# Event Details - **Event Name**: WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+ In-Person Workshop: New Ventures Maine - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am – Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: NV Maine with AARP Foundation Work for Yourself@50+ creates an environment for people to define and achieve their small business goals.About this EventWork for Yourself@50+ is an IN-PERSON WORKSHOP hosted by FoundersForge to help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps:A careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourselfExercises to help develop the self-employment ideaA realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunityGuidance to help avoid pitfalls and scamsWays to find trustworthy support and servicesThis is an in-person workshop at Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland, ME 04101As a registered participant, you will receive by physical mail, a copy of the Work For Yourself@50+ 5 Simple Steps Toolkit. Please ensure that you use your desired mailing address when completing the registration.Questions? Email: Martha Leonard martha.leonard@maine.edu Phone: 2072527135Thank you! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/work-for-yourself-50-in-person-workshop-new-ventures-maine/100001563621677529 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Portland Public Library - **lat**: 43.6579435 - **long**: -70.25939679999999 - **full address**: Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+ In-Person Workshop: New Ventures Maine - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b886f1ab932f179ff8c70ff817fe86e3e58f51129113295f0f29a335d2b6c91c-rimg-w1200-h609-dc131318-gmir.jpg?v=1754634979 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+ In-Person Workshop: New Ventures Maine being held? - **A:** WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+ In-Person Workshop: New Ventures Maine takes place on Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+ In-Person Workshop: New Ventures Maine? - **A:** WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+ In-Person Workshop: New Ventures Maine is organized by Maine: New Ventures Maine. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** WORK FOR YOURSELF@50+ In-Person Workshop: New Ventures Maine is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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