Community Events
Community Events
Events
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Free Business Resource Workshop and Advising at the Millinocket Library
Virtual EventHave a small business idea? Need a Business Plan? Want to grow your business? We’re here to help! Join this 1.5-hour workshop with CEI WBC Business Advisor, Ruth Feldman, to learn about useful resources to start or grow your business, including: No-cost, confidential business advising services Small business loans Free small business resources Introduction to […]
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What’s New in 2026? Compliance Updates Every Maine Business Owner Should Know
Virtual EventNew year, new rules. Join us for a deep dive into the major compliance updates affecting Maine employers in 2026. We’ll cover changes to wage and hour laws, overtime and tip rules under the “Big Beautiful Bill,” updates to Maine Paid Leave and PFML, Secure 2.0 retirement plan requirements, and more. You’ll walk away with […]
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Sea State: Developing the Blue Economy & Supporting Working Waterfronts
Gulf of Maine Research Institute 350 Commercial Street, Portland, United StatesThe Gulf of Maine is warming faster than many of the world’s oceans, but its productivity is driven by a unique combination of factors—global currents, ocean floor, and more—that create a dynamic and resilient environment. This complexity could be the key to its ability to withstand climate change. Similarly, the coastal communities along its shores […]
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Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification Info Session
Virtual EventA key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification? What are the benefits to a small business owner? In this 1-hour info session, Meghan Cunningham, WBENC New England Certification Manager at Center for Women & Enterprise will review the WBENC […]
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