Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)

Who we are:    

Headquartered in Maine, CEI is a community development finance institution that is a national leader in rural economic and business development. CEI's mission is to build a just, vibrant, and climate-resilient future for people and communities in Maine and rural communities across the country. We do this by integrating finance, business expertise, and policy solutions in ways that make the economy work more equitably.    

Over 70 percent of our financing and advice go to businesses that are expanding opportunities for low-income communities, communities of color, and others who have been left behind by our economy. Learn more about working at CEI here.    

What we believe:     

Stewardship: As careful, responsible managers of the resources entrusted to us, we recognize that our decisions and actions have near – and long-term impacts on people and the planet    

Equity: We work to ensure that all people, especially those facing individual or systems barriers to opportunity, can secure a livelihood that enables them to build assets and share prosperity.    

Diversity: We engage diverse staff, board members and partners who bring lived experience, community connections, and know-how to the problems we aim to solve.     

Innovation: We foster creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit at CEI, through our networks, and in the communities we serve.    

Collaboration: We share knowledge, practices and resources, and partner with people and organizations to deepen our mission impact.