May 11, 2016 – A recent USDA blog features CEI and client Farm Fresh R.I., as an example of the benefits of using multiple funders to meet the needs and achieve the goals of Food Business borrowers. Click here to read more.
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…"
"Two Fat Cats Bakery has been delighting Portland, Maine with scratch-made sweets since 2005. Using premium ingredients like local eggs, wild Maine blueberries,…"
"Coelle Travel is an international travel startup based in Wabanaki/Maine, owned by an indigenous immigrant woman, Khadija El Barkaoui, with roots in Amazigh/Morocco.…"
Happy Holidays! CEI’s offices will be closed from December 25th to January 1st, reopening Thursday, January 2nd. We look forward to working with you in the new year!