Greenlight Maine is growing Maine's economy, one dream at a time! Season 7 airs Thursdays at 8:30pm on Maine Public Television. Greenlight Maine is a statewide collaboration of entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, designed to promote and mentor the development and growth of business in our great state.
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Many thanks to Maine Venture Fund and Joel Crabtree for a great interview!
Greenlight Maine helps local entrepreneurs and start-ups develop connections, build customer base
We ❤ supporting local businesses. Maine Center for Entrepreneurs has created a Maine shopping guide, filled with great Valentine's Day gift ideas: https://www.mced.biz/mce-shopping-guide.
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Looking to start or grow a business? New Ventures Maine can help!
New Ventures Maine offers tools for you to take the next step, including classes and workshops offered at no-cost. The organization's mission is to help Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families.
New Ventures Maine is offering these upcoming tuition-free classes:
✅️Introduction to Self-Employment
✅️Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed
✅️Business Basics
Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d6C2dHzm. #business #maine #enterpreneurship
Dirigo Labs is now accepting applications from mentors and startups for its inaugural cohort!
The new startup incubator and innovation hub is based in Waterville, Maine.
"The accelerator presents a tremendous opportunity to showcase the central Maine region and the significant resources available to startup companies. When you bring together entrepreneurs, mentors, subject matter experts, and the investment community, the byproduct is the spark that builds a critical mass of new companies."
—Susan Ruhlin, Managing Director, Dirigo Labs
#maine #business Central Maine Growth Council
Dirigo Labs' 12-week program will offer entrepreneurs startup tools, access to a local and national mentor network, and funding opportunities to rapidly grow and scale operations.
📣 Excellent grant opportunity!
Maine businesses and organizations aiming to expand apprenticeships can apply for $12M in new grant funding from the Maine Department of Labor.
The apprenticeships are backed by $11M in federal funding from the governor's Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan and funding from a U.S Department of Labor program.
✅️Apply for a grant online by Feb. 23: https://www.maine.gov/dafs/bbm/procurementservices/vendors/grants
Read more from Mainebiz: https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/maine-will-channel-12m-to-help-businesses-expand-apprenticeships
#business #Maine #grants
Backed by $11 million in federal funding from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan and additional funding from the U.S Department of Labor, the apprenticeship program is part of a larger effort to address workforce challenges.
SCORE Maine is Maine's largest business mentoring organization. A mentor can help you get your business off the ground or expand your existing business.
✅️Request free, confidential mentoring today: https://www.score.org/find-mentor.
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Need help starting or growing your small business? SCORE provides free business advice through our network of 10,000 volunteer mentors in person and online.
Lights, camera, action! Kris Bridges, our Producer/Director/Editor is editing the Greenlight Maine College Edition footage.
🚦The show airs on March 24th on Maine Public.
#business #entrepreneurship #maine
Thanks to Mainebiz for a great write-up about Greenlight Maine Season 7!
We've announced the season's contestant lineup—tune in to watch these innovative Maine businesses pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. The top three finishers will receive cash prizes of $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000—to take their products and services to the next level.
🚦Season 7 premiers on March 24, on Maine Public with host Julene Gervais.
#business #innovation #maine
Two Maine food entrepreneurs will kick off the new season of the TV business-pitch series on March 24. A total of 10 contestants are in the running.
We're very pleased to announce Season 7 Greenlight Maine Contestants.
Congratulations to these innovative Maine businesses: NaviTour, NKENNE, Ocean Farm Supply, Farm Drop, Mumbai to Maine, The Good Crust, Rugged Seas, Opbox, Maine Float, and Hüga Heat. Tune into the show this spring.
🚦At Greenlight Maine, we're proud to grow Maine...one dream at a time!
#glm #business #innovation #maine
Check out all the latest with Greenlight Maine! Julene was a guest on The Maine Take with Dana Connors. A big shout out to Thomas College-Harold Alfond Institure for Business Innovation for sponsoring our College Series and making it part of their Converge and Create Week. It's all about Start Here, Stay Here, Scale Here! #businessinnovation #entrepreneurship #Greenlightmainecollegedition
If you missed an episode of Greenlight Maine Season 6 or Season 1 of Elevating Voices Maine, don't panic! You can watch both shows from start to finish on our YouTube page! https://bit.ly/2HlE153
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We can't say what a joy it was producing the first season of Elevating Voices. Thank you to Jennifer Mitchell from All Things Considered for helping us spread the word of this series from the very beginning! We can't wait to do it again next year. https://bit.ly/2Tzru5m
A new series that launches tonight on Maine Public Television that attempts to introduce us to some of the diverse people who've been living and working in Maine and running a variety of businesses.
If you missed the first airing, tune into Maine Public tonight at 8:00 PM to watch episode 4 of Elevating Voices Maine. In this episode, we share the stories of Little Jubba and Indigo Arts Alliance. Don't miss it! https://bit.ly/2Wo2zms
Have you ever wanted to touch the stars? Greenlight Maine Season 6 finalist bluShift Aerospace is doing just that through the development of state-of-the-art rockets powered by bio-derived fuel. We are thankful for the chance to get to know them better this season and can't wait to see how they grow and innovate in the years to come! https://bit.ly/3kVmTWm
The Maine-based space startup bluShift Aerospace has signed on to sell rockets powered by bio-derived fuel to the Virginia-based STEM company MaxIQ, which works with students to help them launch experiments.
It's true! It's a great time to start a business in Maine!
Kate McAleer found success in Maine's innovative environment. The Bixby's Chocolate owner won 'Greenlight Maine' and $25,000 to help expand the business.
Season 6 finalist STARC Systems is revolutionizing the way healthcare buildings, offices, airports, and labs are configuring their spaces. From noise reduction to pathogen containment, its sustainable, modular wall systems are designed to help make spaces safer, more secure and customizable. We are excited to see this Maine company grow and thrive! https://starcsystems.com/
We could not be more thrilled with the inaugural season of Elevating Voices Maine. Thank you to Bangor Savings Bank and everyone else who helped make this inspiring series a reality.
Thank you Daily Bulldog for featuring Elevating Voices: https://bit.ly/2U9fOXn
#ICYMI — Elevating Voices told the compelling stories of a dozen diverse businesses in the state of Maine, and their importance to the state’s economy.
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A big, heartfelt congratulations to Kate McAleer, founder of Bixby Chocolate and winner of Season 6 of Greenlight Maine! This season we had the distinct pleasure of getting to know Kate and her business better and are excited to see how the $25,000 grand prize helps her expand her business.
You can see all of Kate's delectable, chocolate treats and gifts on the Bixby website. Treat yourself today! https://bixbyco.com/
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Kate McAleer, owner and founder of Bixby & Co., told Mainebiz she plans to use the $25,000 prize money for manufacturing equipment to expand capacity.
Greenlight Maine's Elevating Voices celebrates all aspects of Maine's business community by telling the stories of diverse business owners. We are currently accepting nominations for next season and would love your input! If you or someone you know would make a good fit for our sophomore season, please link to the business in the comments below or email us at [email protected].
We can't express how much we enjoyed getting to know twelve of Maine's local businesses during our Elevating Voices series. Take a look behind the scenes with us!
Tune into Maine Public or the Greenlight Maine YouTube page to watch the Season 6 College Series finale! Co-Exist, TreeFreeFire, and SledTRX are all in the running to win the grand prize! Watch tonight at 8:00 PM to cheer on your favorite company. https://bit.ly/3vTqQwS
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Support small business! These simple tasks can help you favorite local, small business grow! #ElevatingVoices
Are you looking for ways to support small businesses? #ElevatingVoices has you covered.
This week, Elevating Voices Maine is showcasing the stories of Cross Cultural Community Services and Marin Skincare.
The mission of Cross Cultural Community Services is to promote equitable opportunities for full societal inclusion and advancement of culturally and ethnically diverse communities through education and advocacy.
Marin Skincare is on a mission to bring relief to as many people as possible by building a brand of intentionally designed skin care products for people with sensitive skin.
Tune in Thursday, June 3 at 8:00 PM or Sunday, June 6 at 5:30 PM to Maine Public to hear their inspirational stories!
Watch this week's episode of Greenlight Maine to learn from Marketing Minute's Master Marketing Coach Shannon Kinney from Dream Local Digital! Tune in to see if this week's marketing tip is the key to grow your business.
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Helping businesses with social media, web design, SEO, Facebook Ads, Google Adwords, email marketing, and more. Contact us for a free consultation.
Don't miss tonight episode of Elevating Voices Maine! This week, we bring you stores from Deko’s Kutz and MumbaitoMaine.com. Catch the show tonight at 8:00 PM on Maine Public.
Businesses generate revenue, and it is imperative to know how to keep track of your finances. Learn why accounting skills are indispensable for managing your company.
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Get a better grasp on your company's finances and help master the financial side of your business.
In this week's episode of Elevating Voices Maine , we’re sharing the stories of Indigo Arts Alliance and Somali Bantu Community Association.
Indigo Arts Alliance, founded by Marcia and Daniel Minter, embodies a Black-led, multiracial approach to the rich intersections of citizenship, community-building, and creativity. IAA’s mission is to build global connections by bringing together Black and Brown artists from diverse backgrounds to engage in their creative process.
Last year, the Somali Bantu Community Association (SBCA) and Agrarian Trust formed the Little Jubba Central Maine Agrarian Commons (AC), a transformative new model for community-centered land tenure. The long-standing dream for secure farmland became a reality for this group of immigrant farmers in May 2020 when they found their perfect farm, 104 acres in Wales, Maine.
To meet these inspiring entrepreneurs and learn more about their organizations, tune into Maine Public tonight at 8!
There is power in community. Support from a mentor can help you gain an unbiased opinion while accelerating your progression. Learn why you need a mentor to stay ahead of the market.
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Having a mentor helps you stay ahead of the market and opens your business model to new ideas
Tonight on Elevating Voices Maine, tune in to hear the stories of Empanada Club and C. Love Cookie Project. Both businesses are sharing their love of food with their communities while supporting them at the same time.
Tune in tonight at 8:00 PM to Maine Public to meet these inspiring entrepreneurs.
COVID-19 helped e-commerce grow tremendously in 2020. If you are looking to hop on the e-commerce trend for starting your business, learn these 10 must-know skills to start your successful online business. https://bit.ly/32etUao
If you're running an online business, these skills can help your business thrive.
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