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  • Know Your Ideal Customer and SWOT Analysis

    Know Your Ideal Customer & SWOT Analysis

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    In Know Your Ideal Customer: Marketing Plan 101, you’ll develop a comprehensive marketing plan tailored to your target audience. Learn how to conduct market research, identify customer needs, and create effective marketing campaigns. Then, in SWOT Analysis: Assess Your Business Landscape, you’ll conduct a SWOT analysis to identify your business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Use this […]

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  • Business Resources and Contracting 101

    EMDC Office 248 State Street, Suite 15A,, EMDC's office at 248 State St., Suite 15A, ME

    Drop in hours for Business Resources and Contracting 101. Jessica Crowley will be available to answer any questions you may have about growing your business in Downeast Maine. Also, as the Maine APEX Counselor at SCEC, Jessica can help you learn more about securing federal contracts for your goods or services. From funding resources to […]

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  • Managing Maine’s Forests for Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

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    Online via Zoom

    In Managing Maine’s Forests for Wildlife, Amber Roth, Associate Professor of Forest Wildlife Management will discuss how Maine’s various tree species contribute to wildlife habitat management. You’ll come to understand the connections between tree diversity, ecosystem health, and wildlife conservation. Then, in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, we’ll hear from Jenny Kordick of Maine Outdoor Brands and […]

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  • All Things Legal

    All Things Legal

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    In All Things Legal: Navigating the Legal Landscape at Startup, you’ll get acquainted with the legal aspects of starting a business. This workshop covers business licenses, permits, zoning laws, and other legal requirements. Learn the legal distinctions between independent contractors and employees. Understand the implications for hiring, taxes, and compliance to ensure you’re following the […]

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  • Essential Insurance Planning for Your Business (Machias)

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    MaineStreet Business Building 19 Main St., Machias, ME, United States

    Protect your business with this essential 90-minute training from Andrew Beers of Beers Agency, LLC. In this training, you'll learn about: - Insurance/liability coverage - Specific workplace issues including Narcan training and having it on site - Property Casualty - Business/Personal Insurance - Flood Insurance - Workers Comp - Employee Protection Liability - Directors & […]

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  • Landscape to Woodlot Scale Forestry

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    Online via Zoom

    This session will be a panel of two speakers: Dan LaMontagne, President of Seven Islands Land Company, managing over 800,000 acres of forestland, and Jessica Leahy, a University of Maine Professor and recent Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. Jessica was also featured in this session last year. The panel discussion will be led by […]

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  • Pricing your products and services and Startup expenses

    Pricing Your Products and Services & Startup Expenses

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    Online

    In Pricing Your Products & Services: Find the Sweet Spot, you’ll master the art of pricing. This session will cover various pricing strategies, how to calculate costs, and how to price your products or services to maximize profitability. Then, in Startup Expenses: Budget for Success, you’ll learn about the costs associated with starting a business. […]

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  • Timber Harvesting Techniques in Maine’s Forests

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    Online via Zoom

    Dive into the world of forest harvesting in Maine. Explore the specialized techniques and equipment used in harvesting these valuable timber resources. This workshop will feature Donald Burr, PLC Safety and Training Coordinator. Sign up to attend this workshop

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  • Cash Flow Management Success and Making Your Business Bankable

    Cash Flow Management & Making Your Business Bankable

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    In Cash Flow Management Success: Framework to Know Your Numbers, you’ll gain insights into managing your business’s cash flow. Learn how to track income and expenses, create cash flow projections, and maintain financial stability. Then, in Making Your Business Bankable: Prepare to Attract Investors and Lenders, you’ll discover what it takes to make your business […]

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  • Pulp & Paper: Utilizing Maine’s Low-Grade Forest Resources & Lumber Production in Maine

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    Online via Zoom

    In Pulp & Paper: Utilizing Maine’s Low-Grade Forest Resources, you’ll explore the role of Maine’s pulp and paper industry. Understand the methods, techniques, equipment, and sustainable practices leveraged in this sector. Then, in Lumber Production in Maine, you’ll go on a journey through the entire process of transforming towering trees into the fine lumber that’s […]

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