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University of º£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension in partnership with the º£½ÇÉçÇø Business School will offer Build a Better Business, a hands-on workshop for business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Somerset County Extension, 7 County Drive, Skowhegan.

The session offers a full-day program from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or the choice of a half-day morning or afternoon session. Morning sessions will focus on business strategy and financial modeling. Afternoon sessions will cover business resilience planning and developing a growth mindset. The session will include a locally catered lunch and snacks.

Presenters include Jason Entsminger, Ph.D., assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the º£½ÇÉçÇø Business School and Extension state specialist for small business; Jason Harkins, Ph.D., executive dean of the º£½ÇÉçÇø Business School and dean of the Graduate School of Business; Jens Kaus, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow in sustainable business at the º£½ÇÉçÇø Business School; and Lisa Liberatore, serial entrepreneur and adjunct instructor at the º£½ÇÉçÇø Business School. The presenters bring experience in applied research, rural entrepreneurship, venture scaling and business education.

The cost is $75 for a half-day or $100 for a full-day session, including lunch. A minimum of 12 participants may be required per site. Scholarships are available for participants working in º£½ÇÉçÇø’s outdoor recreation economy; those with businesses related to outdoor recreation may select a reduced rate of $20 for the full-day session when registering. Registration closes three days prior to each event. To register or learn more, visit the .

For more information or logistical questions, contact Lisa Liberatore at lisa.liberatore@maine.edu. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Jason Entsminger at 207.581.1999 or jason.entsminger@maine.edu.