The Western Maine region winner is LiteracyTech app, ReMo, of Lewiston, founded by Michelle DeBlois (CEO), Peter Janett (CTO), and Kathryn Lariviere. ReMo is a web-based application that empowers educators and students in grades 4-12 around reading.
On Our Mind
NVME Awards Southern Maine Region Marketing Mini-Grant to The Whole Almond
The Southern Maine region mini-grant winner is The Whole Almond of South Portland, owned by Myranda McGowan. The Whole Almond produces plant-based dairy products, nut butters, and baked goods using sustainable and zero-waste practices and using local ingredients whenever available.
NVME Honors Senator Eloise Vitelli with 2023 Merle Nelson Women Making A Difference Award at 45th Anniversary Celebration
“This is an honor and a privilege. And I’m just so humbled to be here tonight to receive this award…I am so proud of every single one of the entrepreneurs that have been touched by the New Ventures training program over the years.”
NVME Hires Three Small Business Advisors to Microenterprise Team
New Ventures Maine is pleased to welcome three new staff members to the microenterprise team: Oyebanjo Ogunlela, Dion Olmstead, and Destin DeCambre. These three small business advisors join a strong team of experienced instructors, coaches, and business owners that is ready to serve existing and would-be entrepreneurs across the state.
NVME is hiring!
NVME is hiring two full-time microenterprise specialists–one in Bangor and one in Presque Isle–to join our team!
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 Southern Maine as a small business advisor.
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.
Staff Spotlight: Alicia LaFosse
New Ventures Maine has hired Alicia LaFosse of Bath as a microenterprise specialist who will advise existing and new small business owners in planning, developing management tools, and practicing entrepreneurial skills. She will be based at the UMA Lewiston-Auburn Center.
2022 Annual Report
An executive leadership transition—the first for New Ventures Maine since its inception—was an historic and significant moment this year. As we continued to provide services for participants through the shifting circumstances of the pandemic, we renewed focus on NVME systems and staffing to make a bigger impact for underserved populations and those most affected by the pandemic.
New Program Manager Will Guide Microenterprise Development Work
NVME is hiring a microenterprise development program manager to guide our small business development work statewide.