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Are you dreaming of starting or growing a business? Now’s your chance!


We’re excited to announce the launch of Women Lead's Starting a Small Business, a 6-session course designed for immigrant women in Greater Portland.


Courses Include:

  • Creating a business plan
  • Understanding and managing finances
  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements
  • Marketing and advertising strategies
  • Finding funding sources
  • Business operations essentials


Exciting opportunity: Participants who complete the course with a business plan will be eligible to apply for microgrant funding and digital starter kits to help launch their small business!


Additional support: We’re committed to making this journey as smooth as possible by offering:

  • 1:1 business coaching
  • Case management support
  • Childcare and transportation assistance during class hours
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Applications close on September 18th—don’t miss out!


Classes start on October 2nd and will meet every other week for 6 sessions


Questions? Give us a call or send us a message.


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Funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration and other generous funders