New Ventures Maine Video Now Online

Our 40th Anniversary Film, featuring words from our executive director, founders, staff, and participants is now available to watch on YouTube. Thank you to Pica and Rachel Epperly Film & Photo for making this lovely video!

NVME is hiring!

NVME is hiring two full-time microenterprise specialists--one in Bangor and one in Presque Isle--to join our team! Read More >>
Elaine Thomas Will Guide NVME Microenterprise Development Program

New Ventures Maine has hired Elaine Thomas as Microenterprise Development Program Manager. In addition to guiding the statewide program team, Elaine will teach and work directly with entrepreneurs in … Read More >>
Advice for Changing Jobs

New Ventures Maine workforce specialists offer guidance on four areas of self-care to help class participants take care of themselves during the process of changing jobs, making it a positive process. Read More >>

Jean Grigsby on Establishing The Write Approach

New Ventures Maine helped me be confident about my own ability to manage and operate my business, The Write Approach, which I’ve been doing for almost twenty years now. I still conduct marketing and… Read More >>
Chickadee Imagery Owner Advises: Be Your Own Advocate and Forge Ahead

Scott Logan was contemplating a job change when he signed up for a career planning class with New Ventures Maine in 2014. Read More >>
Owner Stephanie LaCroix Nourishes Community at Engine 5 Bakehouse

In 2013, Stephanie LaCroix and her husband, Roland, purchased a former fire station from the City of Waterville and began renovations. It was Stephanie’s dream to own and operate a bakery. Three … Read More >>