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  • Wednesday, February 12

    What are my federal tax obligations as a self-employed person? How can I estimate my taxes? What deadlines do I need to adhere to?

    Understand your federal taxes as a small business ahead of tax season!

    Join this session to learn from Nancy Feliciano, Senior Stakeholder Liaison, at the Internal Revenue Service Communications & Liaison office.

    In this 1-hour webinar, Nancy will review federal tax obligations for the Self-Employed including:

    Federal tax obligations for a Sole Prop, or LLC (single-member vs. multi-member)
    Filing deadlines and How to submit quarterly taxes
    Guidance on how to estimate your taxes.
    Federal Taxes associated with employees (unemployment taxes, tax withholdings)
    How to find answers/where reliable resources are for the self-employed.
    There will be a Q+A at the end of the presentation.

    Register Today!

    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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  • Monday, February 24

    Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is excited to offer our Spring 2025 Career Fair, open to all SJC students, alumni, and community members on Monday, February 24, 2025 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm in Mike McDevitt Court, Alfond Center.

    Whether you are looking for an internship or a job after graduation, Career Fairs are a great way to make progress in your search and interface directly with employers. This experience will allow you to:

    Meet in person with employers and practice your networking skills.

    Discover new internship and career opportunities.

    Make an impression. Bring your unique perspective to the table, and make the most out of this valuable in-person experience.

    If you have any questions about the Saint Joseph's College of Maine Spring 2024 Career Fair or are an employer looking to reserve a table please contact the Career Studio at careerstudio@sjcme.edu.

    Price

    $75 for Business to reserve a table

    Free for all Career Fair Attendees

    Contact

    Troy Hendricks,
    2078937575,
    careerstudio@sjcme.edu

    Registration details

    Employers Register before Feburary 10th

    Hosted by

    Saint Joseph's College of Maine

  • Tuesday, February 25

    Spokeswomen: a facilitated peer group designed to help female entrepreneurs become more persuasive and effective communicators for a wide range of situations.

    How does it work? Through this highly interactive 8-week online program, participants will gain clarity and develop their own personal style of speaking about their business. Each session is an opportunity to practice storytelling through a range of speaking scenarios, all with a supportive sounding board of female entrepreneurs who provide feedback and encouragement. Through supplementary homework exercises, participants deepen their understanding of persuasive speaking tools and techniques to be a confident and effective communicator.

    The Spokeswomen cohort has a maximum of 10 participants to allow for ample speaking opportunities along with fostering connection and vulnerability among participants.

    From scenarios including casual inquiries about your business to professional elevator pitches, Spokeswomen will provide a space for you to practice techniques for all types of situations so you can feel confident speaking on the spot.

    “Spokeswomen gave me all of the information I never knew I needed! By the end of the course, I was able to confidently and clearly define who I am as a professional and explain my services and their benefits. I learned tricks for making my speeches and content entertaining, engaging, and relatable. I’ve been afraid of promoting my business because I didn’t have the words to market in a convincing way. I no doubt believe that my business will grow now that I’ve gotten over this hurdle. It has been the missing link.” – Spokeswomen Participant Summer 2022

    When does Spokeswomen begin? We will be kicking off our Winter 2025 Spokeswomen cohort on February 25th. Sessions will be 2-hours, from 4pm-6pm, meeting virtually via Zoom for 8 weeks.

    What happens at the end of the course? The course will culminate with a virtual speaking event, at which each participant will present their “goal speech” and get a final.

    Who should sign up? Maine-based female entrepreneurs who are currently in business.

    How much does the program cost? Typically, this program costs $250 per person but for our Winter 2025 cohort, we will be offering this free of charge.

    What if my business does not entail public speaking? Spokeswomen will help to build your comfort with speaking up in all kinds of situations that you may find yourself in as an entrepreneur — making a pitch, speaking in front of groups, interviewing, selling, negotiating, and more. No matter what kind of business you own, your ability to communicate your message is essential.

    Session Dates: Spokeswomen will meet on Zoom on the following dates:

    Tuesday, February 25th 4:00pm-6:00pm

    Tuesday, March 4th 4:00pm-6:00pm

    Tuesday, March 11th 4:00pm-6:00pm

    Tuesday, March 18th 4:00pm-6:00pm

    Tuesday, March 25th 4:00pm-6:00pm

    Tuesday, April 1st 4:00pm-6:00pm

    Tuesday, April 8th 4:00pm-6:00pm

    Tuesday, April 15th 4:00pm-6:00pm

    Register Today!

    Price

    FREE

    Contact

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

    Registration details

    Registration is Required

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center

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  • Thursday, February 27

    Do you have a business idea or fledgling business that could benefit from some structure, intentionality, and thoughtful and informed planning?

    Because female entrepreneurs continue to face unique challenges, this program is designed to help problem-solving women build a strong foundation for tech-enabled* businesses that are both innovative and sustainable.

    During this hands-on, 12-week online program, participants will develop a business model canvas; using it to validate assumptions, identify key customer segments, and define clear value propositions and revenue streams. This program will offer valuable insights into market opportunities and help participants craft compelling pitch statements for their business.

    In addition to facilitated session and peer learning opportunities, each participant will also receive 4 hours of 1:1 coaching with the facilitator outside of regular sessions to refine their business plan and take their idea to the next level.

    After the program, participants become part of a growing community of other exceptional alumnae in Maine who can help them build their business.

    Facilitator: Ashley Baldwin has extensive experience advising technology startups in Maine and building products across nonprofits and startups. She spends her time kayaking, hiking and volunteering across her community in the Midcoast.

    Qualifications: You must be a Maine-based female entrepreneur to participate. Participants do not need any specific experience or expertise to participate.

    We recommend having a concrete business idea in mind when you register, as this will help ensure the best experience for your business development. After registration, we’ll reach out to learn more about your idea and confirm your attendance at all sessions.

    *We define “tech-enabled” as using a website, social media, AI, or other online tools to manage, market, and grow your business.

    Program Dates:

    Thursday, February 27th 11:00am-12:30pm

    Thursday, March 6th 11:00am-12:30pm

    Thursday, March 13th 11:00am-12:30pm

    Thursday, March 20th 11:00am-12:30pm

    Thursday, March 27th 11:00am -12:30pm

    Thursday, April 3rd 11:00am -12:30pm

    Thursday, April 10th 11:00am -12:30pm

    Thursday, April 17th 11:00am-12:30pm

    (No Session April 24th)

    Thursday, May 1st 11:00am 12:30pm

    Thursday, May 8th 11:00am-12:30pm

    Thursday, May 15th 11:00am-12:30pm

    Thursday, May 22nd 11:00am-12:30pm

    Pre-Register Today!

    Price

    FREE

    Contact

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

    Registration details

    Pre-registration Required

    Hosted by

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. Women's Business Center

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  • Thursday, March 20

    On March 20th, MEREDA will host a breakfast event featuring a discussion on Portland’s updated ReCode. ReCode has been a nearly decade-long process of overhauling Portland’s Chapter 14 Land Use Ordinance, with its full adoption occurring in late 2024. This “upzone” of Portland’s zoning will have a tremendous impact on development in the years to come.

    Join us for a conversation with Christine Grimando, a Senior Planning Lead with VHB, and Brandon Mazer, an Attorney at Perkins Thompson, who are two of the architects of ReCode, to understand how the process transpired, and what lessons they learned along the way. Moderating the program is co-chair of MEREDA’s Local Issues Committee, John Finegan.

    This event is Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank.

    Price

    Member: $45 | Non-Member $55 - Prices increase by $10 after March 13.

    Contact

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

    Registration details

    Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by March 13. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after March 13.

    Hosted by

    MEREDA

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