Success Stories | New Ventures Maine

Sara Dostie – Winthrop

Although Sara had been a business owner since 1999, she was looking for guidance in making it a success. She decided to enroll in NVME's Venturing Forth business class. The class helped her feel confident in moving forward. “The clarity I gained through the class had many layers of benefits,” Sara shares. She believes that New Ventures Maine …
Sande Updegraph – Brunswick

“Give yourself credit for taking that first step. If you think you have no skills, think again. There are always skills you can nurture. You have to make your own opportunities.”
Ros Morgan – Linneus

Ros did not have a job and was in the start-up phase of her business when she enrolled in New Ventures Maine's Venturing Forth class. She wanted to establish a business that would utilize her "specific talents" and that she "could make a living from.”
Robyn Wiley – South Portland

Robyn came to New Ventures Maine to enhance her business skills. She is an Author, Life Coach, Mindfulness Teacher, Reiki Master, Speaker, and Workshop Leader. Through Venturing Forth, NVME's 60-hour business planning course, she learned how to channel her passions into a business.
Rachel Sukeforth – Hallowell

As a woman with a STEM degree, Rachel was highly qualified for a career in Environmental Science. Still, she faced a competitive and discouraging job search in 2011. “When I came to NVME (then Women, Work, and Community) I knew I needed a new approach to my search. My advice to anyone in a similar position is to be open-minded and patient.”
Peggy Hill – Arundel

“I was a 33-year-old mom of four, introverted and convinced I was ugly and useless. New Ventures Maine gave me the strength and empowerment to change and live my best life.”
Pablo Espinosa – Camden

“You don’t know what’s out there until you discover it. Through New Ventures Maine, I learned about managing my money, improving my credit score, and the FDA Program. The only way to learn is to reinforce what you learn and keep it fresh. I take advantage of new classes as they’re offered.”
Natalie St Pierre – Belfast

“New Ventures Maine is a cheerleader for folks who need an extra push to awaken the potential within them that they don’t quite see. The program helped me say, ‘Here is my goal, this is how I can achieve that goal, this is my roadmap, and once the roadmap is there, I can do whatever I want.’ I couldn’t have gotten to where I am today with…
Natalia Bragg – Wade

Natalia reached out to NVME many times over the years for support. She is thankful to the organization for providing free and accessible training that was crucial to her moving forward. She has been the operator and owner of the Knot II Bragg farm for many decades. Her business has grown to provide both herbal products, farm goods, and educational …
Nadia Romanov – Biddeford

"NVME helped me to not only obtain my first home but set me up for financial independence and the ability to reach my goals."

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Sara Dostie – Winthrop

Although Sara had been a business owner since 1999, she was looking for guidance in making it a success. She decided to enroll in NVME's Venturing Forth business class. The class helped her feel confi… Read More >>
Sande Updegraph – Brunswick

“Give yourself credit for taking that first step. If you think you have no skills, think again. There are always skills you can nurture. You have to make your own opportunities.” Read More >>
Ros Morgan – Linneus

Ros did not have a job and was in the start-up phase of her business when she enrolled in New Ventures Maine's Venturing Forth class. She wanted to establish a business that would utilize her "specifi… Read More >>