The nomination process for the 2025 Small Business Awards is now open! If you have a favorite local small business that you think is worthy of getting some recognition, let us know! Nominations will be open until December 5th, but that doesn't mean you should wait. Go to https://lnkd.in/gA-uBGUW to find the full information on the award categories and the nomination process. If you have questions about the awards or the nomination process, please send an email to [email protected]
SBA Maine District Office
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If you are a Veteran business owner interested in Government Contracting, join the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England, Apex Accelerators, and the US Small Business Administration for this special 4-week bootcamp-style cohort to Build your Small Business Profile and prepare to compete for Government Contracts. As the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, the United States government is a customer your business should pursue. In FY2023, small-business-eligible dollars for federal contracts totaled $630 billion. In this active cohort, we will cover key components to help you win contracts and build a complete Small Business Profile: Developing Your Capabilities Statement, Utilizing the SBA Dynamic Business Search Tool, Digital Media and Developing your Collateral, and Making the Perfect Pitch. Learn more and register today https://lnkd.in/e27_hmzX
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This week was the 25th National Farmer's Market Week, and we took the opportunity to join USDA, Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets, and the Mid Maine Chamber at the Waterville Farmer's Market to celebrate and meet with the small farms and producers who form the backbone of many of our small town economies. To learn more about the markets in your area, and which products are available, check out the Maine Federation of Farmers' Market website for more information. https://lnkd.in/dmsNjutF
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While we celebrate local retail businesses this month, we'd like to highlight our Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year, Shore Shop Gifts on Isle au Haut. It might take a boat ride to get there, but our island communities are home to great views and amazing small businesses that are worth visiting.
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For any small business curious about how to get started with energy efficiency and renewable energy generation projects, check out this great story from our partners at USDA. The story of Moorit Hill Farm highlights the number of resources available to entrepreneurs in our state, and we are thrilled that they used both SBA and USDA programs so effectively to start and grow their business. https://lnkd.in/dxuyy-aw
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If you own a small business that has been in operation for at least three years, has at least one non-owner employee, and revenue above $250k, consider joining us for Next Level CEO. This program will help you plan for growth and expansions to new markets through workshops and building networks with fellow entrepreneurs. The program is limited to 15 participants, so apply today by emailing [email protected]
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If you wanted to join us last Friday for our webinar with the Governor's Energy Office and Efficiency Maine, but were unable to attend, good news! The recorded webinar is now available online! Watch it anytime at https://lnkd.in/dGmVQWws
Efficiency Maine & the Governor's Energy Office Webinar on Energy Efficiency Rebates & Tax Credits
https://www.youtube.com/
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Today is our annual Small Business Awards, but that's not the only thing we're doing this week! If you have questions about how your small business can implement renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, and save money while doing it, make sure you join us for this webinar on Friday with the Governor's Energy Office and Efficiency Maine. Register today: https://lnkd.in/dPqaPMe3
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Don't forget, next week is when we will be holding our annual Small Business Awards Ceremony. To join us in Hermon on Wednesday the 22nd and celebrate Maine's amazing small business community, make sure to register today and reserve your spot. https://lnkd.in/dxCvG9bX
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Attention, business owners and entrepreneurs in the Midcoast! If you have questions about how to access resources to help you start or grow your business, need financing to make it happen, or want to connect with your fellow local entrepreneurs, then make sure to join us and a number of Maine based resource partners and lenders at this forum in Rockland next Thursday! Register today https://lnkd.in/d3_Gim_D
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