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Solar, Energy Efficiency 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 Programs & Grants
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.
Venture Capital and 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.
BUSINESS
Free general business assistance developed to meet the needs of specific industries and populations.
Woman-Owned Businesses
Immigrant-Owned Businesses
Farms & Food Producers
Child Care Providers
Fisheries & Aquaculture
Business Sustainability & Resilience
Resources
PERSONAL
Confidential advising and training to help you build assets and financial security.
Homeownership
Scam Smarts
Student Loans
Homebuyers
Classes for first time homebuyer and owners of multi-unit or rental properties
Workshops for people interested in starting a child care or participants in our Child Care Business Lab
Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
A wide range of workshops, webinars and in-person events for business owners in Maine
All Workshops
All of our workshops, classes and events.
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.
Retired, former Executive Vice President & CFO, Bangor Savings Bank
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CEI 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
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