Network Builder: A BIPOC Women's Business Cohort

Building relationships and connections in professional settings can open doors to business opportunities.

In this 4-week in-person cohort, participants master the skills of Intentional Networking, which cultivates professional growth and boosts self-confidence.

Led by Flo Edwards, participants will learn and practice interpersonal, communication, and strategic selling skills. Topics include:

● Developing a brand that defines who you are and makes you feel confident,

● Building rapport with others through soft skills, including active listening and body language,

● Sustaining engaging conversations,

● Communication intentions

Florence (Flo) Edwards has been practicing dentistry for 15 years and has served in the US Army. As a young adult, Flo participated WMPG’s youth talk radio show. She believes in building community through conversations. This foundational concept fuels her creative endeavors in podcasting and hosting inclusive BIPOC happy hours called Fourth Fridays.

Who should attend: Maine-based female entrepreneurs of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who want to be more confident and effective communicators about their businesses. This program will be conducted in English.

Location: In-person at the CEI Women’s Business Center, 2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 201, Portland, ME 04101

Session Dates:

• Friday, May 31st 10:00am-11:30am

• Friday, June 7th 10:00am-11:30am

• Friday, June 14th 10:00am-11:30am

• Friday, June 21st 10:00am-11:30am

Register Today!