Maine Innovators, Mark Your Calendars!📅 We’re gearing up for the Maine Entrepreneurs Summit on May 16, 2025, at the USM Abromson Center in Portland—and you’re invited! Think big ideas, inspiring people, and a chance to connect with the best and brightest in Maine’s entrepreneurial world. Sound good? We thought so 😉 Stay tuned—we’ll have more details to share soon. For now, just make sure that calendar isn’t lonely on May 16th! #MaineEntrepreneurs #MESummit2025 #StartUps #Entrepreneurs
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Non-profit Organization Management
Portland, Maine 4,233 followers
About us
The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE) helps innovators fill in the gaps between their deep industry expertise and the strategic business skills critical to launching a scalable, sustainable venture. Maine's unique economic and geographic challenges demand more that a traditional business incubator. They demand a catalyst. MCE is a private non-profit committed to fostering growth and self-sufficiency among Maine's most promising, innovative start-ups. Through community and cloud-based channels, we provide access to the knowledge and resources that allow our best and brightest to compete on their own terms, changing the very definition of success. MCE develops the entrepreneurs who are leading the future of Maine's business.
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http://www.mced.biz
External link for Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Maine
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- entrepreneur training, aquaculture business training, food business training, agriculture business training, business mentoring, and entrepreneur mentoring
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68 Commercial St
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Portland, Maine 04101, US
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63 Federal Street
Portland, ME 04101, US
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Thank you Maine Development Foundation for having us at the table for this important conversation! 👏
What an inspiring morning at Husson University for our "Leading in Emerging Sectors" breakfast workshop. We will be feeding on the energy and insight offered for quite some time! Thank you to our panelists - Emily Lane who spoke about the blue/ocean economy, Terry Shehata who spoke about Maine's burgeoning space industry, Douglas Cyr who spoke about the innovations and expansion of the forest/wood economy, Ton Mathissen who spoke about green businesses and products helping meet the challenge of climate change in addition to boosting Maine's eoncomy and workforce, and Rich Brooks who talked about harnessing AI (artificial intelligence). Thank you to Marie Hansen, JD, PhD, SHRM-SCP, PCC for kicking us off with stirring remarks that respectfully challenged us all to think of skills like #emotionalintelligence, #adaptability and #kindness as essential or power skills rather than "soft" which can be dismissive. And thank you to all the participants - leaders in all sectors from across the state - for bringing your energy and ideas to the discussions. #dirigo! Gratitude to Northern Light Health and Bangor Savings Bank for sponsoring the full 4-part series of 2024 Leadership in Action Breakfasts. And a special shoutout to Sterling Pingree for being a such a welcoming, stellar events/venue partner. You model amazing hospitality and grace under pressure - and you do it with a smile and a hug! And to the students and faculty at Husson's @iEX Lab - minds BLOWN! Can we come back tomorrow? Sophie Drew Yellow Light Breen Jan Kearce Julie Beane Janet Sydnor Michael McKernan EJ Roach Vivek Philip Luke Dyer Nancy Roberts, APR D'arcy Main-Boyington Anne Schlitt
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Save these dates (registration link coming soon) 🔖 We have an exciting opportunity for Maine Food Businesses in 2025 🚀 Selling More Maine Foods is a 3-part series that dives into Labeling Requirements 📈 🍽️ In this series, you'll hear from industry leaders who will share their expertise on developing packaging that’s compliant, consumer-friendly, and innovative 💡📦 Thanks to our partners at Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association Fork Food Lab and #MaineDACF for making it happen! #MaineFood #PackagingInnovation #BusinessGrowth #SellingMoreMaineFoods #FoodPackaging
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As the busiest shopping season of the year kicks into gear, we’re here to remind you to Make It Maine and Buy Local! 🦞✨ Behind every Maine-made product is a hardworking human who has poured their heart, hustle, and creativity into bringing something special to market. When you shop local, you’re supporting their dreams, strengthening our communities, and celebrating the unmatched quality that Maine is known for. Let’s keep the momentum going! Share the love for #MaineMade and tag your favorite local businesses below. 💙 FocusMaine New England Ocean Cluster Startup Maine Educate Maine CEI (Coastal Enterprises, Inc.) Harvesting Good Grandy Organics Good To Go Coffee By Design Luke's Lobster Harvest Maine Maine Coast Sea Vegetables, Inc. #BuyLocal #ShopSmall #SupportMaineMakers #MakeItMaine
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We’re so honored to be part of this ecosystem. Thank you for bringing us all together FocusMaine 🙌
Last Friday, we brought together our incredible partners to reflect on program achievements and collaborate on fresh ideas for the year ahead! We're thankful to have a strong network of organizations joining us in strengthening Maine's Food and Bioscience Economies, and the workforce needed to sustain them. 🌱 🧬 🤝 A special thanks to Fork Food Lab for hosting us and for our delicious lunch from one of their members, Magno Terra! BIOME (Bioscience Association of Maine) CEI (Coastal Enterprises, Inc.) Educate Maine Live and Work in Maine Maine Aquaculture Association Maine Center for Entrepreneurs New England Ocean Cluster The Roux Institute at Northeastern University #focusmainepartners #network #economicdevelopment #buylocal
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Exciting News from one of our MarketShare clients🎉 Get Maine Lobster 🦞 has partnered with celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian to create an exclusive Holiday Seafood Collection ✨ Perfect for elevating your holiday gatherings, this collaboration features premium Maine seafood paired with Chef Zakarian’s signature touch 🍽️ Read more about this exciting partnership and the delicious offerings below! https://lnkd.in/gnfvGcfp
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Support Small Businesses Beyond Saturday! You showed your love for small businesses on #SmallBusinessSaturday—thank you! Now, take it a step further this #GivingTuesday by supporting Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping small businesses across Maine thrive. Your donation powers: 👏 Business mentorship 👏 Growth programs like FoodTech and Top Gun 👏 Resources for entrepreneurs to succeed Donations of $100 or more will have their name added to our Champions Circle on our website for one year with a dedicated email blast directing views to that page, celebrating your impact! Click the PayPal link to give today: https://lnkd.in/g4TE5CxA Every dollar counts! Let’s keep Maine’s small business spirit strong, together. #GivingTuesday #SupportSmallBusinesses #Entrepreneurs #MaineStrong #nonprofit
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The holidays have arrived 💫 There’s no better time to support the amazing small businesses that make Maine so special. Many of the incredible brands in our Local Shopping Guide started as dreams and grew into thriving businesses through MCE’s programs. Now, you can be part of their journey by shopping local! Whether it’s handcrafted gifts, delicious treats, or one-of-a-kind finds, these businesses are pouring their passion into every product. Let’s show them some love this holiday season! 💻 Head to our website and check out the guide. It’s full of great ideas for everyone on your list—and every purchase supports our community. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxAciDRW Thank you for supporting Maine entrepreneurs. Together, we’re making a big impact, one small business at a time. 💚 #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #MaineMade #SmallBusinessSaturday
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Top Gun Curious? Today is the FINAL day to send in your application! Our team is eager to meet you and learn about your aspirations as an entrepreneur. Don’t hesitate to take the leap! Learn more about our program here and contact us today to start your journey 👇 https://lnkd.in/d-D_uYbE
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🚨 Last Chance Alert🚨 The journey to grow your business starts with Top Gun—but time is running out⏳ Applications close THIS FRIDAY, November 30th. Top Gun is more than a program—it’s a community of support, mentorship, and inspiration that helps entrepreneurs like YOU reach new heights. Ready to take that first step? 🔗 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/d-D_uYbE 📝 Apply Now: https://www.superform.spot https://lnkd.in/gWvQg8Pa #TopGunMaine #Entrepreneurship #GrowYourBusiness #MaineInnovation