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Timber Candle Bar & Boutique Receives Marketing Mini-Grant
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.
Sunshine Nutrition Wins Marketing Mini-Grant for Western Maine
“This mini-grant will be instrumental in helping us reach our sales goals by strengthening and expanding our customer base,” said Owner Bill Gagne.
Aroostook Garage Doors Receives Mini-Grant to Boost Marketing
Aroostook Garage Doors offers garage door installation and repair. The company is based in Houlton, Maine and serves home and business owners across Aroostook County.
Making It Happen 2026
Making It Happen 2026 Celebrating Scholarship, Entrepreneurship & Leadership Honoring Gilda E. Nardone (GEN)...
NVME Staff Provide Supportive Classes for Reentry Center Residents
New Ventures Maine staff recently completed teaching a series of classes for women living at the Southern Maine Women’s...
NVME Staff Deliver Gifts for Women United Holiday Drive
Women United’s annual Holiday Drive is bringing joy to over 65 Maine families this year. New Ventures Maine got to be part...
New Entrepreneurs Present Business Plans
Entrepreneurs completing Venturing Forth, NVME’s comprehensive business planning class, gathered last month for their final...
Beth Aspinall Joins NVME Workforce Staff
New Ventures Maine has hired Beth Aspinall to join the workforce staff to teach career and money management classes and...
NVME Celebrates 11 Venturing Forth Graduates from Western, Midcoast, and Southern Maine
New Ventures Maine (NVME) held a graduation ceremony at the UMA Brunswick Center on Friday, August 22, for 11 Venturing...
Entrepreneurs Present New Business Plans to Complete Venturing Forth Class
Four women recently completed Venturing Forth, NVME's comprehensive business planning class, and presented their business...
Nor’Easter Oyster Co Wins New Ventures Maine Mini-Grant to Boost Marketing
A growing, female-led Maine seafood business, Nor’Easter Oyster Co creates premium, value-added products from sustainably grown shellfish.













