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SUMMARY:Value Proposition & Intentional Culture from the Start
DESCRIPTION:Value Proposition: What Makes Your Business Unique? will teach you how to articulate what sets your business apart from the competition. This workshop will help you identify and communicate your unique value proposition to potential customers. Featuring Sam Miller of SCORE Mentors. \nSign up to attend this workshop \nThen\, in Intentional Culture from the Start: Build a Healthy Work Environment\, you’ll learn the importance of company culture and how to create a positive and productive work environment from day one. Learn strategies to cultivate a culture that aligns with your business values. Featuring Abby Frutchey and Charley Martin-Berry from Community Caring Collaborative. \nSign up to attend this workshop \nWant to take Pathways 1.0: Venture Exploration for college credit? Complete MSBB’s Registration Form and WCCC’s Enrollment Form for access to all workshops!
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/value-proposition-intentional-culture-from-the-start/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Training,Pathways 1.0
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SUMMARY:Get to Know MaineStreet Business Building
DESCRIPTION:Get to Know MSBB\nGet to know the staff of MaineStreet Business Building and learn about the services that each provides (most at no-cost) to Washington County residents\, business owners\, and entrepreneurs! \nAvailable services include:\n– Business advising\n– Courses and workshops for small businesses\n– Technology assistance\n– Business transition services\n– Grant and loan program assistance\n– Guidance on the Washington County Recovery\n– Friendly Workplace Network\n– Help with winning federal contracts for your\nproducts or services\n– Workforce training and college credit \nRegister here!
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/get-to-know-mainestreet-business-building/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Drop-In Hours
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SUMMARY:Know Your Ideal Customer and Mission/Vision Alignment
DESCRIPTION:2:00 – 3:30 pm \nIn 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. \nSign up to attend this workshop \n3:45 – 5:00 pm \nThen\, in Mission\, Clarity and Vision Alignment: Define Your Path\, you’ll craft a compelling mission statement and vision for your business. Understand the importance of these guiding principles and how they can shape your business strategy. \nSign up to attend this workshop \nWant to take Pathways 1.0: Venture Exploration for college credit? Complete MSBB’s Registration Form and WCCC’s Enrollment Form for access to all workshops!
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/know-your-ideal-customer-and-mission-vision-alignment/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Training,Pathways 1.0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
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SUMMARY:Downeast Fishing Family Forum
DESCRIPTION:1st Annual Downeast Fishing Family Forum \nThursday\, October 16\, 2025\, 10 am – 2 pm \nWoodlawn Event Center\, Ellsworth \nRegister Here \nOver the last decade\, Maine’s fishing families have faced hard times\, and we’ve had to lean on the incredible strength of our communities. As fishing family members ourselves\, we have faced the fear of losing an industry our communities have depended on for generations. We have faced the grief of coming together again and again to search for loved ones lost at sea. We also know that resilience runs deep in our families and communities\, and that we will continue to show up for each other and keep going – together. \nThat’s why we are hosting the First Annual Fishing Family Forum — a gathering for fishing families along Maine’s Downeast coast to connect\, share\, and talk about what matters most\, including: Safety on the water\, harvester health & well-being\, mental health supports\, community response in emergencies\, financial literacy & family stability.
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/downeast-fishing-family-forum/
LOCATION:Woodlawn\, 19 Black House Drive\, Ellsworth\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Working Waterfront
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SUMMARY:Branding Basics & SWOT Analysis
DESCRIPTION:2:00 – 3:30 pm: \nIn Branding Basics: What is Your Business’s Personality? you’ll discover how to develop a strong brand identity that resonates with your target audience. We’ll cover branding basics\, including logo design\, color schemes\, and brand messaging. \nSign up to attend this workshop \n3:45 – 5:00 pm: \nThen\, 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 powerful tool to make informed strategic decisions. \nSign up to attend this workshop \nWant to take Pathways 1.0: Venture Exploration for college credit? Complete MSBB’s Registration Form and WCCC’s Enrollment Form
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/branding-basics-swot-analysis/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Training,Pathways 1.0
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SUMMARY:Upper Machias Bay Master Plan Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of planning for a healthy\, resilient\, and prosperous future for the Upper Machias Bay. Join us for presentations + discussions regarding the dike replacement options. \nShare your thoughts\, questions\, and concerns. Dinner & childcare will be provided! This is the 2nd in a series of public meetings for this project. \nRegister Here
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/upper-machias-bay-master-plan-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Lee Pellon Center\, 90 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Municipal Resources
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SUMMARY:Fintastic Futures!
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URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/fintastic-futures/
LOCATION:Shead High School\, 89 High Street\, Eastport\, Maine\, 04631
CATEGORIES:Agricultural Resources,Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Community Conversations,Resource Fair,Small Business Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T140000
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SUMMARY:All Things Legal
DESCRIPTION:2:00 – 3:30 pm: \nIn 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 law. \nSign up to attend this workshop \n3:45 – 5:00 pm: \nThen\, in All Things Legal: Hiring Essentials\, you’ll learn the legal distinctions between independent contractors and employees. Understand the implications for hiring\, taxes\, and compliance to ensure you’re following the law. \nSign up to attend this workshop
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/all-things-legal-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Training,Pathways 1.0
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T173000
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SUMMARY:Resilient Shorelines Workshop
DESCRIPTION:About one-third of Maine’s 5\,408-mile coastline are bluffs\, and prone to erosion. Communities along Washington County’s coasts are experiencing bluff erosion from both powerful winter storms\, and intense summer rains. \nWhile bluff erosion is natural\, for the landowners\, it can be devastating. However\, strategies which harness natural forces can slow bluff erosion Using them\, landowners can create healthy\, natural shorelines responsive to rising sea levels and intense storms. \nTo assist landowners managing bluffs\, Sunrise County Economic Council and the Maine Coastal Program will host a Resilient Shoreline Workshop Series in Machias on October 27th at 5:30 pm at the Lee-Pellon Center. \nThe free workshop will bring coastal geologists\, scientists\, state agency permit reviewers\, and local contractors to help attendees understand shoreline erosion management. At the end of the workshop\, attendees have the option to stay for free practitioner office-hours to receive 15-minute shoreline assessments from experts and local practitioners. \nThis workshop is aimed at homeowners\, property owners\, property managers\, municipal leaders\, and real estate agents. \nLight dinner will be provided. Please register here!
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/resilient-shorelines-workshop/
LOCATION:Lee Pellon Center\, 90 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Municipalities,Municipal Resources,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T140000
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SUMMARY:Pricing Your Products and Services & Startup Expenses
DESCRIPTION:2:00 – 3:30 pm: \nIn 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. \nSign up to attend this workshop \n3:45 – 5:00 pm: \nThen\, in Startup Expenses: Budget for Success\, you’ll learn about the costs associated with starting a business. Learn how to create a startup budget\, manage expenses\, and allocate resources effectively. \nSign up to attend this workshop
URL:https://sunrisecounty.org/event/pricing-your-products-and-services-startup-expenses-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Training,Pathways 1.0
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