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

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

CEI Capital Management

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CEI Ventures

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Support Us

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Who We Are

Staff Board of Directors Careers

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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  • January 2025

  • Thu 16

    Owning and Managing Rental Properties, January 16, 2025

    January 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    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 […]

    $45.00
  • Tue 21

    Maine Retirement Investment Trust (MERIT)-What You Need to Know to Comply

    January 21, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Online

    Join us for an information session covering Maine’s new mandatory retirement savings program, MERIT. Our session will be specifically tailored to small businesses trying to navigate these new state laws. For […]

  • Tue 21

    Shine Online: Confidently Marketing Your Website

    January 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Online

    In this empowering workshop, we’ll focus on marketing strategies that help your website stand out and connect with your ideal audience. Web Design and Marketing Expert, Mercedes Arnold will help you learn […]

  • Tue 21

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore Finding a Facility Location

    January 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    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
  • Wed 22

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore a Day in the Life of a Child Care Provider

    January 22, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Java Joe's Corner Cafe 154 Main St, Farmington, ME, United States

    Calling all aspiring child care providers! Have you ever wondered what it's like to own and operate a child care business? Come experience a day in the life of a […]

    Free
  • Wed 29

    Maine Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) – What You Need to Know to Comply

    January 29, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Online

    Join this webinar to learn about the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML): Applies to all businesses with 1 or more employees Businesses with 15 or more employees […]

  • Thu 30

    The Fundamentals of Accepting Payments and POS

    January 30, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Online

    Starting a new business can be overwhelming due to the sheer number of decisions required. The adage “You don’t know what you don’t know” can lead to hasty choices or […]

  • Thu 30

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

    January 30, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
    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
  • February 2025

  • Tue 4

    February Tuesday Toast Talks: Meet, Share, & Connect

    February 4, 2025 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
    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 4

    Understanding Processing Rates – The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

    February 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Online

    Beyond family, home, and health, a business might be someone’s most significant investment. For businesses that accept credit and debit card payments, the world of merchant processing can be confusing […]

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