Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses. Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials needed… Read more »
Category: Marine Economy
Webinar – TIDE Series: Funding Opportunities for Commercial Fishing
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Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses. Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials needed… Read more »
Webinar – TIDE Series: Tax Prep for Commercial Fishing – Organize, File & Stay Compliant
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Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine have partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses. Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials… Read more »
Webinar – TIDE Series: Foundations for Financial Success – Planning and Budgeting
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Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine have partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses. Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials… Read more »
Webinar – TIDE Series: Foundations for Financial Success – Organizing Your Business Finances
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Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine have partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses. Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials… Read more »
Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2025
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Island Institute is taking part in the Maine Fisherman’s Forum this year at the Samoset Resort. The Maine Fishermen’s Forum is a three-day annual event held over the first weekend in March at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine. The Forum brings together fishermen, sea farmers, gear suppliers, state and federal scientists and regulators…
Partner Event – Talk of the Towns: Small Community Education: New Opportunities for Connections
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About the Event: The Town of Stonington is proud to return with a new season of its Talk of the Towns civic conversations in partnership with the Island Institute. The second year will include five public conversations on issues that bridge, matter to, and unite our regional communities. This event will focus on Small Community… Read more »
Webinar Series – Storm Response in Action: Business Owners on Recovery and What’s Next
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A Webinar Series on Coastal Resilience for Working Waterfront Communities – As we approach the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2024 winter storms, we recognize that although they were a harsh setback, we can learn from them and this moment can serve as a catalyst for rebuilding with resilience. We invite you to join us for… Read more »
Partner Event – Aquaculture Fair: Celebrating Aquaculture in Washington County
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About this Event: Join the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center in East Machias to celebrate aquaculture in Washington County! What to Expect: Meet farmers Try locally farmed seafood Learn about aquaculture training opportunities Find out more about starting an aquaculture related business See student presentations Fun activities Touch tank Event Information: This event is free and… Read more »
Staff Speaking Engagement – Union and Co. – Sustainability & The Green + Blue Economies Meetup
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About the Event: Join Union and Co. for an informal meet up to connect with other like-minded individuals interested in Sustainability & The Green + Blue Economies. Featuring an introduction and brief talk on using Hope as a Framework for Climate Action with Susie Arnold, Ph.D., Senior Ocean Scientist, Island Institute, and Bath resident. No prior… Read more »
