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  • Wednesday, May 1

    Are you considering buying or selling a business but unsure where to start? Join us for an invaluable online workshop where seasoned entrepreneurs share their firsthand experiences and expert insights. Gain insider knowledge, learn from real-life experiences, and get your burning questions answered by our panel of experts.

    Our panel features three distinguished business owners, each bringing a unique perspective to the table. Adam Boucher, a SCORE mentor and former owner of a successful Portland-based pet care business, offers firsthand insights into the process of selling a business in today's market. Fred Grant, another SCORE mentor, shares his remarkable journey of expanding his business portfolio, which includes a radio station, movie theater, and pizza restaurant, surpassing profit expectations along the way. Janice Johnston, a SCORE client experienced in both buying and selling businesses, provides invaluable insights into the intricacies of navigating these transactions.

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    Adam Boucher,
    (207) 772-1147,
    scoremaine@gmail.com

    Registration details

    Register at https://www.score.org/centralmaine/event/insider-advice-buying-or-selling-a-business-online

    Hosted by

    SCORE Maine

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  • Wednesday, May 8

    Microaggressions are subtle verbal or behavioral slights and indignities based on membership in a social group. They are a form of discrimination and are significantly harmful to the individuals and groups targeted and the organization as a whole even though they are sometimes unintentional or presented in a joking way.

    The goal of Microaggression Prevention and Response Training is to help build awareness of the common types of identity-based microaggressions and offer methods for effective early intervention and response. Skillful intervention in response to bias at the microaggression level can have the effect of shifting group culture and preventing escalation into more overt verbal and physical harassment.

    This 2-hour training will explore types and examples of microaggressions, barriers to intervention, elements of safety assessment, and the 6 Ds of intervention: Direct, De-escalate, Distract, Delegate, Delay, and Document. Participants will also gain tools for managing adrenalin in stressful situations, ways of using facial expression, body language and voice in effective communication, and practice interventions in real scenarios which have impacted people across the state. Each training uses verbal and physical activities, discussion, and small group work to engage participants and create a supportive and creative learning environment.

    Conscious Revolution offers transformative coaching, consulting, and community experiences that invite leaders to tune into their hearts to share their authenticity and coherence with the world.
    Learn more at https://www.consciousrevolution.com

    Price

    $60

    Contact

    Margot Fine,
    207.650.3449,
    margot@consciousrevolution.com

    Registration details

    Register online to receive Zoom link.

    Hosted by

    Conscious Revolution

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    Build your network in the global market with assistance from resourceful partners.

    Maine International Trade Center will highlight 3 key export resources for deciding next steps!

    We'll spotlight funding opportunities for small businesses and offer insight into Maine's international trade support system!

    Register Today!

    Join us for each the session of SBA Export Week. Click the links below to learn more and register:

    SBA Export Week Day 4: Expand Your Horizons: A Primer on Exporting for Small Business

    Price

    FREE

    Contact

    Tara Clark,
    2075045875,
    tara.clark@ceimaine.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center

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  • Thursday, May 9

    The Summit brings together businesses, government, nonprofits, and individuals committed to limiting climate change and preparing for a future for Maine. It is the state's largest gathering of people who are focusing on how Maine is changing and how climate change will reshape our economy.

    Price

    $95.00

    Contact

    Jeff Marks,
    207-956-1264,
    jeff@climateworkmaine.org

    Registration details

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-summit-on-maines-economy-climate-change-tickets-818671256767

    Hosted by

    ClimateWork Maine

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    A touchstone before we shift into summer - whatever summer means for you.
    Summer can be many things - the busiest time for your business, the growing season, vacation and visitors, a shift in schedule for your family, a quieter time for your work, or many of these things all at once.

    This 4.5-hour workshop, facilitated by Leigh Tillman, you'll recognize the seasonal shifts in your business and align your plans accordingly while maintaining focus on your overarching business goals. This workshop aims to support the continuity of your business planning, so that come September, you have moved your goals forward and are ready for the fall.

    Through group discussions, pair conversations, and individual focus time, we will:

    Consider what wisdom this past winter has offered us,
    Identify and hone what goals and threads we want to carry through into the rest of the year,
    Establish a plan for maintaining your goals and,
    Determine a realistic approach to these plans through the coming summer and beyond!
    After this session, you will walk away with:

    a clearer picture of the annual cycles in your business,
    an array of perspectives on what other entrepreneurs are considering in looking at these seasonal shifts, and
    an individualized framework for working with your overarching business goals in mind for future seasonal shifts.
    This workshop is for Maine-based female entrepreneurs who have been in business for at least 6 months.

    Location: Coastal Enterprises Inc., 30 Federal St. Brunswick, ME 04011

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    REGISTER TODAY!

    Fee: $ 15.00

    Email: wbc@ceimaine.org

    Price

    15.00

    Contact

    Tara Clark,
    2075045875,
    tara.clark@Ceimaine.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center

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  • Wednesday, May 15

    Make plans to join us for a discussion around informed urban planning. We will aim to layer in information on utilizing historic tax credits, condo legislation, ReCode, etc.

    Doors Open – 12:00 PM (Lunch will not be provided.)
    Registration – 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
    Program: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Cocktail Hour: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Full event details can be found by visiting www.mereda.org.

    Price

    Full event details can be found by visiting www.mereda.org.

    Contact

    Shelly Clark,
    207-874-0801 ,
    info@mereda.org

    Registration details

    Hosted by

    MEREDA

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    From social media management to decision-making support, AI can help in so many different areas of business operations, from organization to accounting and decision-making to social media. In this workshop, we will cover a spectrum of AI solutions designed to elevate your small business, and cover some of the reasons AI might not work for you.

    Throughout the workshop, we'll candidly discuss both the advantages and challenges associated with AI adoption. While AI offers efficiency gains, data-driven insights, and improved customer experiences, participants will gain insights into potential cost considerations, ongoing development challenges, and the importance of mindful integration.

    Sponsored by SCORE Maine and Startup Maine

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    Dan Reed,
    (207) 772-1147,
    scoremaine@gmail.com

    Registration details

    Register at https://www.score.org/southernmaine/event/unlocking-power-ai-a-beginners-guide-business

    Hosted by

    SCORE Maine

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    Join us for our in-person workshop, One Page Marketing Plan for Your Business! Designed to arm entrepreneurs and small business owners with the foundational knowledge needed to navigate the dynamic world of marketing. Through this workshop, participants will craft their personalized one-page marketing plan, enabling them to outline clear objectives, identify target audiences, and strategize tactics for successful implementation.

    From leveraging social media platforms, orchestrating impactful events, crafting your website, attending trade shows and conducting insightful market research, this workshop equips attendees with practical insights and actionable strategies to kickstart their marketing journey with confidence and clarity. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your business vision into a compelling marketing narrative!

    Price

    Free

    Contact

    Stephanie Miller,
    (207) 772-1147,
    scoremaine@gmail.com

    Registration details

    Register at https://www.score.org/southernmaine/event/one-page-marketing-plan-your-business

    Hosted by

    SCORE Maine

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