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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 61 Fact Book / Doing Business in Maine B U S I N E S S R E S O U R C E S New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Inc. www.netaac.org NETAAC is a government funded non-profit organization that offers cost-shared assistance for import- impacted manufacturers through a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce. NETAAC was estab- lished to aid New England manu- facturing companies that have been negatively impacted by import trade. New Ventures Maine newventuresmaine.org New Ventures has an all-inclusive mission to help individuals venture in new directions with their careers, businesses and personal finances. Northern Forest Center northernforest.org e Northern Forest Center's mission is to build economic and community vitality while fostering sound for- est stewardship across the Northern Forest of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. SafetyWorks! safetyworksmaine.com SafetyWorks! is an outreach program of the Maine Department of Labor designed to reduce job-related inju- ries, illnesses and deaths. Society for Manufacturing Excellence Sme.org SME is a non-profit association of professionals, educators, and students committed to promoting and sup- porting the manufacturing industry. Slow Money Maine Slowmoneymaine.com e mission of Slow Money Maine is to build a diverse network of individu- als, philanthropists, businesses, non- profit organizations and government entities that are focused on investing in farms and fisheries, and the ecosystems that sustain them as a means of grow- ing our local food systems, economies and communities statewide. SCORE portlandme.score.org SCORE, the nation's largest volunteer business mentoring service, is a non- profit association dedicated to provide mentoring to individuals in business, or to those thinking about starting a business. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE is able to deliver free mentoring whether you are starting, growing or experiencing problems with your business. A diverse array of workshops is offered for the new or seasoned business owner, manager or employee. Small Business Administration Maine www.sba.gov/offices/district/me/augusta Maine SBA's core mission is to pro- vide access to capital in an inclu- sive manner. Whether a business is seeking financing or government contracting opportunities, education and training assistance, or making sense of federal or state regulations, the SBA has resources available to help. e Maine SBA, together with partners like SCORE, the Maine Small Business Development Center and the Women's Business Center at Coastal Enterprises Inc. offer free or low cost confidential, one-on-one counseling, classroom and web-based training, assistance in obtaining busi- ness loans, venture capital, surety bonds and government contract. Small Business Administration Maine Women's Business Center www.ceimaine.org/consulting/ business-counseling-development/ womens-business-center e Women's Business Center at CEI offers experienced, knowledge- able business specialists who can help female entrepreneurs at any stage of their business, from start-up to expansion. Within a setting that respects your experience, skills, and learning style, WBC specialists can assist you in building business skills through access to timely, accurate, tai- lored information and resources. University of Maine Cooperative Extension Extention.umaine.edu UMaine Cooperative Extension brings knowledge from the university to you. For over 100 years, we've been putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and com- munities — in every corner of Maine. We provide practical, how-to solu- tions in a range of program areas. Visit Patrons.com to find an independent Maine agent near you. Business Property and Liability Insurance Products Cyber and Data Breach Liability Insurance Employment Practices Liability Insurance, EPLI & Equipment and Mechanical Breakdown I N S U R I N G M A I N E B U S I N E S S — I N S U R I N G M A I N E P E O P L E Innovative solutions for today's business challenges. We've been in business more than 140 years, and continue to innovate by providing you a portfolio that offers the kind of protection your business needs — today.

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