Collaborative Living Workshop & Potluck

Maine Local Living School 71 Lake Drive, Temple, ME, United States

Collaborative Living Maine is bringing their Stone Soup Series to Maine Local Living School! This is an opportunity to mingle and learn about examples of and opportunities for living in community. It will include a workshop with Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative Project Coordinator, Thea Hart, about the Steps to Starting a Community followed by small group discussion. All ages and levels of community curiosity are welcome. If you are able, please bring a dish and/or snack to share for the potluck lunch.

Free

Winter Sowing

Mt. Vernon Community Center 2 Main St., Mt. Vernon, ME, ME, United States

Winter seed sowing in clear plastic containers that act as mini greenhouses is an easy, inexpensive way to start seedlings.  Come learn how to do it, and start some seedlings of your own!  The program will be presented by wonderful local gardener, Rhonda Marquis, on Sunday, March 5, at 1PM at the Mt. Vernon Community Center.  Materials will be provided, but it would be helpful if you bring a gallon milk jug & some seeds to share.  Limit is 15 participants, and pre-registration is required.  To pre-register, call (293-2565) or email (librarian@drshawlibrary.org) the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library in Mt. Vernon.

Free

What the CEI WBC can do for you: from aspiring entrepreneurs to seasoned business owners

Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, ME, United States

Join the CEI Women’s Business Center and Island Institute for a virtual information session to learn about the CEI WBC's no-cost, confidential business service support and resources. This session will give you an overview of the individual advising opportunities, available workshops and resources, learning cohorts where you can dive deep into relevant topics with peers. Regardless of whether you are in idea stage, start-up, or growth mode, or are looking to network and learn with other female entrepreneurs this session will introduce you to the WBC and to each other! This program is geared towards those women and businesses based on any

Free

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification 101

Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, ME, United States

Each year, the Federal Government awards about 10% of all federal contract dollars to Small Disadvantaged Businesses. In this 1-hour workshop, Leesah Patt, Disadvantaged Business Services Specialist at Eastern Maine Development Corporation will present on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification. What are the benefits of being a certified DBE? Who is eligible? How do I apply for the certification? There will be time for Q+A, come with questions!

Free

Western Maine Audubon presents: “Great Blue Herons in Maine,” presented by Danielle D’Auria

UMF Preble Hall--Thomas Auditorium 173 High Street, Farmington, ME

Western Maine Audubon invites the general public to a free live talk titled, “Great Blue Herons in Maine,” presented by Danielle D’Auria of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The talk will be held on Wednesday, March 8th from 7:00-8:30 pm in UMF’s Thomas Auditorium at 173 High Street, Farmington. Did you ever wonder where Maine’s Great Blue Herons go in winter, and what path they travel to get there? Since 2016, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife has deployed lightweight GPS tracking devices on Great Blue Herons to follow their movements during nesting, migration, and wintering.

Free

Inspirational Businesswomen of Maine – Resiliency Leads to Success

United States Customs House 312 Fore St, Portland, ME, United States

Please join SCORE and SBA Resource Partners Maine Small Business Development Center, Maine Veterans Business Outreach Center, and us at the CEI Women's Business Centers as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a panel discussion including small business owners and small business resources. Margo Walsh, Founder and CEO of Maine Works will be our Keynote Speaker. Hear more about how these incredible businesswomen have been successful during challenging times and the resources available to help you as you start, grow, or expand your business! Register today for this empowering event to be held on March 28th from 9am to 10:30am at the US Custom House, 312 Fore Street, Portland, ME

Free

Inspirational Businesswomen of Maine – Resiliency Leads to Success

United States Customs House 312 Fore St, Portland, ME, United States

Please join SCORE and SBA Resource Partners Maine Small Business Development Center, Maine Veterans Business Outreach Center, and us at the CEI Women's Business Centers as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a panel discussion including small business owners and small business resources. Margo Walsh, Founder and CEO of Maine Works will be our Keynote Speaker. Hear more about how these incredible businesswomen have been successful during challenging times and the resources available to help you as you start, grow, or expand your business! Register today for this empowering event to be held on March 28th from 9am to 10:30am at the US Custom House, 312 Fore Street, Portland, ME

Free

Upta’ Camp: So you want to run a Camp?

Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, ME, United States

Whether you are in start-up mode, or part of a family dynasty that needs updating, this session is for you. We’ll learn from two experienced camp operators, Katie Dunn of Pleasant Mountain Camp, and Rheanna Sinnett of Otoykwa and Just Add Water Floating Camps. In a moderated discussion plus an interactive Q+A , we’ll share some of the basics and successful practices from rustic to “glamping”, how your vision translates into business model, legal / entity structure, and behind the scenes marketing ideas and reservation system. Register Today!

Free

Friends, Family, Fools: Accepting Equity Investment from People You Know

Online via Zoom 30 Federal St, Brunswick, ME, United States

Many entrepreneurs fund the early stages of their business with investments from friends, family, and other people in their personal and professional networks. In this first part of a three-part series on equity investments, you’ll learn about the ins and outs of leveraging your network to raise equity for your business. During this session, we’ll cover: What is equity, and how is it different than debt? What does it mean for your business to take on an equity investment? What are the different kinds of investments and their respective pros and cons? What should you consider when taking money from

Free

BIPOC Woman Business Navigator

CEI Women's Business Center South 2 Portland Fish Pier, Portland, ME, United States

This 12-week cohort provides technical guidance to 10-12 women of color who are either at the pre-start or very early stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Each 90 minute, in-person session will be facilitated by Grace Mo-Phillips, WBC Business Advisor. Through practical business training and peer discussions, participants help one another define and refine their business ideas, identify where the opportunities and challenges lie, and develop strategies to overcome barriers in starting or growing their business. At the end of the cohort, participants will have a clearly defined business plan using the Business Model Canvas. Participants will also learn about available resources

Free