2012 Maine Entrepreneurship Week - February 11-18, 2012

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Sunday, February 5, 2012, 2 p.m.
Back to Business
Sponsored by: Deb Neuman
WVOM 103.9 Bangor, Maine & 101.3 Augusta, Maine
Tune in Sunday, Feb 5th from 2:00 - 3:00 PM on WVOM 103.9 Bangor, Maine and 101.3 Augusta, Maine. Host Deb Neuman will be focused on National Entrepreneurship Week in Maine including programs available all over the state. She will also be joined by a number of student entrepreneurs who will be sharing their stories! For more information, Contact Deb Neuman, 207-866-6500, deb.neuman@yahoo.com.

Monday, February 13, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development
120 Exchange Street, 4th Floor, Portland

Feedback sessions for individuals or groups in the creative economy track: Artistically Innovative Entrepreneurs and university connected entrepreneurs (students, faculty and companies leveraging university resources). In these sessions, you or your team meet one-on-one with investors and experienced entrepreneurs to discuss your business idea, learn more about resources for Maine businesses, and find out what investors look for in companies. Sessions are limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Contact Susan Ruhlin, 774-8111 or info@mced.biz to schedule. Click here for a complete listing of "Calling All Entrepreneurs" events being held as a part of Maine Entrepreneurship Week.

Monday, February 13, 2012, 7 p.m.

CreateMaine, an event to showcase Maine's young entrepreneurs

Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus

Hosted by the USM School of Music

Entrepreneurs tell their inspiring stories to young people. There will be prizes. Presented by USM School of Music, Department of Art, Department of Environmental Science, Department of Theatre, and sponsored by the College of Science, Technology, and Health and the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Visit www.createmaine.com for more information.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:39 to 9 a.m.
We Love Entrepreneurs Celebration!
Black Bear Inn in Orono

Sponsored by Affiliated Healthcare Systems, Katahdin Trust Company, Sutherland Weston and Bangor Target Area Development Corporation

Eastern Maine is a great place to do business. It's an even better place to begin a business. The region's business and community leaders encourage creativity and innovation. And they're working side by side with those who are poised to launch their own great venture. Join us on Tuesday, February 14 for We <3 Entrepreneurs - an open house style event showcasing the 2012 Top Gun class and featuring the opportunity to hear first hand from R.H. Foster's Robert Tracy and Abe Furth from Woodman's and Verve what it's like to see your idea grow and flourish in a region that embraces your goals as their own. Doors open at 7:30am. The program kicks off at 8:30am. There is no cost to attend.
Please RSVP to Sheena Scales at sscales@emdc.org or call 942-6389.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Calling All Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by the Small Enterprise Growth Fund & Maine Technology Institute

Bowdoin College, Thorne Hall, Brunswck Maine

In these sessions, you or your team meet one-on-one with investors and experienced entrepreneurs to discuss your business idea, learn more about resources for Maine businesses, and find out what investors look for in companies. Sessions are limited to a maximum of 20 minues. Contact Terri Wark, 373-9306 x211 or terri@segfmaine.com to schedule. Click here for a complete listing of "Calling All Entrepreneurs" events being held as a part of Maine Entrepreneurship Week.

Tuesday, February 15, 2012 from noon to 1:30
Lemonade Day Maine
South Portland Boys and Girls Key Club will be at Wright Express.
Lemonade Day Maine is an entrepreneurial educational initiative designed to teach children, ages 5-15, how to start, own and operate their own business using a lemonade stand as a vehicle. It also teaches kids fundamental lessons about life, success and themselves. FREE for kids, this program unites a network of youth support organizations, and brings out the entire community to support tomorrow’s Maine entrepreneurs. http://maine.lemonadeday.org   
Cost: $Free

Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 a.m.

Titan Challenge

Presented by: Junior Achievement

Locations include: University of Maine, Orono; University of Maine, Presque Isle; University of Southern Maine, Portland, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston/Auburn

The JA Titan Challenge is a business strategy tournament that challenges Maine high school students to run their own virtual corporation. Students participate during school hours in this daylong event. Using JA’s online business simulation module, teams are matched with community business professionals who act as advisors during the competition. Businesses sponsor student teams to unleash creativity, test leadership and demonstrate the competitive nature of the free enterprise system in an online global marketplace. Each three-student team is paired with a business volunteer advisor to compete statewide with other high school teams through three rounds of competition. Contest winners receive scholarships generously donated by Maine Education Services! For more information please contact Michelle Anderson, manderson@jamaine.org or call Junior Achievement of Maine at (207) 347-4333. To register a team online or learn more about the Titan Challenge, please visit our website at http://jamaine.org/programs/titan-challenge/.

Cost: $Free

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Titan Challenge writeup
2012 - 23 Schools Participating

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Calling All Female Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by the Maine Women's Fund

     - Networking Reception 4:30 - 6 p.m., Sponsored by Maine Million Dollar Women and KeyBank

Cumberland Club, 116 High Street, Portland, ME

Maine Women's Fund and Maine Million Dollar Women are bringing together a team of rock star advisors who want to see women-led ventures grow. Female Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet with a panel of amazing advisors. You'll have 10 minutes to share the high points of your business and key opportunities/challenges on the horizon and 10 minutes for Q&A. Sessions are limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Following these presentations, Maine Million Dollar Women and KeyBank are hosting a networking reception from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Contact Kristin Chase Duffy, 774-5513, Kristin@mainewomensfund.org to schedule. Click here for a complete listing of "Calling All Entrepreneurs" events being held as a part of Maine Entrepreneurship Week.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Calling All Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by the University of Maine at Machias

Room 102 of the Science Building, UMM Campus, Machias, Maine

If you have ever thought of starting a business, or own one and want to take it to the next level, this program will be invaluable to your success. You'll meet experienced business owners who will share their tips for success, learn more about resources for Maine businesses and find out what investors and lenders are looking for. Some participants will have the chance for a one-on-one coaching session to get feedback and advice on the next steps in their entrepreneurial journeys. Registration is required. Coaching sessions are limited to 16; space is available on a first-come/first-served basis. Contact Brenda Frey, 255-1439 or blfrey@maine.edu to schedule. Click here for a complete listing of "Calling All Entrepreneurs" events being held as a part of Maine Entrepreneurship Week.

Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 p.m.
Celebrating Entrepreneurial Milestones
Sponsored by Broadreach Public Relations and Pennisi & Lamare
19 Commercial Street, 3rd Floor, Portland, ME
An Anniversary Party and Networking Event celebrating two of Portland's creative entrepreneurs, (Broadreach Public Relations - 5 Years, Pennisi & Lamare - 25 Years!) Area leaders in business, non profit, government, education and economic development are welcome to join us for refreshments and more! Please RSVP to 207-619-7350 or info@broadreachpr.com by February 8.
Cost: $Free

Wednesday, February 15, 6 p.m.
Top Gun Maine Celebrity Presentation:
An Audience with Steve Blank

Sponsored by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development and Blackstone Accelerates Growth

Various locations: Visit www.topgunmaine.biz for the locations

Sponsored by MCED and The University of Maine
Steve Blank, a renowned entrepreneurship educator in Silicon Valley, will speak via video conference on Wednesday, February 15 at 6:00 PM to Maine libraries and University campuses throughout the state as part of Maine Entrepreneurship Week and MCED’s Top Gun Maine program. The event presented by MCED, The University of Maine and supported by Blackstone Accelerates Growth is free and open to the public. During the program, local entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to listen, ask questions, and discuss his presentation alongside Top Gun Maine program participants. For a complete list of participating locations, please visit the Top Gun Maine web site.

Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 9 a.m. to noon

Calling All Entrepreneurs for Students

Foster Center for Student Innovation, UMaine Orono

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Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Calling All Entrepreneurs

Target Technology Center, Orono

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Sponsored by UMO - Target Technology Center & Foster Center for Student Innovation

In these sessions, the earlier being directed specifically to students, you or your team meet one-on-one with investors and experienced entrepreneurs to discuss your business idea, learn more about resources for Maine businesses, and find out what investors look for in companies. Share your idea, explain your most pressing challenge, talk about whatever is on your entrepreneurial mind and, in the process, perhaps build a basis for a relationship going forward. Sessions are limited to a maximum of 15 minutes. Contact Ana Leira, 866-6500 or targetincubator@gmail.com to schedule. Click here for a complete listing of "Calling All Entrepreneurs" events being held as a part of Maine Entrepreneurship Week.

Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Calling All Entrepreneurs

Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development

120 Exchange St., (4th Floor) Portland

Feedback sessions for individuals or groups in two tracks: innovation based companies, and university connected entrepreneurs (students, faculty and companies leveraging university resources). In these sessions, you or your team meet one-on-one with investors and experienced entrepreneurs to discuss your business idea, learn more about resources for Maine businesses, and find out what investors look for in companies. Sessions are limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Contact Susan Ruhlin at 774-8111 or info@mced.biz to schedule. Click here for a complete listing of "Calling All Entrepreneurs" events being held as a part of Maine Entrepreneurship Week.

Thursday, February 16 2012

Facebook Marketing Workshop

Sponsored by: Laurie Johnson, Susan Ruhlin & Nancy Strojny

SCORE Portland, 100 Middle St. East Tower 2nd Floor, Portland ME

Do you want learn how to market your business on Facebook? This workshop is for you. Learn the art and science of Facebook marketing, including best practices, advertising, content tips and insights. We will cover how to create events, sharing content, adding LIKES and getting fans. Please register at http://portlandme.score.org or call 207-772-1147.

Cost: $35.00 w/ pre-registration, $50.00 at the door

Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
2 Degrees Portland
Sponsored by: Maine Technology Institute
Kepware, 400 Congress St., 4th Floor, Portland
We're a network of people connecting those interested in living and working in the Portland area with the creative community and those who already do. At our events, we develop relationships to keep what we have vibrant and strong. For more information please contact Jennifer Hutchins at 207-772-6828.
Cost: $Free

Friday, February 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Calling All Entrepreneurs

Southern Maine Community College

SMCC, Hague Hall Conference Room

In these sessions, you or your team meet one-on-one with investors and experienced entrepreneurs to discuss your business idea, learn more about resources for Maine businesses, and find out what investors look for in companies. Sessions are limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Share your idea, explain your most pressing challenge, talk about whatever is on your entrepreneurial mind and, in the process, perhaps build a basis for a relationship going forward. Contact Michelle Neujahr, 741-5936 or mneujahr@smccme.edu  Click here for a complete listing of "Calling All Entrepreneurs" events being held as a part of Maine Entrepreneurship Week.

More information and events to come...visit again, and bring your calendar!
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