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Support Us

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Who We Are

Staff Board of Directors Careers

Our Impact

History Success Stories Impact News

Contact Us

Contact Us Office Locations

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

PERSONAL

Confidential advising and training to help you build assets and financial security.

Homeownership

Student Loans

Homebuyers

Classes for first time homebuyer and owners of multi-unit or rental properties

Child Care Providers

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.

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  • November 2025
  • Thu 6
    November 6 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: How to Turn Your Home into a Family Child Care

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Did you know that family child care providers are able to open their doors within 8 months and earn $45,000 in their first year of operation? If you want to […]

    Free
  • Wed 12
    November 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Human Resources Hotline

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Do you feel overwhelmed with managing your team? Are you struggling with creating a substitute teacher pool? Want to learn how you can find employees who will stay in the […]

    RSVP Now Free
  • Thu 13
    November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Finding a Facility Location

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren't sure where to start? The Child Care Business Lab can help you identify properties with potential, build confidence […]

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  • Tue 18
    November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Navigating a Partnership

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Choosing to start a child care business with a partner, whether it's a friend, family member, or local business, starts with a strong foundation from the beginning. If you are […]

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  • Thu 20
    November 20 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Getting Ready Financially

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Before opening a child care business, it is important to make sure you are creating a good job for you. This includes making sure you know how much money you […]

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  • December 2025
  • Tue 2
    December 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore

    Online
    Virtual Event

    In the Child Care Business Lab: Explore program, we will help you figure out if owning a child care business is right for you. Between the documents to fill out […]

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  • Wed 3
    December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: How to Turn Your Home into a Family Child Care

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Did you know that family child care providers are able to open their doors within 8 months and earn $45,000 in their first year of operation? If you want to […]

    RSVP Now Free
  • Thu 4
    December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Finding a Facility Location

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren't sure where to start? The Child Care Business Lab can help you identify properties with potential, build confidence […]

    RSVP Now Free
  • Tue 9
    December 9 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Making it Official

    Online
    Virtual Event

    After you have decided on your child care location and are confident in your finances, it is time to make it official! To move forward with your business, you will […]

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  • Wed 10
    December 10 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Expanding from a Family Child Care to a Facility

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Are you a family child care provider who is looking to increase your enrollment and find a new space for your business? Join this Child Care Business Lab session to […]

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