Join us for Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 2.0: Beyond the Business Plan! WEEK 7 – PART 1: TAKING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVELThe customer experience begins before your first one on one interaction and long after the sale. Let’s explore practical ways to establish and improve the customer experience that can add zeros to […]
Please join Beth Bordowitz from the Maine Retirement Investment Trust (MERIT) as we discuss this exciting new program available to assist small business owners and their employees in saving for retirement as well as other retirement options for self-employed individuals and their employees. MERIT is a state-sponsored retirement savings program designed to ensure every Maine […]
Join us for Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 2.0: Beyond the Business Plan! WEEK 8 – PART 1: EFFICIENCY IN BUSINESSEfficiency is achieving optimum performance from your resources. Increasing your business’ efficiency reduces costs, increases profits, and helps your business grow. This session will explore best practices in gaining business efficiency and sustainability. WEEK 8 – […]
Join us for the Machias Area Resource Fair during produce day at Down East Recovery Support Center! Learn about:- Workforce Support for Job Seekers- Education & Training Opportunities- Computer Literacy Training- Recovery Support- Support for Families- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Resources This no-cost event is coordinated by the MaineStreet Business Building and Down East Recovery […]
Drop by every other Tuesday from 11:00am - 1:00pm to talk to our small business team and check out our amazing space and resources!
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 […]
Attention Calais Area residents! The FFD Staff is heading your way today! Join us at the Sunrise County Economic Council in Calais. Whether you're curious about FFD or ready to dive into the application process, we've got you covered. Swing by, say hello, and grab all the info you need. We can't wait to see […]
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 […]