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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://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/value-prop-culture/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Courses,Pathways 1.0: Venture Exploration
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SUMMARY:Get to Know MSBB
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://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/get-to-know-msbb/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES: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! \n 
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/ideal-customer-mission/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Courses,Pathways 1.0: Venture Exploration
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SUMMARY:2025 Passamaquoddy Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2025 Passamaquoddy Health Fair to learn about available services in the area. The MaineStreet Business Building team will be there to answer questions about our services\, including: \n\nBusiness advising\nCourses and workshops for small businesses\nTechnology assistance\nBusiness transition services\nGrant and loan program assistance\nGuidance on the Washington County Recovery\nFriendly Workplace Network\nHelp with winning federal contracts for your products or services\nWorkforce training and college credit\n\nRegistration is not required. Drop in anytime!
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/2025-passamaquoddy-health-fair/
LOCATION:Passamaquoddy Health Center\, 401 Peter Dana Point Rd\, Princeton\, ME\, 04668\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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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 \nClick here to Register! \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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n$10 Suggested Donation (use code FREE for free admission) \nAdmission includes refreshments\, light brunch\, and catered lunch. Free childcare available. \nPlease note: Woodlawn is a smoke-free venue.
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/downeast-fishing-family-forum/
LOCATION:Woodlawn Event Center\, 19 Black House Dr\, Ellsworth\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resources,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://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/branding-basics-swot-analysis/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Courses,Pathways 1.0: Venture Exploration
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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 \n  \n 
URL:https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/all-things-legal/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Courses,Pathways 1.0: Venture Exploration
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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://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/pricing-your-products-and-services-startup-expenses/
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CATEGORIES:Courses,Pathways 1.0: Venture Exploration
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