Renovation of Neglected Rosa True School Expands Affordable Housing Options in Portland
October 25, 2016—As the proverb goes, big things often come in small packages. For Portland developer Kevin Bunker, the City…
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USDA Rural Development Announces Coastal Enterprises, Inc. will receive $20 Million Loan to Reduce Rural Poverty
Please note that CEI is finalizing program details for the USDA loan award. Please check back for more information or…
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CEI Receives $1.75 Million Financial Assistance Award from U. S. Treasury
September 28, 2016 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today announced a $1.75…
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Acadia Harvest Closes $700,000 Financing Round for Inland Aquafarm
September 20, 2016 -- Aquaculture firm Acadia Harvest Inc. has completed a new round of financing to support its growth…
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CEI Receives Independent AAA Rating for Impact Performance from Aeris
Brunswick, ME – August 15, 2016— Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) announced today that it has received a rating of…
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The Women's Business Center Launches Entrepreneur in Residence Program
August 4, 2016 (Portland, ME)— The Women’s Business Center at CEI today announced the launch of an Entrepreneur in Residence…
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CVI announces sale/recapitalization of equity in Coast of Maine Organic Products, Inc.
August 2, 2016 -- Coastal Ventures Limited Partnership (CVLP), the first socially responsible venture capital fund launched by Coastal Enterprises, Inc.…
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All Boats Rise with Ocean Approved's Innovative Model for Kelp Farming
June 20, 2016 – Ocean Approved, which farms, processes and sells kelp and kelp products, recently closed on a $500,000…
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Local Food Cooperatives as a Cornerstone for Rural Community Development
June 6, 2016 -- The following is an article written by Leah Thibault, Director of Executive Administration and Special…
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CEI Ventures Named Maine's Most Active Tech Firm by VC Nation
May 23, 2016--CEI Ventures is Maine's most active tech venture capital firm, according to venture capital trade VC Nation. The following…
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