Meet Our Educational Programming Partners

In addition to classes and workshops developed and hosted at URCI, we have robust relationships with partner organizations who offer a wide array of courses to inspire and educate business owners and budding entrepreneurs.  

CEI, SBDC, NVME, and SCORE all provide free business advising and or mentoring.  CEI has an office at URCI and SBDC keeps regular monthly hours at the center.  NVME and SCORE also use space at the center when it best meets the needs of their clients.

Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI)
Mission: CEI works to build a just, vibrant and climate-resilient future for people and communities in Maine and rural areas. We do this by integrating finance, business expertise and policy solutions in ways that make the economy work more equitably.
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Maine Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Mission: SBDC assists entrepreneurs and small businesses in Maine through no-cost, confidential business advising and training, aiming to help them create, grow, and succeed.
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New Ventures Maine (NVME)
Mission: To help Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families.
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SCORE Maine
(Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Mission: To foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
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