{"id":26610,"date":"2024-02-13T08:39:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T13:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/?page_id=26610"},"modified":"2025-05-06T08:38:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:38:57","slug":"maine-business-institute","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/maine-business-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine Business Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light um-UMCoverWText\" style=\"min-height:650px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" data-block-type=\"core\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-27928\" alt=\"Build a Better Maine cohort\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/BABM-header.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" 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https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/BABM-header-634x357.png 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/BABM-header-846x476.png 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/BABM-header-951x535.png 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/BABM-header-1268x713.png 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/BABM-header-320x180.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1600px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_476062-c8\"]{padding-top:200px;padding-right:80px;margin-top:200px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:50px;line-height:65px;font-style:normal;color:#ffffff;text-shadow:1px 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_476062-c8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_476062-c8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_476062-c8\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_476062-c8\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading26610_476062-c8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_476062-c8\"><strong>Maine Business Institute<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id26610_a57e26-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id26610_a57e26-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id26610_a57e26-d7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column26610_f5eadb-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column26610_f5eadb-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column26610_f5eadb-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column26610_f5eadb-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26610_f5eadb-65{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26610_f5eadb-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26610_f5eadb-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26610_f5eadb-65 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The Maine Business Institute is your resource for engaging with MBS to leverage the expertise of faculty, staff, and students. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_710e38-0a\"><strong>Our Mission:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Our mission is to provide business consulting, workforce training, and professional development that utilizes state-of-the-art knowledge and active student participation to help businesses exceed their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_dff75a-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_dff75a-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_dff75a-56\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_dff75a-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_dff75a-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_dff75a-56\"] 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stk-1389cc1\" data-block-id=\"1389cc1\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-26702\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/professional-development-photo-for-mbi.png\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"MBI professional development\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/professional-development-photo-for-mbi.png 1500w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/professional-development-photo-for-mbi-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/professional-development-photo-for-mbi-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/professional-development-photo-for-mbi-150x150.png 150w, 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26610_0acb42-3f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26610_0acb42-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26610_0acb42-3f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column26610_0acb42-3f inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_f1d065-49\"><strong>Professional Development <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Professional development is beneficial for your employees and for the overall success and growth of an organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The Maine Business Institute offers a suite of customized training that fits you and your employees&#8217; needs. Professional development helps your employees learn new skills, adapt to change, and advance in their careers. Specialized training can help you attract and retain talent, improve team performance, and meet organizational goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">We have two signature professional development projects:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/news\/blog\/2023\/10\/05\/new-umaine-program-offers-leadership-training-to-executives-statewide\/\">Build a Better Maine<\/a>, an accelerated leadership development program for emerging business leaders across Maine, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/finances-in-a-flash\/\">Finances in a Flash<\/a> micro badge.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns26610_6dfe00-74, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns26610_6dfe00-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns26610_6dfe00-74, .site .entry-content 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You specify the problems you would like students to work on and then engage with a class dedicated to your challenge(s). Students will work with faculty on specific projects within your business as part of a course with your team as project coordinators. Gain access to new perspectives and share the amazing experience of working at your company! Past partners have included <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/blog\/2022\/12\/15\/the-business-of-healthcare\/\">Northern Light Health<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/business\/blog\/2024\/01\/11\/the-business-of-blueberries\/\">Wyman\u2019s<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns26610_f73a07-fa, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns26610_f73a07-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns26610_f73a07-fa, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns26610_f73a07-fa{margin-bottom:35px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns26610_f73a07-fa{gap:35px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns26610_f73a07-fa .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns26610_f73a07-fa{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id26610_2c436d-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id26610_2c436d-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id26610_2c436d-cd{background-color:#003263;}.kb-row-layout-id26610_2c436d-cd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id26610_2c436d-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id26610_2c436d-cd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id26610_2c436d-cd alignnone kt-row-has-bg um-UMDarkCountup wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23{text-align:center;}.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column26610_ef64dd-23 > 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class=\"kt-adv-heading26610_6f8743-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading26610_6f8743-2d\"><strong>Consulting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Do you have a key project you need to get done? Are you looking for expertise to help you address challenges in your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">At the Maine Business Institute, you can access a team of diverse subject matter experts with cutting-edge insights designed to support your success. Our experts provide the knowledge and resources you need to grow and thrive. 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analysis reports provide thought leadership on topics impacting Maine&#8217;s business community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">MBS faculty engage in strategic analysis work around questions of interest to businesses and industries, providing insights you can use. 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