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!

Supporting Encore Entrepreneurs

Our Microenterprise Specialists have supported over 200 encore entrepreneurs exploring self-employment opportunities through the AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself@50+ program. The AARP F… Read More >>
Spotlight on UMA Student and CA$H Volunteer – Leah Kovitch

Leah Kovitch, UMA Student and CA$H Volunteer In preparation for this tax season, New Ventures Maine collaborated with the University of Maine at Augusta’s Accounting Program, Colby College's Cen… Read More >>
Growing the Next Generation of Women in Trades

Gigi Ottmann-Deeves, EEO Officer from the Civil Rights Office of MaineDOT New Ventures Maine has been partnering with the Maine Department of Transportation, Maine’s Department of Education‘s … Read More >>

Mardi Klein

In 2017 Mardi was referred to New Ventures Maine (NVME) when she moved back to Maine from New York City. With a background in International Education, Mardi’s plan was to continue working in educat… Read More >>
Catching up with Venturing Forth graduate, Sophia Hewitt -Bailey of Lewiston

“I wanted to start a business because I saw a need for specific products that were not available in the Lewiston/Auburn area, or anywhere in Maine. During the Venturing Forth class, I gained more bu… Read More >>
Theresa Berry – Patten

The class made me take things a little more seriously and it held me accountable,” she shares. VF pushed her outside of her comfort zone and gave her confidence. After completing the class she had c… Read More >>