Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is a statewide private, nonprofit community development corporation with an international reputation for developing cutting edge, innovative programs to create economically and environmentally healthy communities in which all people, especially those with low incomes, can reach their full potential, CEI provides financing and technical assistance to small businesses, social services and housing projects, with branch offices in Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Sanford, Fairfield, Farmington, and Bath. We seek motivated individuals who share our commitment to deliver resources to Maine people to help them achieve their economic goals.
Salary is competitive, based on experience and applicable skills. CEI offers a generous benefits program, including health/life/disability insurances, and a pension plan.
To apply for employment, please send resume and cover letter referencing the position for which you are applying to: Personnel, Coastal Enterprises, Inc., POB 268, Wiscasset, Maine 04578, or e-mail to
The board and staff of Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) value diversity in all aspects of program participation and employment. CEI is an equal opportunity provider and maintains an effective Affirmative Action program.
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Since 1970, Kennebunk-based Tomšs of Maine has been committed to creating products and policies that honor and sustain the natural world. Their natural care products can be found throughout the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Tomšs was among the first companies that CEI financed under the SBF&ET (Small Business Finance and Employment Training Project). Tom and Kate Chappell, founders and owners, exemplify the Maine entrepreneurial spirit.
They have maintained accountability to employees with progressive wages, benefits, and profit sharing, and contributed to Mainešs social and environmental health. In addition to participating in CEIšs employment training agreement program (ETAG) to target jobs and training to people with low incomes, the company catalyzed our student internship program to begin a process of creating learning opportunities for graduates in the community development field.
36 Water Street, PO Box 268, Wiscasset, ME 04578; Telephone: 207/882-7552; FAX: 207/882-7308; E-mail: cei@ceimaine.org
Governor's Task Force on the Economic Sustainability of Maine's Lobster Industry: One of the vulnerabilities revealed by the recent global economic crisis has been the viability of traditional lobstering practices in Maine. To combat the loss of such a culturally and economically important industry, Governor Baldacci established the Governor's Task Force on the Economic Sustainability of Maine's Lobster Industry to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to ensure the prosperity and long-term sustainability of the Maine lobster industry. Click on below links to read more.
Bangor Savings Bank and CEI offer low-interest loans to small and medium-sized enterprises in disadvantaged areas in Maine. Read more