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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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  • November 2024
  • Tue 12
    November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: What Employers Need to Know- Maine’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Get ready- Maine's law on paid family medical leave is changing! What do child care businesses need to know before January? Join this session to learn how much it will […]

    Free
  • Thu 14
    November 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: What Employees Need to Know- Maine’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

    Online
    Virtual Event

    You heard correctly- soon all Maine employees will be eligible for paid family and medical leave! Join this session to learn if you qualify, how to take advantage of this […]

    Free
  • Thu 21
    November 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore Washington County

    MaineStreet Business Building 19 Main Street, Machias, Maine

    Do you live in Washington County and dream of starting your own child care but don't know where to start? Or are you an open provider who is hoping to […]

    Free
  • January 2025
  • Wed 15
    January 15 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: How to Be a Good Boss

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Calling all licensed child care providers! Whether you have just opened your doors or you are already serving your community, attracting and retaining staff is central to your business. Join […]

    Free
  • Thu 16
    January 16 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore How to Fund Your Child Care

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Do you dream of starting your own child care business but aren't sure how you'll cover your start-up costs? Are you currently open and want to know more about how […]

    Free
  • Tue 21
    January 21 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Maine Retirement Investment Trust (MERIT)-What You Need to Know to Comply

    Online

    Join us for an information session covering Maine’s new mandatory retirement savings program, MERIT. Our session will be specifically tailored to small businesses trying to navigate these new state laws. For […]

  • Wed 29
    January 29 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Maine Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) – What You Need to Know to Comply

    Online

    Join this webinar to learn about the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML): Applies to all businesses with 1 or more employees Businesses with 15 or more employees […]

  • February 2025
  • Tue 18
    February 18 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Explore Selling Your Child Care Business

    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
  • April 2025
  • Tue 22
    April 22 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Onboarding New Staff

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Calling all licensed child care providers who are hiring teachers! Whether you have just opened your doors or have already been serving your community, creating a welcoming environment starts from […]

    Free
  • June 2025
  • Wed 25
    June 25 @ 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

    Child Care Business Lab: Insurance Made Simple

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Running a child care program comes with big responsibilities- including making sure you’re protected for the unexpected. Join the Child Care Business Lab for this workshop that will walk you through the basics of insurance for child care providers, including what types you may need. You will also learn about how much coverage makes sense […]

    Free
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