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Impact Reports

Fiscal Year 2023

Bridging the Gap

Business ownership, homeownership and access to good-paying jobs with benefits and advancement opportunities are all crucial building blocks for a thriving economy. They empower people and families, especially those who haven’t always had a fair shot, to build wealth and security. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we’re passionate about bridging this gap. We believe everyone deserves a chance to succeed, regardless of background or financial history. That’s why we help people who have traditionally faced barriers – women, people of color, immigrants, refugees, veterans, low-income people – access the resources they need to thrive.

Prior Years
FY 2022: Building a More Equitable Economy
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FY 2021: Expanding Opportunity, Advancing Equity
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FY 2020: Looking Forward to the Work Ahead
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FY 2019: Building an Economy that Works for Everyone
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Publications

Most Recent
FYE 2020

PCAF Disclosure and CEI Operational Emissions Report

This disclosure establishes a baseline for us to understand our portfolio and Maine’s small business economy, and how we intersect with both as we deepen our mission impact in addressing…

April 2021

Process Documentation: Portfolio GHG Accounting for CDFIs

During the summer of 2021, three CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) – Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), Partner Community Capital (PCAP), and Self-Help Credit Union – embarked on the PCAF emissions…

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December 2020

Recipe Ideas for Farmed Sea Scallops. The Whole Story

“Farmed sea scallops from Maine.” That has a nice ring to it and now consumers will have some expert culinary guidance on how to prepare these delicious shellfish. Recipe Ideas…

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September 2020

Maine Historic Tax Credit Economic Impacts Report

The Maine Historic Tax Credit (HTC) incentivizes business and real estate owners and developers to rehabilitate and reuse income-producing historic buildings in Maine. The tax credit encourages investment in downtown…

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July 2020

Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops

Atlantic sea scallops present an exciting aquaculture opportunity in the northeast US and the processes and equipment for scallop production continue to evolve with Maine leading the way. A new…

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February 2019

Market Analysis of Maine Farm-Raised Sea Scallops

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January 2019

Advancing Clean Energy Investment in Northern New England

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2018

Premium Grain Value Chain Development in Maine

Maine grain companies are expanding to meet growing demand from artisanal bakeries, the exploding craft beer industry, and consumers who increasingly crave products that are imbued with a compelling place-based…

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March 2018

Voices from the Field: Conversations About Quality Jobs with Washington County Employers

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2017

Cultivating Maine’s Food Sector Workforce

Maine’s food sector is poised for growth.  Expanded food production and value-added processing is widely recognized as a key opportunity for Maine’s future. A skilled and abundant workforce is necessary…

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2016

Maine Seafood Study

A set of tools for integrating Maine seafood into food distribution systems.

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2016

Building Maine’s Economy

How Maine can embrace immigrants and strengthen the workforce.

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2016

Ethnic Produce: Crop Diversification for Maine Farmers to Reach New Markets

Increased demand for culturally appropriate, locally produced foods presents a compelling opportunity for Maine farmers to diversify crops and generate new sources of farm income. CEI and its collaborators introduced…

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