CALAIS, ME — Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Washington County have a new opportunity to jumpstart their ventures this fall. *Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 1.0*, a free online course and workshop series, launches September 18 through Washington County Community College and MaineStreet Business Building.
Running weekly on Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. through November 20, the program features expert-led sessions on business planning, branding, legal essentials, financial strategy, and more. Participants can choose to earn three college credits and micro-credentials or attend individual workshops at no cost.
Each session is live-streamed and recorded for on-demand access, making it easy for busy students, workers, and entrepreneurs to join. The final project includes a complete business plan draft, giving participants a practical roadmap to launch or grow their ideas.
Registration is open through September 30. For details, visit [bit.ly/MSBB-Pathways](https://bit.ly/MSBB-Pathways) or contact asmith@sunrisecounty.org.

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