Webinar – Online Financial Tool Training for Lobster Fishermen with Profit Decoder

About this Webinar: Island Institute, in partnership with Profit Decoder, is excited to offer a customized financial management tool designed specifically for Maine’s lobster industry. This tool helps lobstermen gain greater control over their business finances, make informed decisions, and navigate the challenges of an evolving industry. As part of this initiative, Profit Decoder will… Read more »

Webinar – TIDE Series: Building Better Credit – Strengthening Your Financial Future

Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine have partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses.  Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials… Read more »

Webinar – TIDE Series: Funding Opportunities for Commercial Fishing

Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine have partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses.  Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials… Read more »

Webinar – TIDE Series: Tax Prep for Commercial Fishing – Organize, File & Stay Compliant

Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine have partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses.  Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials… Read more »

Webinar – TIDE Series: Foundations for Financial Success – Planning and Budgeting

Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine have partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses.  Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials… Read more »

Webinar – TIDE Series: Foundations for Financial Success – Organizing Your Business Finances

Island Institute and the Small Business Development Centers of Maine have partnered to host the Tools for Industry Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TIDE) webinar series. From budgeting and bookkeeping to tax preparation, credit building, and financing, each webinar offers practical strategies tailored for lobster fishing families and businesses.  Participants will find the information, resources, and take-home materials… Read more »

Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2025

Island Institute is taking part in the Maine Fisherman’s Forum this year at the Samoset Resort. The Maine Fishermen’s Forum is a three-day annual event held over the first weekend in March at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine. The Forum brings together fishermen, sea farmers, gear suppliers, state and federal scientists and regulators…

Partner Event – Talk of the Towns: Community Well Being & Resilience – Talking about What Ails Us and Identifying Supports

About the Event: The Town of Stonington is proud to return with a new season of its Talk of the Towns civic conversations in partnership with the Island Institute. The second year will include five public conversations on issues that bridge, matter to, and unite our regional communities, the next event is on Wednesday, December 11th… Read more »