We are excited to announce the winner of our fall 2017 Marketing Mini-Grant competition for small businesses in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. Congratulations Lincey Viel and Arthlin Jewelry! The fall 2017 Marketing Mini-Grant was awarded to Arthlin Jewelry LLC of Auburn, Maine. Arthlin Jewelry was selected from a strong group of applicants throughout the western Maine region. Criteria for the contest included gross revenue criteria and having five or fewer employees. …
Written by Sherrie Brann, Central Region Workforce Development Specialist If you are looking for a new career, visit one of the many job fairs offered this fall. Job fairs are a great place to learn about different companies, find available positions, and to connect with employers. You can find a list of Maine CareerCenter job fairs here. Follow these tips to make the job fair work for you: …
The Midcoast Office of New Ventures Maine and a panel of judges representing the local business community awarded our full mini-grant of $400 to David Jacobson. His business, Jacobson Glass Studio, is located in Montville and has been in operation for about three years. David has positioned his studio very successfully as a destination and himself as a high-end glass maker. He has recently renovated and upgraded his …
Flora Brown, owner of Frinklepod Farm in Arundel, outpitched six other contestants to be been named the winner of New Ventures Maine Southern Region’s $400 Marketing Mini-Grant Pitch Competition. The contest was held at University College at Saco on May 23, 2017. “I am so excited to receive this news, and I appreciate all the feedback that was offered me. Thank you again for this opportunity and award!” said …
Written by Karin Petrin, Northern Region Microenterprise Specialist We are excited to announce the winners of our Marketing Mini-grant competition for small businesses in Aroostook County! Two awardees were selected from a strong group of applicants. Two Rivers Lunch at 75 Dickey Road in the Allagash received an award of $200. Conveniently located at the confluence of the Allagash and St. John Rivers, Two Rivers Lunch provides a …
Pam Olson, owner of The Lady’s Room, an upscale women’s consignment boutique in Damariscotta, came to New Ventures Maine as she was in the process of opening her very first business. Pam remembers, “I had never worked in retail and knew practically nothing about the ‘behind the scenes’ of owning your own business.” In the throes of start-up, Pam enrolled in New Ventures Maine’s twelve-week business planning class. “The …
Written by Sherrie Brann, Central Region Workforce Specialist Have you ever been interested in a career in technology or computing? If you have strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills you are a strong candidate for an IT job. Best of all, there is no need to leave Maine to find training and a rewarding career in IT. In fact, Maine businesses need employees like you! Why IT? Job Satisfaction and …
Written by Eloise Vitelli, Director of Program and Policy Catalyst: “An agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action.” For the past six years, NVME has provided Marketing Mini-Grants of up to $400 to over 130 small business owners around Maine. We believe even small grants can serve as a catalyst for growth. How Does the Marketing Mini-Grant Process Work? NVME’s Marketing Mini-Grants are awarded through competitions that …
Written by Janet Smith (Regional Manager, Western Region) CA$H Maine is one of over 12,000 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs across the country that the IRS relies on to help people file their taxes for free. In 2016, CA$H Maine’s IRS certified volunteers helped over 5,000 Maine people qualify for and keep 100% of their refunds. This adds up to over $6,000,000 that people received without worrying about …
Congratulations to Pleasant River Farms in Mason Township for being selected as our Western Region’s Marketing Mini-Grant recipient for November 2016! Dean and Deborah Richmond started this family farm ten years ago with a small herd of cattle. This farm specializes in organic, grass-fed beef. They are currently the only Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association (MOFCA) certified organic beef producer in Oxford County. To meet their commitment to …