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MaineStreet Business Building MaineStreet Business Building is a vibrant hub for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners of Washington County, Maine! Located in downtown Machias.

🎉 Another great week of Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!A huge thank you to Dan Umphrey of Northern Maine Developme...
10/26/2026

🎉 Another great week of Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!

A huge thank you to Dan Umphrey of Northern Maine Development Commission / Maine SBDC for presenting Starting Smart: The Legal Side of Business and to Heidi Holst of the Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards, for presenting Grow Your Team: Hiring Your First Employee.

We really appreciate you both sharing your time, expertise, and practical advice to help our participants better understand the legal side of starting a business and what they need to know when they're ready to hire their first employee!

There's lots more to come! Check out upcoming sessions and join us: https://loom.ly/c1W2ulQ

Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways is made possible in partnership with Washington County Community College (WCCC), with funding from federal Congressionally Directed Spending (FY2024) and the Northern Border Regional Commission, and with support from more than 50 business partners and leaders across Maine who share their time and expertise with our participants.

10/23/2026

📢 MaineStreet Business Building Notice

MaineStreet Business Building will be closed to walk-in advising on Monday, October 26. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please visit our website, mainestreetbusiness.org, anytime to sign up and schedule no-cost 1:1 business advising.

🎉 Another great week of Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!A huge thank you to Dan McDonald of Northern Maine Developm...
10/23/2026

🎉 Another great week of Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!

A huge thank you to Dan McDonald of Northern Maine Development Commission for presenting Startup Expenses: The Costs of Doing Business and to Terry Johnson of Maine Center for Entrepreneurs for presenting *Business Analysis: Seeing the Big Picture*.

We really appreciate you both sharing your time, expertise, and practical advice to help our participants better understand the costs of starting a business, evaluate opportunities and challenges, and make informed decisions as they move forward!

There's lots more to come! Check out upcoming sessions and join us: https://loom.ly/c1W2ulQ

Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways is made possible in partnership with Washington County Community College (WCCC), with funding from federal Congressionally Directed Spending (FY2024) and the Northern Border Regional Commission, and with support from more than 50 business partners and leaders across Maine who share their time and expertise with our participants.

10/23/2026

🌟We're excited to host CEI Women's Business Center for Biz Fit LIVE: Check In & Check Up in Machias!

This interactive workshop offers women entrepreneurs an opportunity to explore what makes a business healthy and thriving, from marketing and finances to operations and self-care.

📅 Wednesday, November 4
☕ 9:00 AM – Coffee & Networking
⏰ 9:30–11:00 AM – Workshop
📍 MaineStreet Business Building, Machias

Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years, it's a great opportunity to connect with other women entrepreneurs, share ideas, and learn from one another!

Your business deserves a check-up! Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

👉 Register at https://loom.ly/A2tgSzA

10/22/2026

MaineStreet Business Building will be closed to walk-in advising today (Thursday, October 22). We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please visit our website mainestreetbusiness.org anytime to sign up and schedule no-cost 1:1 advising.

🚀 Partners continues Thursday, October 29 with two more FREE workshops!This week, we're talking about how to price your ...
10/21/2026

🚀 Partners continues Thursday, October 29 with two more FREE workshops!

This week, we're talking about how to price your products and services and build a brand that connects with your customers.

💰 2:00–3:30 p.m. | For What It’s Worth: Pricing Your Products & Services
with Raynor Large of Coastal Enterprises Inc.

🎨 3:45–5:00 p.m. | Branding Basics: Building Trust
with Ashley Dhakal of Sunrise County Economic Council

Join us for one session or both!

👉 Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/c1W2ulQ

🌟 Business Spotlight: TNT Automotive | Jonesport, Maine Keeping Washington County moving, one vehicle at a time!Meet TNT...
10/20/2026

🌟 Business Spotlight: TNT Automotive | Jonesport, Maine

Keeping Washington County moving, one vehicle at a time!

Meet TNT Automotive, a family-run automotive business right here in Washington County!

Owner Timothy Holmes grew up watching his father, Eric, work as a mechanic and has built on that foundation with years of hands-on experience of his own.

From routine maintenance to towing and auto body work, TNT Automotive offers a variety of services to help keep vehicles on the road:

🔧 Automotive Maintenance
🛢️ Oil Changes
🚘 Auto Body Work
🛻 Towing

Tim has been working with Maine APEX Accelerator for several years, exploring local and state contracting opportunities.

📍 1922 Masons Bay Road, Jonesport, ME
📞 (207) 497-4130

👏 We're excited to shine a spotlight on this Washington County small business!

🚀 Partners continues Thursday, October 22 with two more FREE workshops!This week, we're focusing on two important parts ...
10/14/2026

🚀 Partners continues Thursday, October 22 with two more FREE workshops!

This week, we're focusing on two important parts of starting and growing a business: understanding the legal side of getting started and knowing what to consider when you're ready to hire your first employee.

⚖️ 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Starting Smart: The Legal Side of Business
with Dan Umphrey of Northern Maine Development Commission / Maine SBDC

👥 3:45–5:00 p.m. | Grow Your Team: Hiring Your First Employee
with Heidi Holst of the Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards

Join us for one session or both!

👉 Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/c1W2ulQ

🎉 Another great week of Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!A huge thank you to Cecil Gardner of Sunrise County Economi...
10/13/2026

🎉 Another great week of Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!

A huge thank you to Cecil Gardner of Sunrise County Economic Council for presenting "Know Your Customer: Marketing Strategy 101" and to Lanette Pottle of Washington County Community College (WCCC) for presenting "Know Your Why: Crafting a Mission & Vision".

We really appreciate you both sharing your time, expertise, and practical advice to help our participants better understand their customers and get clear about the purpose and direction of their businesses!

There's lots more to come! Check out upcoming sessions and join us: https://loom.ly/c1W2ulQ

Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways is made possible in partnership with Washington County Community College (WCCC), with funding from federal Congressionally Directed Spending (FY2024) and the Northern Border Regional Commission, and with support from more than 50 business partners and leaders across Maine who share their time and expertise with our participants.

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Sunrise County Economic Council offices and the MaineStreet Business Building will ...
10/12/2026

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Sunrise County Economic Council offices and the MaineStreet Business Building will be closed on Monday, October 12.

Address

19 Main Street
Machias, ME
04654

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12072590053

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