For many small businesses, their first formal equity investment will come from an angel investor. In Maine, we have a robust network of angel investors who play a sizable role in our startup economy. In this second part of a three-part series on equity investments, you’ll learn about the ins and outs of leveraging angel investors to raise equity for your business. During this session, we’ll cover: What is angel investing? What does an angel investment mean for you and your business? What types of businesses are a good fit? What stage of business is a good fit? I think

As businesses grow and scale, venture capital may be a feasible source of equity investment. We are lucky to have several Maine-based venture capital funds that invest in our local startups. In this third part of a three-part series on equity investments, you’ll learn about the ins and outs of leveraging venture capital to raise equity for your business. During this session, we’ll cover: What is venture capital? What does a venture capital investment mean for you and your business? What types of businesses are a good fit? What stage of business is a good fit? What’s the “average” investment

Immigrant entrepreneurs in Maine bring a competitive advantage with international market knowledge, first-hand knowledge of foreign countries, and often proficiency in multiple languages. In this 2-part workshop, immigrant entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs will: Explore opportunities in exporting and importing goods, Discuss practical considerations in starting an export or import business, Review resources available to support international trade Both sessions are ideal for immigrant entrepreneurs in Maine looking to better understand the export/import processes. This 2-part series will be conducted in English on Zoom. Session Dates: April 6th, 12:30pm-1:30pm April 13th, 12:30pm-1:30pm Register to receive the Zoom link for both sessions!