January Biz Fit: Is Maine Made a Good Fit for your Business?

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

Are you ready? Do you Qualify? Our January guest speaker is Tammy Knight, Program Manager for Maine Made. Maine Made is a program offered through the State of Maine, which builds recognition for Maine products, their producers, and Maine industries. Tammy will share an overview of how Maine Made helps makers and artisans grow their business, and how and when small businesses should apply. If you are interested in scaling your business, leveraging the Maine brand identity, increasing your own brand awareness, and connecting to wholesale buyers, you won’t want to miss this informative networking event. Bring your coffee and

Free

Get a Handle on It! Tool Handle Making & Repair Workshop

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

Bring an old tool that needs a new handle and spend time carving and hafting. Suggested repairs: hammer, axe, chisel, splitting maul....Absolute beginners welcome! The workshop will be followed by an optional community potluck meal. Please RSVP on our website to let us know you'll be coming to either or both (workshop and potluck).

Free – $80
Event Series Square dancing in New Sharon

Square dancing in New Sharon

Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME 516 Cape Cod Hill Rd. (Rte. 134), New Sharon, ME, United States

Friendship Squares Dancing Club Invites you to join us for square dancing lessons: Every Monday night, from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm. Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, Maine Friendship Squares Dancing Club is square dancing in New Sharon at the Cape Cod Hill School from 6:30 to 8:00pm every Monday nights starting September 26th.  $5 per person per night.  Come and try it out.   Our group is fun and welcoming.  We meet every Monday night from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME starting September 26, 2022. $5 per person, per night.  Our caller

$5

FocusME: Winter 2024 Cohort

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

The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a peer group for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a facilitated peer group that provides a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers' experiences and expertise. Please note that in order to ensure that the group is filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth. The WBC will make the final recommendation with regards to participation. We will contact you to

Free

Boundaries for a Thriving Business

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

Many female business owners find that they are repeatedly asked to do unpaid work, work that is not within their skill set, or work that leaves them tired and at risk of burnout. However, running a business is not inherently draining -- especially when you have the tools to set healthy boundaries. In this 6-week cohort lead by Hannah Curtis, we will combine structured discussions and skill-building instruction to help you learn to say no, set limits, prioritize your work, and build and grow a business that really works for you. Join a group of supportive women business owners from all

Free

Propeller I

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

Tech for everyone should be made by everyone. Female entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges in starting and growing businesses and these challenges are amplified in the technology sector. That’s why we created Propeller. Our goal is to help creative, problem-solving women to develop tech-based businesses and form a network that supports the participation of women in technology. During this hands-on, online 4-week startup program, participants will receive guidance on their ideas as well as support from the program facilitators. After the program, participants will become part of a growing community of other exceptional alumnae in Maine who can help

Free

Martin Luther King Day service

Old South First Congregational Church, UCC 235 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United States

This year on Monday January 16 at 12 noon, Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministry will be celebrating the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Old South Congregational Church. For those who wish to zoom instead of attending in person, the zoom link will be https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81778993226 The service will include special music from Patricia Hayden and Patty Schoen, and from Inner Rhythm drumming circle. This year the special offering will be for the homeless. Please send checks made payable to First Congregational Church of Farmington, with the notation “MLK collection”. For any further information please email mclinticsmith@gmail.com

Free
Event Series Square dancing in New Sharon

Square dancing in New Sharon

Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME 516 Cape Cod Hill Rd. (Rte. 134), New Sharon, ME, United States

Friendship Squares Dancing Club Invites you to join us for square dancing lessons: Every Monday night, from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm. Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, Maine Friendship Squares Dancing Club is square dancing in New Sharon at the Cape Cod Hill School from 6:30 to 8:00pm every Monday nights starting September 26th.  $5 per person per night.  Come and try it out.   Our group is fun and welcoming.  We meet every Monday night from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME starting September 26, 2022. $5 per person, per night.  Our caller

$5

FocusME: Winter 2023 Cohort

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

The CEI Women’s Business Center and the Portland SCORE Chapter are collaborating to host FocusME, a peer group for female entrepreneurs. FocusME is a facilitated peer group that provides a supportive network of other female business owners; a place to work on personal and professional growth, a sense of accountability, and an opportunity to learn from your peers' experiences and expertise. Please note that in order to ensure that the group is filled with businesses that are non-competitive and in similar stages of growth the WBC will make the final recommendation with regards to participation. We will contact you to

Free

Mind Your Own Business: A 4-week Exercise to Plan your Business

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

Is the idea of preparing a business plan overwhelming? Whether you’ve been in business for years, or are imagining starting your own business, a plan can serve as your compass. It can help you to tell your story, to articulate your goals, and to design the actions that will help you get there. We will approach this lean planning process mindfully, in a low pressure, creative manner through independent prompts and responses to get the juices flowing. You’ll receive 1-2 prompts per week delivered to your inbox that will complement your independent work, the larger group discussion and partner conversations

Free