A Maine nonprofit is offering consumers a chance to grow financially [Video]

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Post date November 21, 2023

MAINE (WABI) – For many people, finances can be scary and overwhelming. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home, start a business, or are not sure how to move forward with your existing organization, sometimes it is difficult to know what the next step should be. Thankfully, MaineStream Finance is here to help.

MaineStream Finance is a 20-year-old, nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) certified by the US Treasury, helping ALL Maine home-buyers, business owners, and consumers secure advice and financing to grow and thrive. MaineStream Finance offers a variety of services including Business and Entrepreneur support, support for Homebuying and Retention, and help with Financial Coaching and Savings.

Are you aware that Mainstream Finance (MSF) does business loans? MaineStream Finance offers a variety of loan products throughout Maine to small businesses that may have trouble finding credit. The available loan amount ranges from a minimum of $500 …

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Black STEM professionals discuss the 'vital' importance of representation [Video]

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Post date November 21, 2023

As Colorado's largest statewide, member-supported, multi-media network, Rocky Mountain PBS wants to make sure everyone is seen and heard.

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175 Chicago Public Schools students take part in 'Christmas in the City' celebration [Video]

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Post date November 21, 2023

For over 20 years, the nonprofit youth after-school program has arranged Christmas in the City, providing transportation, shopping gift cards, and dinner for the kids.

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Charities webinar - Contract exposure: managing risks in legally binding agreements [Video]

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Post date November 21, 2023

On Wednesday 11 May, Edward Bouckley delivered the next webinar in our charities bite size series. In the webinar Edward looked at some of the key aspects of managing risk when entering into commercial contracts. He discussed:• What risk management is.• What risk is and why properly managing it is so important to charities.• Some of the ways risks can be managed in contacts.Edward also looked at some of the steps that you can take to better protect your charity when entering into contractual arrangements.Here are the timestamps to help guide you through this webinar:0:52 Birketts at a glance1:18 What we will cover today2:09 What is risk management?3:07 What is risk and why is it important?3:59 Contractual risk5:58 Identifying risk10:05 Written contracts11:34 Assessing Risk13:10 The danger of "pre-contractual" agreements14:27 A cautionary tale16:21 Rights and obligations17:51 Risk - allocating and controlling18:48 Transferring risk: indemnities20:00 Controlling risk: limitation of liability21:29 Practical tips23:18 QuestionsThe webinar ended with a Q&A. Disclaimer: The content of this webinar is for general information only. It is not, and should not be taken as, legal advice. If you require any further information in relation to this webinar please contact us in the first instance. Law covered as at May 2022. Meet our expert, Edward Bouckley: https://www.birketts.co.uk/our-lawyers/norwich/edward-bouckleyContact us at: https://www.birketts.co.uk/contact-usSign up to future webinars: https://www.birketts.co.uk/events To ensure that you are invited to future webinars and receive our newsletters please opt in to our mailing lists and select the appropriate areas of interest. https://www.birketts.co.uk/register