Country Square Quilters Meeting
Beans Corner Baptist Church 17 CHESTERVILLE ROAD, JAY, MECircle Insert and a mystery project. Call for more information.
Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect
The Lovely Idea Company 130 Main St, Farmington, MEJoin 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: The Lovely Idea Company at 130 Main St 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.
When to Hold ‘Em, Fold ’em
Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, MEFeeling pressure from increased labor rates, fuel prices, and stressed supply chains? Suffering from the wet summer and worried about heading into the off-season? Then join Maine SBDC at CEI Center Director Raynor Large for this webinar where we will look at strategies for understanding the financial tipping points in running your business and the path for moving forward. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to navigate your circumstance and there will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
Intro to Woman-Owned Certifications: Part 1 – Who’s Who?
Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, MEA 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 and the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification? How are they different and what are the benefits as a small business owner? Join us for this panel discussion to help with those questions! You’ll have the opportunity to hear from local people who can help you scale to the point of being ready for certification, help you with the applications, and help you utilize the certification(s) once you have them!
October Biz Fit: Got S.T.E.A.M.?
We often hear about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. While those are definitely useful skills for your business, what about Sustainability, Tenacity, Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, or Mentorship? What skills and abilities fuel your business? Bring your cup of tea or coffee. Let’s use this confidential and supportive space to share ideas, get ideas.
Country Square Quilters Meeting
Beans Corner Baptist Church 17 CHESTERVILLE ROAD, JAY, MEProject Bag and Ornament
Intro to Woman-Owned Certifications: Part 2 – How to Apply & FAQs
Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, MEA 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 and the Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification? How are they different and what are the benefits as a small business owner? Let’s dive in! In this 1-hour session, we will walk through the applications for WBENC and WOSB certification so that you’ll be ready to start your own application(s). There are many commonalities between the two applications and remember – if you are interested in both WBENC and WOSB, you can focus on the WBENC application and
DO Well & DO Good: A Panel Discussion
Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, METhe idea of wanting to do well in business, while doing good in the world, is on many entrepreneurs’ minds. For this session WBC Advisor Ruth Feldman will moderate a panel of business owners who meet those “double bottom lines” in their businesses. We’ll be joined by three founders and hear a bit about their journeys and the social and financial goals they’ve set as priority for their respective businesses. We’ll hear from Gabrielle Melchionda of Mad Gabs, Alissa Wetherbee of Axe Women, and Jen Litteral of Coffee Hound Coffee. We’ll hear their insights about; What initiatives or projects their businesses support &
Running a Home-based Business
Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, MELaunching a business can be daunting but launching your own home-based business has its own unique set of challenges. While the process seems simpler, business owners who operate from home still face a series of decisions that can determine success or create a rocky road to a jumbled business. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Maine SBDC at CEI Business Advisor Peter Piconi discussing the legal, financial, and social ramifications of operating your business from home. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at
Running a Home-based Business
Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, MELaunching a business can be daunting but launching your own home-based business has its own unique set of challenges. While the process seems simpler, business owners who operate from home still face a series of decisions that can determine success or create a rocky road to a jumbled business. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Maine SBDC at CEI Business Advisor Peter Piconi discussing the legal, financial, and social ramifications of operating your business from home. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at
Intro to Woman-Owned Certifications: Part 3 – Recap and Q+A
Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, MEA key growth strategy for many businesses is getting certified as woman-owned. But what exactly is certification, and how do you know if it’s right for you? Join us for a review of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Certification and the Women Owned Small Business Certification for women-owned businesses so you can determine the best next steps for you! In this 1-hour session, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from local people who can help you scale to the point of being ready for certification, help you with the applications, and help you utilize the certification(s) once you have them!
Country Square Quilters Meeting
Beans Corner Baptist Church 17 CHESTERVILLE ROAD, JAY, MEChristmas Tree Wall Hanging and a Mystery Project