Building a Brighter Future
The MaineStreet Business Building supports Washington County entrepreneurs and small business owners as they fuel our communities!
What We’re Doing to
Grow Business
Professional Space
Coworking, private offices & meeting spaces, business coaching & technical assistance, access to highspeed broadband, space to collaborate & network, and so much more!
Comprehensive Learning Opportunities
Startup incubator & accelerator courses, technical workshops, and small business forums
Business Support Network
Over 50 collaborative non-profit and for-profit partners building better business in Washington County
Current Courses
FREE ONLINE COURSES FROM:
The Business of Maine’s Forest Products Sector
Begins November 21! Gain an understanding of opportunities across the forestry products industry, get direct contact with industry professionals, learn from subject matter experts across the industry and prepare to enter the field on your own career journey.
Membership Options
Private Offices – Day Passes – Coworking – Event Space – Available Now!
Select Memberships include 24/7 access to MaineStreet Business Building!
Amenities include access to highspeed broadband, meeting spaces, shared member kitchen, free coffee and tea, professional office equipment, relax zones, on-site business coaching and assistance, use of MaineStreet Business Building’s address, and more!
What’s New at MSBB
Start Up Downeast provides up to two years of coaching, personal finance and business plan skill-building, and barrier removal support for Washington County residents who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training services, interested in enrolling at Washington County Community College, and have a goal of starting or purchasing their own business.
Developed in partnership with the State of Maine and the College, this innovative program will use USDA SNAP Employment & Training resources to help students in low- to moderate-income households pursue entrepreneurship as a career path.
Our Commitment
MaineStreet Business Building is a hub of vibrant networking for the aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Washington County, and beyond. Training and program innovations continue to be an important start in realizing this vision. Listening to our small business community to provide what they need, along with strengthening partnerships, will help us build a brighter future, together.
Our Commitment
MaineStreet Business Building is a hub of vibrant networking for the aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Washington County, and beyond. Training and program innovations continue to be an important start in realizing this vision. Listening to our small business community to provide what they need, along with strengthening partnerships, will help us build a brighter future, together.
“As an entrepreneur in a rural area, it is a challenge to obtain assistance and resources that are imperative for operating and growing a small business. I believe this local center of collaboration and expert training would be a catalyst for future economic success in our area. My goal is to expand my business, offering more well-paying jobs to the people of Down East Maine. This will enable them to stay here, make a decent living, and raise their families in our close-knit communities. The center will be instrumental in making that vision a reality.”
JUSTIN KING, KING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRESIDENT
“As senior faculty in the Business Studies Department of WCCC, I envision utilizing the center to provide off-campus training as well as student internships and mentorships for students in our Entrepreneurship program. From a personal perspective, the center will be a great environment for my upcoming business venture, which will provide business training and services to Washington County businesses. Shared workspace in the centrally located hub will allow me to meet with clients in a professional, comfortable atmosphere. In addition, having business advisors and resources in-house to assist with my goals of establishing and cultivating my business will help with its development, growth, and success.”
RHONDA FRENCH, WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR & ONCOURSE BUSINESS SERVICES FOUNDER