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Support Us ABOUT How We Work Mission, VisionValues Policy Advocacy Climate JusticeEnvironmental Resilience Diversity, EquityInclusion Good Jobs Non-Discrimination Who We Are Staff Board of Directors Careers Our Impact History Success Stories Impact PublicationsReports What's Happening Now News Webinars, Workshops, Cohorts and Events FINANCING Solar, Clean Energy and Climate Resilience Funding Options for improving the environmental sustainability or climate resilience of your Maine business, including loans for solar installation. Maine-Sponsored Financing ProgramsGrants Learn more about State-sponsored business financing programs, including the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program. Small Business Loans Flexible and accessible loans for your Maine-based small business, including our streamlined Wicked Fast Microloan for amounts $30,000 and under. Equity Investment Investment options for growth-oriented companies in Maine and the Northeast. Real Estate Financing Financing options for community facilities and commercial real estate, including bridge, construction and predevelopment loans. ADVISING BUSINESS Free general business assistance through the Maine Small Business Development Centers at CEI or chose from one of our focused offerings developed to meet the needs of specific industries and populations. Woman-Owned Businesses Immigrant-Owned Businesses FarmsFood Producers Child Care Providers FisheriesAquaculture Maine Small Business Development Centers Weatherization Businesses PERSONAL Confidential advising and training to help you build assets and financial security. Homeownership Student Loans SUBSIDIARIES 30FSI Maine Historic Tax Credit financing for the restoration and rehabilitation of Maine’s historic properties. CEI Boulos Capital Management National real estate investment that combines community-driven impact and competitive financial returns. CEI Capital Management National New Markets Tax Credit investment in manufacturing businesses that create good jobs for rural residents. CEI Ventures Socially responsible venture capital for growth-oriented businesses in rural towns and small gateway cities across the Northeast. RESOURCES Office Locations Find the CEI location nearest you. Webinars, Workshops, Cohorts and Events Upcoming opportunities to learn and connect. Small Business Resources How-tos, FAQs, webinar recordings and other resources to build your business skills at your own pace. 207.504.5900 Toll-Free: 877.340.2649 info@ceimaine.org Contact Us ? LANGUAGES af Soomaali العربية Español Français Português Support Us ABOUT How We Work Mission, VisionValues Policy Advocacy Climate JusticeEnvironmental Resilience Diversity, EquityInclusion Good Jobs Non-Discrimination Who We Are Staff Board of Directors Careers Our Impact History Success Stories Impact PublicationsReports What's Happening Now News Webinars, Workshops, Cohorts and Events FINANCING Solar, Clean Energy and Climate Resilience Funding Options for improving the environmental sustainability or climate resilience of your Maine business, including loans for solar installation. Maine-Sponsored Financing ProgramsGrants Learn more about State-sponsored business financing programs, including the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program. Small Business Loans Flexible and accessible loans for your Maine-based small business, including our streamlined Wicked Fast Microloan for amounts $30,000 and under. Equity Investment Investment options for growth-oriented companies in Maine and the Northeast. Real Estate Financing Financing options for community facilities and commercial real estate, including bridge, construction and predevelopment loans. ADVISING BUSINESS Free general business assistance through the Maine Small Business Development Centers at CEI or chose from one of our focused offerings developed to meet the needs of specific industries and populations. Woman-Owned Businesses Immigrant-Owned Businesses FarmsFood Producers Child Care Providers FisheriesAquaculture Maine Small Business Development Centers Weatherization Businesses PERSONAL Confidential advising and training to help you build assets and financial security. Homeownership Student Loans SUBSIDIARIES 30FSI Maine Historic Tax Credit financing for the restoration and rehabilitation of Maine’s historic properties. CEI Boulos Capital Management National real estate investment that combines community-driven impact and competitive financial returns. CEI Capital Management National New Markets Tax Credit investment in manufacturing businesses that create good jobs for rural residents. CEI Ventures Socially responsible venture capital for growth-oriented businesses in rural towns and small gateway cities across the Northeast. RESOURCES Office Locations Find the CEI location nearest you. Webinars, Workshops, Cohorts and Events Upcoming opportunities to learn and connect. Small Business Resources How-tos, FAQs, webinar recordings and other resources to build your business skills at your own pace. 207.504.5900 Toll-Free: 877.340.2649 info@ceimaine.org Contact Us ? LANGUAGES af Soomaali العربية Español Français Português Helping You Build a Business You Love. You have big ideas. Our business experts and lenders have advice and capital to help you succeed. Together, we can build a brighter future, one business at a time. Can’t get there from here ? Take a quick quiz to find which CEI program is right for you. Apply for a Loan Find an Advisor News and Events Support Us Can’t get there from here ? Take a quick quiz to find which CEI program is right for you. What We’re About Just like you, we want to be a part of vibrant communities that support their residents and can weather a changing climate. Places where race, gender or rural location don’t limit your ability to access a good job or start a business. Boosting community-centered business like yours — that consider people and planet — is our way of getting there.Whether it’s providing a good job, a gathering spot, or a great product, entrepreneurs and small businesses owners are core to their communities , especially in Maine and other rural areas. Flexible Financing Options for Your Small Business Bank loans aren’t for everyone. If you’ve gotten a no” or don’t even know where to start — our friendly lenders work with you, and our advising team, to get you loan ready.” Then our range of flexible financing options lets us pick a product that meets the needs of your business. APPLY FOR LOAN Maine Ocean Farms The oysters produced by Maine Ocean Farms are regarded as some of the best on the East Coast and are served across Maine…” Read Story The Good Crust Heather Kearner opened The Good Crust in September of 2020, right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop her…” Read Story Crown Fried ChickenKebab Visit Crown Fried ChickenKebab any day of the week and you’re likely to find an eclectic mix of patrons there. Since…” Read Story Business Advisors That Have Your Back Starting or running a business isn’t always easy. Whether you would like to connect with peers, need in-depth training, or just want to ask a simple question, our team of advisors is committed to help you succeed — from just an idea” to grand openings and beyond. FIND AN ADVISOR House of Languages Dolgormaa Hersom has spent years serving Maine communities as a talented and passionate interpreter, but she consistently dreamed of something more. In 2011,…” Read Story Brodis Blueberries For nine generations, the Brodis family have tended to their lands in Hope, Maine. Over the years, their immense efforts have slowly turned…” Read Story OystHERS Raw Bar and Bubbly In the summer of 2022, in the midst of the immense grief of losing their father, Sadia and Lauren Crosby set out to…” Read Story Get in Touch We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions, want to start...