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.
What We’re About
Just like you, we want to be a part of vibrant and resilient communities. Places where everyone can access a good job or start a business. Boosting community-centered business like yours 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.
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…”
Love Point Oysters
“Cameron Barner has spent much of his life feeling an immense connection to the oceans and sea creatures of Maine. He soon found…”
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…”
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.
Piecing Together Success
“It’s been five years since we last sat down with Cathy Roberts, founder of Pieceworks, Inc. in Montville, Maine. We visited her custom…”
Mumbai to Maine
“When Cherie Scott moved to Boothbay, Maine, she found herself thousands of miles from the flavors, memories, and traditions familiar to her childhood…”
Ashley Smalley Digestive Health & Nutrition
“At Ashley Smalley Digestive Health & Nutrition, Ashley Smalley believes food should empower, not overwhelm. Drawing on her own experience with digestive health,…”
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions, want to start a loan application, or simply want to learn more about CEI, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We have offices in 13 locations to better serve your community.
OUR PRIMARY OFFICE
30 Federal Street
Suite 100
Brunswick, ME 04011
207.504.5900