Cybersecurity for Small Business (Online)

by SarahH | Jun 2, 2026

Nearly half of all cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses. This workshop is designed to help small business owners and staff understand modern cyber threats and learn the essential steps required to protect their business data, systems, operations, employees, and...

Exploring Self-Employment (Online)

by SarahH | Jun 2, 2026

This workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. Our professional staff will cover topics including: How to assess your business idea Forming and naming your business Elements of a business plan Strategies and resources for...

Stella Hernandez Joins NVME Staff

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...

New Ventures Maine Announces Marketing Mini-Grant Contest Winners

by Jennifer DeJoy | Mar 30, 2026 | News, Start a Business

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. The...

Riversbend Paddle Co. Wins NVME Marketing Mini-Grant for Northern Maine

by Jennifer DeJoy | Mar 22, 2026 | News, Start a Business

New Ventures Maine recently announced the winners of their statewide 2026 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. Riversbend Paddle Co. has won a $1,000 marketing mini-grant to boost marketing in Northern Maine. Riversbend Paddle Co. is a woman veteran-owned kayak rental...