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The Kitchen at 185
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Programs
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Featured Business Stories
Skowhegan is home to a diverse and growing community of entrepreneurs, makers, retailers, service providers, and innovators. The featured businesses below represent just a few of the people and ideas shaping our local economy, creating jobs, and bringing new energy to the community.
Happy Knits is a welcoming, community-centered yarn shop offering quality materials, helpful guidance, and a comfortable place for …
Bookish is a bright and inviting used bookstore located at 14 Madison Avenue in Skowhegan. Owned by Bjarni …
Ready to Invest in Your Business?
Skowhegan Entrepreneurship’s Technical Assistance Grants provide $500 to $2,000 to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses access professional support for projects like business planning, branding, marketing, website development, and more.
Applications are open through August 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Programs
Whether you’re exploring an idea, launching a business, or working through your next stage of growth, our programs provide practical guidance, useful resources, and opportunities to connect with people who can help you move forward.
Business Bootcamp
Business Bootcamp is a one-day, five-hour program designed to help new and emerging entrepreneurs strengthen their ideas and take practical next steps. Participants explore key business fundamentals, including value proposition, finances, branding, risk, and planning for launch or growth.
Entrepreneur Gatherings
These in-person meetups are designed to bring local entrepreneurs together to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another. They offer space to brainstorm solutions, talk through challenges, make connections, and find inspiration among like-minded business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
One-On-One Advising
One-on-One Advising provides personalized support for entrepreneurs working through challenges or figuring out what comes next. We help identify hurdles and connect entrepreneurs with the people, resources, programs, and opportunities that can help move their business forward.
News
Stay up to date with the latest news, stories, and opportunities from Skowhegan Entrepreneurship. Explore updates on local businesses, upcoming programs, resources, and the people helping shape Skowhegan’s entrepreneurial community.
Community members, project partners, elected officials, and supporters recently gathered along the Kennebec River to celebrate a major …
The Maine Grain Alliance recently welcomed bakers, grain enthusiasts, and food professionals from around the world to Skowhegan …
The Kitchen at 185 is a shared-use commercial kitchen being developed at 185 Water Street in Skowhegan to …