Instagram for weekly vendor updates

    Price

    Free!

    Contact

    Jillian Brazel,
    2075580881,
    jillian@forkfood.com

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Fork Food Lab

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    As a small business owner, you may have created your website, email account, Facebook page, or Google profile yourself, or had someone else set it up for you. But do you actually own and control those accounts? Many businesses unknowingly risk losing access to essential platforms due to poor setup, confusing permissions, or overlooked details. This session will help you untangle your digital presence and ensure your accounts are secure, properly structured, and truly yours.

    We’ll break down the most important platforms, social media, Google Business Profile, website hosting and domains, and email accounts, explaining what they are, how they work together, and what steps you need to take to protect your digital assets. You’ll leave with more clarity and confidence about how your marketing tools are set up and how to avoid common (and costly) mistakes.

    Key Takeaways:

    Understand how your digital accounts should be structured for control and security
    Navigate the confusion between Facebook Business tools and Instagram
    Learn the difference between domain registration, hosting, and your website platform
    Ensure you have ownership and admin-level access to all critical accounts
    Know your options for business email accounts (e.g., Microsoft, Google Workspace)

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    SCORE Maine,
    2077721147,
    scoremaine@gmail.com

    Registration details

    Register for this free, online webinar at: https://www.score.org/southernmaine/event/get-your-digital-accounts-order

    Hosted by

    SCORE Maine

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    🤖 “How to” – Marketing & Protecting Your Family Business 🪪
    How To Promote and Protect your Brand with a focus on the advantages of calling out being family-owned in the buy local movement
    With the changing landscape of traditional and social media, companies need to fill the well with positive PR for if and when they need to contain a crisis. Having a team of experts at your fingertips will help you not only stand out with your brand on good days but to be ready for when things may take an unexpected turn.

    Learn how to promote and protect your family business by planting a solid brand strategy and growing your reputation through the power of positive PR. We’ll explore how calling out your ‘family-owned’ status helps you thrive in the buy local movement!

    We’ll cover the following concepts:

    What goes into a brand?
    What is a crisis vs bad news (legal, liability, insurance, breach…)
    Ways to grow your reputation.
    Things that impact your reputation.
    Key takeaways and resources
    What is the value of promoting “family-owned” in the buy local economy ethos
    Speakers:

    Paula Stanton, Broadreach Public Relations
    David Farmer, Bernstein Shur
    Keith Turley, Turley Publications
    Tom Estabrook, Estabrook’s

    Sponsored by: The Breakwater Group at Morgan Stanely and Mainebiz

    Price

    0-$35

    Contact

    Brooke Stewart,
    2072812414,
    brooke@fambusiness.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Institute for Family-Owned Business (IFOB)

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  • Tuesday, September 23

    Interested in tapping into Maine’s winter tourism economy?

    Winter is one of Maine’s most vibrant tourism seasons and a unique opportunity for businesses of all types to connect with seasonal visitors and locals alike. In this webinar, Business Advisor Dion Olmstead will present key trends, consumer behaviors, and practical strategies to help small businesses make the most of the winter months.

    Topics include:

    - What winter tourists are looking for in Maine
    - Ways to market your business during the colder season
    - Ideas for packaging, partnerships, and promotions

    Whether you’re already operating in a tourist area or exploring new opportunities, this session will help you plan and stand out this winter.

    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.edu

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    Aaron Cohen,
    N/A,
    aaron.cohen1@maine.edu

    Registration details

    Register for this free online webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/3p99a3uz

    Hosted by

    Maine SBDC

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