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Learn more about State-sponsored business financing programs, including the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Program.

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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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Support Us

How We Work

Mission, Vision & Values Policy Advocacy Environmental Resilience Good Jobs Non-Discrimination

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 6

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore Improving Your Credit Score

    February 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    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
  • Fri 7

    February Biz Fit: It’s Getting Hot In Here – Climate Change + Your Business

    February 7, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
    Online

    We can’t ignore the hot, the cold, the storms; how do you adjust within your business? How do you mitigate environmental impact caused by your business? How is your business […]

  • Tue 11

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore Finding a Facility Location

    February 11, 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 12

    Demystifying Federal Tax Obligations for Small Business Owners

    February 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Online

    What are my federal tax obligations as a self-employed person? How can I estimate my taxes? What deadlines do I need to adhere to? Understand your federal taxes as a […]

  • Thu 13

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

    February 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    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
  • Thu 13

    Owning and Managing Rental Properties, February 13, 2025

    February 13, 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 18

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore Selling Your Child Care Business

    February 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Online
    Virtual Event

    Child care businesses are sometimes sold from one owner to another, providing a valuable source of income for owners ready to sell.  The best time to start planning for the […]

    Free
  • Tue 18

    AI Boost: Leveraging AI Tools to Build and Market Your Website

    February 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Online

    Explore the power of AI to streamline and enhance your website-building and marketing efforts in this hands-on workshop. Web Design and Marketing Expert, Mercedes Arnold will introduce various AI tools that can […]

  • Thu 20

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

    February 20, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
    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
  • Sat 22

    Home Buyers Education Live Webinar February 22, 2025 – 1 Day Live Webinar

    February 22, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    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 Saturday, […]

    $45.00 – $80.00
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