Those over 50 years of age and looking for guidance on how to start a business have the opportunity to attend free workshops in Lewiston and Farmington in the coming weeks.
Encore Entrepreneurs — those 50 and older — who are considering ways to supplement thier income or start a new chapter by starting a business may attend the free three-session classes hosted by New Ventures Maine from Oct. 16-30 in Lewiston and Nov. 5-19 in Farmington.
The class covers the business plan, marketing and cash planning, and is suitable for those thinking about or who are in the startup phase of a new business. The class will be led by Karleen Andrews, microenterprise specialist for the Western Region of New Ventures Maine.
The Lewiston sessions will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 16 through Oct. 30, at USM Lewiston/Auburn Campus, 51 Westminster St., Lewiston.
The Farmington sessions will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Nov. 5 through Nov. 19, at New Ventures Office, 108 Perham St., Suite 2, Farmington.
To register online for one of the workshops, or any New Ventures small business classes, visit newventuresmaine.org. For more information, contact Andrews at karleen.andrews@maine.edu or 207)-557-1885.
New Ventures Maine is a statewide community outreach program of the University of Maine at Augusta and University of Maine System. Through tuition-free classes and individual coaching, it helps people find good jobs, start or return to college, launch small businesses, manage money and build assets.
