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Main Street Skowhegan and the National Coalition for Community Capital have partnered to create the Entrepreneur Finance Workshop Series. The program is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are ready to solidify their financial plans, learn about financial opportunities for their business, and gain access to industry professionals.All sessions will be held virtually from 4:00-5:30PM EST.If you have any questions, please contact the following:
Patric Moore Katharine Gilman
Director of Entrepreneurship Executive Director
Main Street Skowhegan National Coalition for Community Capital
patric@mainstreetskowhegan.org katharine@nc3now.org
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$60 fee
Entire Series (All 7 Workshops)
Gain access to all 7 workshops in the series with this single ticket!
PURCHASE$15 feeWorkshop 1: Bootstrapping and Self-Funding
Join us to learn how to self-fund your business. Discover effective methods to launch and grow without outside investment. Get tips on resource management, cost prioritization, and early revenue generation to create a robust, sustainable business. Turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality with practical, hands-on guidance.
PURCHASE$15 feeWorkshop 2: Integrating Community Capital
The National Coalition for Community Capital (NC3) defines community capital as the broad engagement of community members in local investing. How does this relate to you as entrepreneurs? Well, any entrepreneur can raise investments from your place-based community or values-aligned community. We will describe how this is possible and the foundations for this work, giving you the context you need to dive into Workshop 3 where Kathleen Minogue will detail the tool you may use to do this: investment crowdfunding.
PURCHASE$15 feeWorkshop 3: Crowdfunding and Alternative Funding Platforms
What if you could launch or grow your business with the financial support of your community? You can! In the last decade, crowdfunding has empowered businesses of all sizes and stages with the tools to raise billions in capital from their communities. Join this workshop to learn what crowdfunding is, how it works, the different types of crowdfunding, and how you can get started on your journey to fund with community.
PURCHASE$15 feeWorkshop 4: Traditional Financing: Loans & Lines of Credit
This Workshop will include entrepreneurial considerations for choosing a bank such as cash needs, check needs, check deposits, credit card processing, and mobile deposits. We will also address whether the bank is able to service business or organization physical locations. The business or organization's mission alignment aspect or B Corp Certification will also be discussed. In closing, a case study example from Amalgamated Bank will be offered to illustrate these considerations and spark a fruitful Q&A period.
PURCHASE$15 feeWorkshop 5: Equity Financing: Angel Investors and Venture Capital
Join us for an insightful workshop demystifying angel investing and venture capital. This session will cover the basics of equity investing and provide crucial knowledge on building a scalable business that attracts investors. Learn how to evaluate a startup’s potential, understand equity stakes, and how businesses are presented to potential investors effectively.
PURCHASE$15 feeWorkshop 6: Grants, Subsidies, and Government Programs
This interactive presentation will help you understand what types of grants are available for businesses in Maine, what funders are looking for in your application, and how you can craft a compelling narrative. Elaine will walk you through typical eligibility requirements, the projects that are most likely to get funding, and how to find information about open grant opportunities. Bring your tailored questions about grant funding for your business.
PURCHASE$15 feeWorkshop 7: A Panel on Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
Join us for an engaging panel discussion where subject matter experts explore the transformative power of strategic partnerships and collaborations. Learn how to identify potential partners and build mutually beneficial relationships that drive success. Uncover the ways strategic alliances can be leveraged for access to capital, resources, and new markets. This panel is a must-attend for anyone looking to enhance their business through the power of collaboration.
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