Ten entrepreneurs recently completed Venturing Forth, NVME’s comprehensive business planning class. Friends, family members, and colleagues gathered at the UMA Brunswick Center in early April to learn about the final business plans that were created during the class.
“Working with entrepreneurs gives me so much joy and energy,” Stella commented upon starting her new role in mid-March. “There’s always something new to learn or a new problem to tackle.”
NVME Executive Director Janet Smith recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Gilda E. Nardone (GEN) Scholarship. Awards of $1,000 each will help defray the cost of college tuition and other expenses for adult learners pursuing higher education during the 2026-27 academic year. Gilda Nardone presented the scholarship awards to students at Making It Happen 2026—an event to celebrate scholarship, entrepreneurship, and leadership—at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) on March 26th.
New Ventures Maine honored Janice de Lima of Falmouth with the 2026 Merle Nelson Women Making A Difference Award at Making It Happen 2026, a celebration of scholarship, entrepreneurship, and leadership on March 26.
New Ventures Maine (NVME) has announced the winners of the statewide 2026 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. Nine Maine businesses won cash grants of $1,000 for new or expanded business marketing and promotion projects through a competitive application process.
New Ventures Maine recently announced the winners of their statewide 2026 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. Riversbend...
As the business transitions into a licensed dairy with increased production capacity, mini-grant funding will support the development of professional, compliant labeling and packaging that is essential for retail readiness and market expansion.
Rabbit’s Foot Farm is a luxury goat milk soap and herbal skincare company focused on improving skin. The company’s mission is to bring clean, calm, and luxury to one’s everyday routine.
Paradox Design Company is a graphic design and illustration company focusing on creating logos, branding, and mascots for businesses that value outdoor lifestyles, sports, local heritage, and pushing the envelope.
Victoria Flynn Consulting focuses on strategic grant-writing services that increase revenue for nonprofits, small businesses, and municipalities in Maine and nationwide.
Next Wave Preparedness supports professionals and organizations at every stage by enhancing operations, modernizing systems, and providing trusted guidance to navigate complex challenges with confidence.
Timber Candle Bar & Boutique is a one-of-a-kind candle making and retail experience. The company’s mission is to create a warm, welcoming place where people can slow down, have fun, and make something meaningful.