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January 26, 2016

Tae Chong and CEI StartSmart Program Featured in Mainebiz For Work With Immigrant Business Owners

Immigrants key ‘to what Maine needs to solve its demographic challenges’
Tae Chong, a Business Advisor for CEI’s StartSmart program, was interviewed by Mainebiz in an article that examines the impact immigrant workers and business owners continue to have on the economic vitality of the state.

The full article can be read here.

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Ali Jabbar: PWM Transportation

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Eros Oyster

"Nestled in the pristine waters of Robinhood Cove on Georgetown Island, Eros Oyster specializes in slow-growing Atlantic Oysters. Their company's growth shows how…"

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CEI 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

"Welcome to the holiday season! Our Maine small business clients have everything you need to shop local. From artisanal baked goods and handcrafted…"

image of Ali Jabbar: PWM Transportation

Ali Jabbar: PWM Transportation

"Ali Jabbar is no stranger to entrepreneurship. After successfully owning and selling a limousine business in Houston, he moved to Maine and launched…"

image of Eros Oyster

Eros Oyster

"Nestled in the pristine waters of Robinhood Cove on Georgetown Island, Eros Oyster specializes in slow-growing Atlantic Oysters. Their company's growth shows how…"

image of CEI 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

CEI 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

"Welcome to the holiday season! Our Maine small business clients have everything you need to shop local. From artisanal baked goods and handcrafted…"

image of Ali Jabbar: PWM Transportation

Ali Jabbar: PWM Transportation

"Ali Jabbar is no stranger to entrepreneurship. After successfully owning and selling a limousine business in Houston, he moved to Maine and launched…"

image of Eros Oyster

Eros Oyster

"Nestled in the pristine waters of Robinhood Cove on Georgetown Island, Eros Oyster specializes in slow-growing Atlantic Oysters. Their company's growth shows how…"

image of CEI 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

CEI 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

"Welcome to the holiday season! Our Maine small business clients have everything you need to shop local. From artisanal baked goods and handcrafted…"