CEI Ventures, Inc. (CVI)

Founded in 1994, CVI manages two socially responsible venture capital funds with total commitments of $25.54 million that make equity investments throughout the northeastern United States. Through these investments, CVI seeks to: create quality employment opportunities; promote progressive management practices; support socially beneficial products and services; and enrich distressed communities. Portfolio companies exhibit the potential to grow profitably and provide attractive financial returns. For more information, visit the CVI website: http://www.ceiventures.com 

CEI Community Ventures, Inc. (CCVI)

Licensed by the US Small Business Administration (SBA), CCVI was formed to direct equity investments and management assistance funds to qualifying businesses located or willing to locate in low-income communities in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. CCVI's mission is to realize a 'triple bottom line' by supporting companies that demonstrate an ability to meet or exceed our financial, social and environmental aims. CCVI investments range between $100,000 and $500,000. Working with partner funds, CCVI can help coordinate and/or lead larger financings (up to $5 million) with investors that share CCVI's outlook and criteria. For more information, visit the CCVI website: http://www.ceicommunityventures.com/

CEI Capital Management LLC (CCML)

CCML is a for profit wholly owned CEI subsidiary that furthers CEI's mission by working to help attract capital to low-income areas using the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC). CEI and CCML take a mission-oriented approach as an NMTC sponsor when underwriting perspective transactions.

CEI Staffing Services, Inc. (CSSI)

CSSI is a not for profit subsidiary of CEI. Its primary goal is to provide employment opportunities for welfare recipients, individuals with disabilities, and those with other barriers to employment, such as limited English or lack of work history. A variety of programs and services are available to help these individuals transition into and retain meaningful employment.

CEI Development Services (CDS)

CEI Development Services is an internal program that provides consulting and training to community economic development practitioners and policymakers in the US and abroad. By drawing on CEI's extensive, multi-faceted experience gained since its founding in 1977, CDS offers practitioner-oriented services as part of its effort to build a stronger, more sustainable field.