{"id":15194,"date":"2025-08-13T09:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T13:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15194"},"modified":"2025-09-22T08:44:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:44:22","slug":"build-a-better-business-workshop","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/washington\/event\/build-a-better-business-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"(Cancelled) Build a Better Business Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Maine Business School will offer Build a Better Business, a hands-on workshop for business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The Machias workshop will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the UMaine Machias, 116 O\u2019Brien Avenue, Machias.<\/p>\n

The session offers a full-day program from 8:30 a.m.\u20134:30 p.m., or the choice of a half-day morning or afternoon session. Morning sessions will focus on business strategy and financial modeling. Afternoon sessions will cover business resilience planning and developing a growth mindset. The session will include a locally catered lunch and snacks.<\/p>\n

Presenters include Jason Entsminger, Ph.D., assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Maine Business School and Extension state specialist for small business; Jason Harkins, Ph.D., executive dean of the Maine Business School and dean of the Graduate School of Business; Jens Kaus, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow in sustainable business at the Maine Business School; and Lisa Liberatore, serial entrepreneur and adjunct instructor at the Maine Business School. The presenters bring experience in applied research, rural entrepreneurship, venture scaling and business education.<\/p>\n

The cost is $75 for a half-day or $100 for a full-day session, including lunch. A minimum of 12 participants may be required per site. Scholarships are available for participants working in Maine\u2019s outdoor recreation economy; those with businesses related to outdoor recreation may select a reduced rate of $20 for the full-day session when registering. Registration closes three days prior to each event. To register or learn more, visit the program webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information or logistical questions, contact Lisa Liberatore at lisa.liberatore@maine.edu<\/a>. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Jason Entsminger at 207.581.1999 or jason.entsminger@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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