Ongoing

Storytelling workshops continue

Have you ever wished you could keep a crowd on the edge of their seats with a good story? Well now is your chance! The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has received a Discovery Grant from the Onion Foundation to host Storytelling Workshops. The workshops will be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Come craft your story with our favorite funny man, storyteller extraordinaire and RLRS English teacher, Tim Straub. Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for your own story, something that really happened to you. Since you are telling a true story,

Event Series Scaling Up: From Strategy to Action

Scaling Up: From Strategy to Action

Zoom

Scaling your business means increasing revenue while also increasing efficiency. While the pandemic still lingers, what does your business need to scale? More employees? Increased efficiency through new systems or equipment? Or more robust or seamless distribution through clearer procedures? Join Facilitator Tara Paluck in this interactive 4-part workshop series to identify your specific needs to scale, evaluate your options, develop a plan to get it done, and discover new tools for the future. You will leave with a plan of action for what you need to do to scale now and in the future. This workshop is beneficial for

Free

Start and Grow Your Woman-Owned Business

Zoom

Are you looking to start or grow your Maine woman-owned business? Join CEI Women Business Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to learn more about how to grow your small business. From micro loans to commercial real estate loans, learn how SBA works with area lenders to provide the capital your small business needs to be successful. Jim Pineau, Senior Area Manager for SBA’s Maine District Office will provide information on the SBA’s loan guaranty programs and how to access them. Lorri Brown, CEI WBC Program Director will share best practices for creating a winning business plan, financial

Free

Website Development: Enhance and Market Like a Pro

Zoom

Want to take your website to the next level? In this 6-week cohort lead by WBC Website Consultant, Mercedes Arnold, you will evaluate the goals you have for your website, gain a deeper understanding of the connection between your website and social media, and learn techniques for marketing your website and improve your site's SEO to help boost search engine visibility. Each week, our 2- hour session will help you implement improvements to your website, understand who is visiting your site, try out new techniques to develop your site in line with your goals, and receive feedback from a supportive

Free