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!

AEO, Empower by GoDaddy Report Highlights Case Studies of Two Maine Businesses Working with NVME

Two Maine business owners who created a digital presence through the NVME tuition-free Empower by GoDaddy course were case studies in a recently released report by AEO and Empower by GoDaddy. Read More >>
2021 Annual Report

This was a year of adaptation and innovation. NVME moved quickly during the pandemic to offer our career, business, and financial education and advising virtually statewide. We also adapted training … Read More >>
Abigail Schaefer Joins NVME Staff

New Ventures Maine has hired Abigail Schaefer to the position of CA$H Maine Project Coordinator for the 2022 tax season. 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 >>
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 >>