by Jennifer DeJoy | Oct 15, 2026 | News, Start a Business
NVME is accepting applications for the statewide Marketing Mini-Grant competition. The NVME Marketing Mini-Grant Program supports the development of marketing tools, materials, and activities for small businesses. NVME will award cash mini-grants—up to $1,000 per...
by Jennifer DeJoy | Oct 6, 2026 | News
New Ventures Maine has hired Vien Dobui to join the small business staff to coach entrepreneurs and teach business classes in Central Maine. Prior to joining NVME, Vien served as a Certified Business Advisor at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Portland....
by Jennifer DeJoy | Sep 17, 2026 | News, Start Your Business Stories
Six entrepreneurs spent the summer developing business plans for their new enterprises, devoting over 60 hours of online class time exploring topics such as their customer, competitors, marketing, recordkeeping, taxes, finances, and legal aspects of running their...
by Jennifer DeJoy | Apr 10, 2026 | News
New Ventures Maine has hired Stella Hernandez to join the microenterprise staff team, focusing on the needs of entrepreneurs in Central Maine. She will also teach classes and provide individual coaching for small business owners statewide online. “Working with...
