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Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 1.0 - Venture Exploration Fall 2021 Registration

In partnership with Washington County Community College,
Machias Valley Center for Entrepreneurship invites you to register for a free
10-week business basics course that will not only provide free
college credit and micro-credentials, but also individualized workshop selection to small business
owners and community members who wish to join the learning experience.

This unique learning environment begins on September 15th and runs through November 17th.
Each week builds on the next and students will work through the
different components of creating a business plan, which will be submitted
as their final project be December 1st.

Complete the application below to be invited to participate in this exciting
opportunity. In addition, by submitting your application you will also be
given access to our Machias Valley Center Entrepreneurship virtual community
powered by Startup Space where you can access resources, events, and other
information to help you start, grow, and scale your business.

Once you click submit, a temporary password will be generated to your email and
you will be redirected to the Startup Space login page. We want to encourage
you to use that password to login, update your profile and connect with
us.

First and Last Name *

Email *

Find Your City *

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Email Address: *

Date of Birth: *

Address: *

City: *

State: *

ZIP Code: *

County: *

Phone: *

Are you currently a student at WCCC?*

Yes

No

What program are you studying? *

Which of the following best describes your position?*

Interested in starting a business

Business in start-up phase

Small business owner

Independent contractor

Other

Other

How long has your business been in operation?*

0 - 1 year

2 - 4 years

5 - 10 years

10+ years

What type of work do businesses/individuals typically contract with you to complete? *

What type of business do you operate, or wish to operate? *
Example: Lawyer, consultant, bookkeeper, graphic artist, restaurant

What is the name of your business? *
If your business does not yet have a name, please type N/A.

How did you hear about this program? *

Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways offers multiple FREE options! Which one will you pursue?*Please note, all classes run weekly on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and include a 15-minute break.

** This option is closed to enrollment. Please select Option 2. ** Option 1: Enroll for 3 college credits earned over the 10-week course

Option 2: Register for one or more workshop sessions within the series

Choose up to 10 learning experiences!*Please select all workshops you wish to participate in.

Week 1 - Sept. 15th: Introduction to Self-Employment

Week 2 - Sept. 22nd: Business Venture Exploration: Discover Your Why

Week 3 - Sept. 29th: Business Building Blocks: Let's Talk Mission + Vision

Week 4 - Oct. 6th: All Things Legal (legal structure, tax obligations, and business law basics)

Week 5 - Oct. 13th: Management Strategies & Opportunities

Week 6 - Oct. 20th: Market Strategy: Reach Your Ideal Customer

Week 7 - Oct. 27th: Best Practices for Startup Success (Entrepreneur Panel)

Week 8 - Nov. 3rd: Making Your Business Bankable

Week 9 - Nov. 10th: Accounting & Cash Flow Considerations

Week 10 - Nov. 17th: Resources for Ongoing Success

I understand that class sessions will be conducted live and online via Zoom and that lectures will be recorded and available on-demand for current and future learning opportunities and groups.*

I acknowledge & agree

What are you hoping to gain from Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 1.0 - Venture Exploration? *

We strive to develop and deliver classes and workshops, assistance, and services in an inclusive, diverse, and equitable manner--first and foremost.
Providing the following confidential details will help us ensure that we are doing so. Identifying details will not be shared outside of enrollment. You have the option to select 'Prefer not to answer' on any details you are not comfortable sharing.

Gender *

Which range does your annual household income fall within?*

Less than $15,000

$15,000 to $29,999

$30,000 to $44,999

$45,000 to $59,999

$60,000 to 74,999

over $75,000

Prefer not to answer

Are you of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin?*

No, not of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin

Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano

Yes, Puerto Rican

Yes, Cuban

Prefer not to answer

Other

Other

How would you best describe yourself?*

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Prefer not to answer

Other

Other

Please select the Native American Tribe you are a member of:*

The Aroostook Band of Micmac

The Houlton Band of Maliseet

The Penobscot Nation

The Passamaquoddy Tribe

Other

Other

Prefer not to answer

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