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Tara Clark

Program Coordinator

About Tara

Tara Clark is the Program Coordinator for Business Development Services at Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a Maine-based community development financial institution with a mission to build just, vibrant and climate-resilient futures for people and communities in Maine and rural regions by integrating finance, business expertise and policy solutions in ways that make the economy work more equitably.

As CEI’s Program Coordinator, Tara assists with intake for business advising, contributes with grant applications, and manages the Maine Women’s Business List- the state’s first directory of women-owned businesses. Engaging with various industry sectors at CEI, Tara supports advisors and entrepreneurs, while sharing the inspiring stories of Maine entrepreneurs throughout the state, fostering collaboration and growth within the business community.

Tara volunteers at her local humane society and advocates for nature and wildlife conservation. Through her efforts, Tara fosters a spirit of care for both people and the environment. She has completed 33 of the New England 67 [4,000 footers] so far.

Education

  • Husson University, M.B.A
  • University of Southern Maine, B.A. in English

Get To Know Tara
If you had unlimited resources, where would you travel to?

I’d backpack the entire world – I’d love to visit every continent. I’ve been to Ireland twice and have yet to visit my namesake – the Hill of Tara – so I would probably start there.

What is something you dislike, but wish you loved?

Running.

What book, film, tv show or album do you return to again and again?

I’ve watched Criminal Minds in its entirety too many times to count, but Dateline in podcast form is somewhat of a daily listen.

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