“Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs designed to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with businesses and educators, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.”
One program in the JA curriculum is “Our Region.” It will “analyze how entrepreneurs use resources and work with each other to produce goods and services in a community. It will recognize the skills, tasks and concepts that an entrepreneur must master to start a successful business.”
Stay tuned to the SMMC column for progress as a business person (volunteer) teaches the class. For more information or to become a teaching volunteer, please contact the JA MidCoast Maine Board Chairwoman Emily Hamilton at ehamilton@atlanticregional.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
— Tonight, March 25, is Chamber After Hours. Three chamber members hosting this event from 5-7 p.m. are ServPro Bath/Brunswick, American Red Cross (Mid Coast Chapter) and Simply Susie’s Catering. Chamber members are encouraged to invite other business people to promote their business. It’s also a time to make new connections, gather business leads and reconnect with business owners. This is an open house-style event, come as you are and there is no fee to attend.
— Hear Gov. Paul LePage speak about his two-year budget proposal. The meeting is Thursday, April 2, 8-9:30 a.m., at the Brunswick Hotel and Tavern, 4 Noble St., Brunswick. Reservations are a must. Refreshments will be served. Fee is $10/member and $15/non-member. Sponsors for the event are Mechanics Savings Bank, Mid Coast Health Services, Priority Real Estate Group, RE/MAX Riverside and The Brunswick Hotel & Tavern.
—TheB2BMarketplace,sponsoredby General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, is April 28. The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber and Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce are partnering to create a unique opportunity for all of their members and other business people to participate in this event. With the combined membership of two area chambers, all business people attending will have free admission, the networking time to build strategic partnerships and opportunity to grow their business. The event is 1-5 p.m. at Coastal Performance Training Center, 14 Thomas Point Road, Brunswick. Build your business now by participating in the B2BMarketplace.
Please pre-register for all events at www.midcoastmaine.com.
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