Join us for Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 2.0: Beyond the Business Plan! WEEK 9 – PART 1: MONITORING YOUR BUSINESS’ FINANCIAL HEALTH – IT’S TIME FOR A CHECK-UP!Business owners need not be full-fledged finance experts to make their businesses successful and fiscally fit. This class will cover key measurements to consider as you examine your […]
Join us for Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 2.0: Beyond the Business Plan! WEEK 10 – PART 1: BECOMING AN EMPLOYER – TO HIRE, OR TO CONTRACT?When starting a new venture, it is likely that owners will decide help is needed as their businesses grow. Many small businesses start out hiring outside contractors but, at some […]
Join us for Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 2.0: Beyond the Business Plan! WEEK 11 – PART 1: THE IMPACT OF SMALL BUSINESS ON THE LOCAL ECONOMYUnderstanding the mutual nature of the relationship between economy and business is essential to making timely, and strategic, decisions. This session will provide insight into Washington County’s Economy and the […]
MSBB is partnering with the DownEast Recovery Support Center for monthly mini-resource fairs during Free Produce Day! This month's lineup includes representatives from: Downeast Rainbow Alliance Eastern Maine Development Corporation Family Futures Downeast Healthy Acadia MaineStreet Business Building Next Step Sunrise County Economic Council Washington County Adult & Community Education Come and grab some fresh […]
Learn about: Recovery Support Support for Families Workforce Support for Job Seekers Education & Training Opportunities Computer Literacy Training Small Business and Entrepreneurship Resources This no-cost event is coordinated by the MaineStreet Business Building and Peabody Memorial Library with support from Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Pathstone, and CareerCenter. Questions? Please contact Dodie Emerson at demerson@sunrisecounty.org […]
The Washington County Recovery Friendly Workplace Network is excited to welcome Jack Bjorn, Employee Benefits Attorney, of Eaton Peabody Attorneys at Law for a 2-hour training and networking event. This is a FREE in-person event, open to all Washington County employers and business owners Focused training on employment law – from hiring, retention, and everything […]
Community Outreach at Peabody Memorial Library in Jonesport! Don't miss our community outreach event at Peabody Memorial Library in Jonesport on Thursday, August 8th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Come to the library at 162 Main Street, Jonesport, and chat with team members from Sunrise County Economic Council. See you there! For updates, please follow our Facebook event […]
Washington County's Working Waterfront August 12, 10:30 am-12 pm Umm Science 102 & via Zoom Organized by Sunrise Senior College Over the past decade, many changes have occurred at working waterfronts. Join us in finding out about the importance of lobster fishing in Washington County, upcoming regulations around this industry and what the impacts may […]
Come See Us at Peavey Memorial Library in Eastport! Team members from Sunrise County Economic Council's (SCEC) Small Business & Entrepreneurship team, along with representatives from CareerCenter, will be at Peavey Memorial Library, 26 Water Street, Eastport, for drop-in hours on August 28th. SCEC staff will be available from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and […]
Learn About Seaweed Farming! Atlantic Sea Farms is transforming coastal food systems by partnering with fishing families to farm regenerative kelp. Their innovative approach helps protect the environment while supporting local farmers. Event Highlights: * Discover Their Mission: Learn how Atlantic Sea Farms is making an impact on the food system and coastal communities.* Meet […]