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National real estate investment that combines community-driven impact and competitive financial returns.

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Support Us

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Who We Are

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Our Impact

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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.

Grant Resource Guide

A regularly updated guide to grants available to Maine Businesses

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

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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  • Tue 5

    November Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

    November 5, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
    Root Down Market 54 Farmington Falls Road, New Sharon, ME, United States

    Join WBC Business Advisor, Jodi Cordes, for an informal networking meeting with new, existing, or aspiring female entrepreneurs from Greater Franklin County! We meet on the first Tuesday each month […]

  • Thu 7

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore

    November 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 8

    Website 101: Your Digital Foundation – Starting Your Business Website

    November 8, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Online

    This introductory workshop covers the essentials of building a successful website, from choosing the right platform to creating a brand identity that attracts clients. Join the WBC's Web Design and […]

  • Mon 11

    Home Buyers Education Live Webinar, November 11, 12, and 13, 2024, 6:00-9:00pm

    November 11, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - November 13, 2024 @ 9:00 pm
    Online

    Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), a nonprofit community development organization, with the support of Maine State Housing Authority, will offer the Homebuyer Education class in a n 3 sessions, November 11, […]

    Free – $50.00
  • Tue 12

    Fundamentals of Canva

    November 12, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Online

    Canva is an excellent tool to assist in your marketing efforts as a small business owner. In this 1-hour webinar, WBC Social Media Consultant, Katie Kelley, will explore the fundamentals of Canva […]

  • Tue 12

    Child Care Business Lab: What Employers Need to Know- Maine’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

    November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Online
    Virtual Event

    Get ready- Maine's law on paid family medical leave is changing! What do child care businesses need to know before January? Join this session to learn how much it will […]

    Free
  • Thu 14

    Website 101: From Ideas to Impact: Building Your Website with Purpose

    November 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Online

    Join Web Design and Marketing Expert, Mercedes Arnold for a 1-hour session where we’ll dive into designing a site that feels authentic to your brand and resonates with your audience. We’ll cover […]

  • Thu 14

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore Improving Your Credit Score

    November 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Online
    Virtual Event

    This session is designed for any child care providers who want to know more about their credit score! Take the first step to improving your financial wellness by joining this […]

    Free
  • Thu 14

    Owning and Managing Rental Properties, November 14, 2024

    November 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Online

    This will be held as a live webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on November 14, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. The course will cover […]

    Free – $35.00
  • Thu 14

    Child Care Business Lab: What Employees Need to Know- Maine’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

    November 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
    Online
    Virtual Event

    You heard correctly- soon all Maine employees will be eligible for paid family and medical leave! Join this session to learn if you qualify, how to take advantage of this […]

    Free
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