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SUMMARY:Brand Power: Define\, Build\, Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to craft a compelling brand identity that resonates with your audience. Learn to maintain your brand’s voice and create lasting impressions. \nPlease reach out to Amanda Smith\, course facilitator\, with questions. \nRegister here for this workshop!
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/brand-power-define-build-thrive/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Pathways 2.0: Beyond the Business Plan,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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SUMMARY:AI Essentials: How It Works & Where It Fails
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an eye-opening introduction to artificial intelligence\, complete with a live demo showing how AI can be used. See firsthand what everyone needs to know about AI’s power and risks. Light refreshments will be served. \nQuestions? Contact Elaine Abbott at eabbott@sunrisecounty.org or 207-255-0983
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/ai-essentials-how-it-works-where-it-fails/
LOCATION:Eastport Port Authority Welcome Center\, 141 Water Street\, Eastport\, ME\, 04631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training for Community Members
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn with Rich Brooks: LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive
DESCRIPTION:Are you on LinkedIn but feel like you’re not using it as effectively as you could? \nJoin us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn with Rich Brooks:\nLinkedIn for the Savvy Executive to Recruit & Build Trust\nRegister Here! \n📅 A 2-Part Series: June 3 & 4\, 2025\n⏰ 1:00-2:00 PM\n📍 Online via Zoom\nThere is no cost to participate! \nYou’ll discover:\nHow to optimize your profile\nHow to reach more people in the newsfeed\nHow to prospect and connect with your network\nHow to improve your company page\nHow to get a lot accomplished in very little time \nWe’ll also have time to look at your company page or your profile if you’d like some expert feedback and recommendations! \nAbout The Instructor: \nRich Brooks is the founder and president of flyte new media\, a digital agency in Portland\, Maine\, that’s been in business for over 28 years. He is a nationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship\, digital marketing\, and social media. \nHe appears regularly as the “tech guru” on the evening news show\, 207\, which airs on the NBC affiliates in Maine. He has also appeared in Inc. Magazine\, The Huffington Post\, Fast Company\, CNN\, the Social Media Examiner\, and many other news sources for stories on digital marketing. \nTake advantage of this exciting opportunity! Register Here! \nSponsored by Northern Maine Development Commission
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/virtual-lunch-learn-with-rich-brooks-linkedin-for-the-savvy-executive/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch & Learn with Rich Brooks: LinkedIn for the Savvy Executive
DESCRIPTION:Are you on LinkedIn but feel like you’re not using it as effectively as you could? \nJoin us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn with Rich Brooks:\nLinkedIn for the Savvy Executive to Recruit & Build Trust\nRegister Here! \n📅 A 2-Part Series: June 3 & 4\, 2025\n⏰ 1:00-2:00 PM\n📍 Online via Zoom\nThere is no cost to participate! \nYou’ll discover:\nHow to optimize your profile\nHow to reach more people in the newsfeed\nHow to prospect and connect with your network\nHow to improve your company page\nHow to get a lot accomplished in very little time \nWe’ll also have time to look at your company page or your profile if you’d like some expert feedback and recommendations! \nAbout The Instructor: \nRich Brooks is the founder and president of flyte new media\, a digital agency in Portland\, Maine\, that’s been in business for over 28 years. He is a nationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship\, digital marketing\, and social media. \nHe appears regularly as the “tech guru” on the evening news show\, 207\, which airs on the NBC affiliates in Maine. He has also appeared in Inc. Magazine\, The Huffington Post\, Fast Company\, CNN\, the Social Media Examiner\, and many other news sources for stories on digital marketing. \nTake advantage of this exciting opportunity! Register Here! \nSponsored by Northern Maine Development Commission
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/lunch-and-learn-linkedin/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T140000
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SUMMARY:ChatGPT for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Discover how ChatGPT can help you better understand your audience\, improve your website\, and simplify your content creation process. This free workshop is led by Cary Weston of The ChatGPT Experiment\, and will provide straightforward\, actionable advice to enhance your business marketing. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore how ChatGPT can become your marketing assistant\, helping you craft content that resonates\, streamlining your messaging\, and making your marketing tasks easier to tackle. \nThis workshop is for anyone who wants to make their marketing more effective. \nLunch will be provided. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/chatgpt-for-your-business/
LOCATION:MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T143000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Microsoft Excel
DESCRIPTION: Take Your Excel Skills to the Next Level! \nJoin us for a FREE Intermediate Microsoft Excel class—a 3-part series designed to boost your spreadsheet skills!\n Dates:• April 30 | 1:30–2:30 PM• May 1 | 1:30–2:30 PM• May 2 | 1:30–2:30 PM\n Location:MaineStreet Business Building19 Main Street\, Machias\nWe’ll dive into tables\, charts\, data analysis\, sorting\, formulas & functions\, and even pivot tables!\n Requirements:• Completion of Intro to Excel or equivalent experience• A computer with MS Excel 2016 or later\n Register here!\n\nQuestions or need help registering? Reach out to Dodie Emerson at demerson@sunrisecounty.org or 207-271-2132.
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/intermediate-microsoft-excel/
LOCATION:MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250218T133000
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SUMMARY:Facebook Pages for Business
DESCRIPTION:Facebook Pages for Business\nDate: February 11th & 18th\nTime: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nLocation: MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\nDetails: This two-session class teaches participants how to create their first Facebook Page for a business\, nonprofit\, or cause. We also go over inviting friends to like your page\, producing content\, and page management to have a successful page on Facebook. Participants must have a device connected to the internet and a Facebook account for this class.\nMore Information & Enrollment/Registration: Register here or contact Dodie at demerson@sunrisecounty.org or 207-217-2132 for assistance.
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/facebook-pages-for-business-2/
LOCATION:MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T143000
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SUMMARY:Facebook Pages for Business
DESCRIPTION:Facebook Pages for Business\nDate: February 11th & 18th\nTime: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nLocation: MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\nDetails: This two-session class teaches participants how to create their first Facebook Page for a business\, nonprofit\, or cause. We also go over inviting friends to like your page\, producing content\, and page management to have a successful page on Facebook. Participants must have a device connected to the internet and a Facebook account for this class.\nMore Information & Enrollment/Registration: Register here or contact Dodie at demerson@sunrisecounty.org or 207-217-2132 for assistance.
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/facebook-pages-for-business/
LOCATION:MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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SUMMARY:Identifying Frauds & Scams
DESCRIPTION:Identifying Frauds & Scams – Postponed – Stay Tuned for updated date/time\nDate: January 15th\nTime: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM\nLocation: MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\nDetails: Learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams\, the dos and don’ts of protecting yourself online\, and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse.\nRequirements: All participants must be enrolled with NDEC and registered for the class.\nMore Information & Enrollment/Registration: Register here or contact Dodie at demerson@sunrisecounty.org or 207-217-2132 for assistance.
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/identifying-frauds-scams/
LOCATION:MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Financial Resources,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250114T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250114T123000
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SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Disaster Preparedness for Small Business\nDate: January 14th\nTime: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nLocation: MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias or Zoom\nDetails: Join MSBB\, the Red Cross\, and the Machias Chamber of Commerce for a disaster preparedness session tailored for small businesses.\nEvent Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/19f7Hgu51o/\nMore Information: Contact Dodie at demerson@sunrisecounty.org or 207-217-2132.
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/disaster-preparedness-for-small-business/
LOCATION:MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250107T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250107T150000
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SUMMARY:Claim What’s Yours: A Guide to Tax Credits for Working Families
DESCRIPTION:Claim What’s Yours: A Guide to Tax Credits for Working Families\nDate: January 7th\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Zoom\nDetails: Join us to discover tax credits that can put money back in the pockets of hardworking taxpayers! This event will cover both refundable and non-refundable tax credits to help you save. Presented in partnership with the IRS and MaineStreet Business Building.\nEvent Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1XmZVm4Gbn/\nMore Information: Contact Dodie at demerson@sunrisecounty.org or 207-217-2132.
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/claim-whats-yours-a-guide-to-tax-credits-for-working-families/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Financial Resources,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250106T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250106T123000
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SUMMARY:Basic Internet Safety
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 6th\nTime: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nLocation: MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\nDetails: Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This one-hour overview class teaches you how to keep your information and your devices safe. Presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center and MaineStreet Business Building.\nRequirements: All participants must be enrolled with NDEC and registered for the class.\nMore Information & Enrollment/Registration: Register here or contact Dodie at demerson@sunrisecounty.org or 207-217-2132 for assistance.
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/basic-internet-safety/
LOCATION:MaineStreet Business Building\, 19 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,Training for Community Members
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