On Wednesday, a daylong conference held by New Ventures Maine brought over 100 County students to Northern Maine Community College, hoping to expose girls to nontraditional career options.
New Ventures Maine has announced the winner of its Marketing Mini-grant competition for small businesses in Aroostook County. First Mile Brewing Co. of Fort Kent received an award of $500.
Businesses with five or fewer employees and gross sales of $250,000 or less may apply for New Ventures Maine marketing mini-grants to augment their marketing budgets by up to $500.
Brush up on business basics and get on solid ground this spring with free business planning classes offered by New Ventures Maine in both Presque Isle and Caribou.
Starting May 1, New Ventures Maine will offer My Money Works, a free five week class to help participants gain the skills and confidence to create a budget, explore use of credit, make a savings plan and set financial goals.
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, New Ventures Maine will offer three free classes: Starting a Child Care Business, Budgeting Basics/Clean Up Your Credit, and Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed.
New Ventures Maine will offer a free introductory business planning workshop at the Caribou Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.