THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 – Recently, Woodforest National Bank® (“Woodforest”) created the Woodforest CEI-Boulos Opportunity Fund (“Fund”), a $20 million private real estate investment fund targeting projects in the recently designated Opportunity Zones across Woodforest’s 17-state footprint. The Fund will invest in real estate projects with the goal of promoting public welfare by benefitting low- and moderate-income individuals in areas designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones.
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CEI combines rural business knowledge with mission driven investments to build an economy that works for all
(Brunswick, Maine – November 21, 2019) – Coastal Enterprises (CEI) today released its annual impact data for 2019, showing how its unique combination of impact investments, small business advisory services and policy advocacy is contributing to more economically inclusive and resilient communities in Maine and across the country.
U.S. Treasury Awards CEI $714,000 to Fund Initiatives to Develop Maine’s Food Economy and Bring Economic Opportunity to Places with Persistent Poverty
CEI awarded $300,000 Wells Fargo grant to finance and coach women and immigrants growing businesses in Maine
(BRUNSWICK– November 12, 2019) – Coastal Enterprises Inc. (CEI) is the recipient of a $300,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to expand its financing and advice for diverse small business owners in rural Maine. CEI is one of 18 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) nation-wide participating in the Wells Fargo Diverse Community Capital (DCC) program, which helps diverse entrepreneurs grow.
Federal Government Awards CEI $400,000 to Incubate Child Care Businesses and $800,000 to Grow Good Jobs in Rural Maine
September 30, 2019 – Brunswick, Maine – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Community and Economic Development (CED) program today awarded $400,000 to CEI for the first year of a five-year initiative to expand access to child care in rural Maine’s economically distressed “Rim Counties,” where there are a limited number of child care providers. The discretionary award, which includes funds that CEI will deploy as loans, will support the startup and operation of new child care enterprises. In the first year of the initiative, CEI’s goal is to help launch up to five quality child care businesses prioritizing 40% of the newly created child care spots for families with low incomes.
CEI Adds Three to Team to Amplify Its Community Impact
Culture Fresh Foods Closes on $11 Million of Early Stage Venture Capital
CEI Ventures participates in financing to restart former Danone factory as a new plant-based dairy
Maine Poised for Big Boost in Clean Energy
Broad Coalition of Businesses, Towns, and Advocates Praise Progress Augusta, ME – Bipartisan majorities in the Maine Senate and House have given final approval to a historic solar energy bill that would give residents, businesses, and towns more opportunities to invest in affordable solar power. LD 1711, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Dana Dow (R-Lincoln), is awaiting the signature of Governor Janet Mills, who has signaled she intends to sign it into law after campaigning on the need for more solar power in Maine.
Bipartisan Bill Would Accelerate Investment in Solar Energy Across Maine
Augusta, Maine – For the last five years Maine has ranked last in New England for solar energy generation and number of solar jobs per capita. A new bipartisan bill that received a public hearing today aims to reverse that trend by accelerating the development of more than 400 megawatts of solar power to serve residents, businesses, and towns across the state.
Our Katahdin Partners with CEI to Launch Baxter Business Works
10 Business Owners Make up Entrepreneurship Class in Katahdin Region