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Maine Historic Tax Credit financing for the restoration and rehabilitation of Maine’s historic properties.

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How We Work

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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.

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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  • Thu 5
    December 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 5
    December 5, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Owning and Managing Rental Properties, December 5, 2024

    Online

    This will be held as a live webinar This 2.5 hour seminar on December 5, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm has been approved by Maine Housing. The course will cover […]

    $35.00
  • Fri 6
    December 6, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

    December Biz Fit: Pricing My Product or Service; Backwards Engineering into 2025

    Online

    Business center clients often ask “ How do I price my product or service?” The answer is always, How much do you need to survive and thrive? How do you […]

  • Sat 7
    December 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Home Buyers Education Live Webinar December 7, 2024 – 1 Day Live Webinar

    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 one day live webinar on […]

    $30.00 – $50.00
  • Wed 11
    December 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Self-Worth, Boundaries, and Beyond!

    Online

    Join us for a virtual reunion with fellow alumnae from the Self-Worth Club and Boundaries for a Thriving Business programs. We hope you'll join us on December 11th for this […]

  • Wed 11
    December 11, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore How to Prepare for a Loan

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Are you a child care provider who is interested in applying for a loan but you don't know where to start? CEI Associate Loan and Investment Officer Azenaide Pedro will […]

    Free
  • Tue 17
    December 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Navigating Tax Season: A Small Business Owner’s Tax Prep Checklist

    Online

    Get ready for tax season with Jammie Knox, a seasoned tax pro, who will help you avoid surprises and overwhelm this tax season whether you plan to do your own […]

  • Thu 19
    December 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore 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
  • January 2025
  • Tue 7
    January 7 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am

    January Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

    We Gather 284 Main St Ste 300, Wilton, 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 […]

  • Tue 7
    January 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 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 […]

    Free
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