Aroostook Garage Doors Receives Mini-Grant to Boost Marketing

by Jennifer DeJoy | Mar 20, 2026 | News, Start a Business

New Ventures Maine recently announced the winners of the statewide 2026 Marketing Mini-Grant Competition. Aroostook Garage Doors is a Northern Maine winner of a $1,000 mini-grant to boost marketing. Aroostook Garage Doors offers garage door installation and repair....

NVME Staff Provide Supportive Classes for Reentry Center Residents

by Jennifer DeJoy | Jan 14, 2026 | News

New Ventures Maine staff recently completed teaching a series of classes for women living at the Southern Maine Women’s Reentry Center (SMWRC) in Windham. NVME Workforce Specialist Lisa Sweet and Microenterprise Specialist Gina Platt taught three classes–addressing...

Cybersecurity for Small Business (Online)

by SarahH | Dec 30, 2025

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...

Cybersecurity for Small Business (Online)

by SarahH | Dec 30, 2025

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 | Dec 30, 2025

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...