About Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is a mission-driven nonprofit lender, investor, and business support organization that helps entrepreneurs, small businesses, and communities access capital, business advising, and economic development resources.
CEI combines financing, business expertise, and community-focused programs to support business ownership, job creation, and resilient local economies across Maine and other rural communities.
Who They Help
CEI can be a valuable resource for people:
• Starting a business
• Looking for funding, loans, or investment to launch or grow a business
• Seeking business advising, coaching, or technical assistance
• Expanding a small business or financing equipment, working capital, or operations
• A woman entrepreneur or entrepreneur seeking support in overcoming barriers to traditional financing
• Operating in food, agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, childcare, or another sector served by CEI programs
• Working on sustainable economic development or community-based business initiatives
• Looking for workforce development or economic opportunity resources
Why It Matters
Access to capital can be one of the biggest barriers facing entrepreneurs and small businesses, particularly when traditional financing is not a good fit.
CEI helps close that gap by pairing loans and investment with business advising, technical assistance, and specialized programs. This combination helps entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, create jobs, support important Maine industries, and build more resilient local economies.
Learn More
Visit Coastal Enterprises, Inc. to explore financing options, business advising, sector-specific programs, and other resources available to Maine entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Website: https://www.ceimaine.org/