CEI DEPLOYED $26+ MILLION TO 99 BUSINESSES AND PROJECTS mostly in Maine, in the form of loans, microloans, equity and tax credit financing. This lending and investment helped create and preserve 875 JOBS across industries that spanned sustainable agriculture and food systems, aquaculture and fisheries, renewable energy, manufacturing, community revitalization, technology solutions and health and child care.
This disclosure establishes a baseline for us to understand our portfolio and Maine’s small business economy, and how we intersect with both as we deepen our mission impact in addressing…
During the summer of 2021, three CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) – Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), Partner Community Capital (PCAP), and Self-Help Credit Union – embarked on the PCAF emissions…
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“Farmed sea scallops from Maine.” That has a nice ring to it and now consumers will have some expert culinary guidance on how to prepare these delicious shellfish. Recipe Ideas…
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The Maine Historic Tax Credit (HTC) incentivizes business and real estate owners and developers to rehabilitate and reuse income-producing historic buildings in Maine. The tax credit encourages investment in downtown…
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Atlantic sea scallops present an exciting aquaculture opportunity in the northeast US and the processes and equipment for scallop production continue to evolve with Maine leading the way. A new…
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Maine grain companies are expanding to meet growing demand from artisanal bakeries, the exploding craft beer industry, and consumers who increasingly crave products that are imbued with a compelling place-based…
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Maine’s food sector is poised for growth. Expanded food production and value-added processing is widely recognized as a key opportunity for Maine’s future. A skilled and abundant workforce is necessary…
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A set of tools for integrating Maine seafood into food distribution systems.
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How Maine can embrace immigrants and strengthen the workforce.
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Increased demand for culturally appropriate, locally produced foods presents a compelling opportunity for Maine farmers to diversify crops and generate new sources of farm income. CEI and its collaborators introduced…
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