Coastal Enterprises

Good jobs provide economic stability for families, improve the financial performance of companies and strengthen local communities. Through our investments, advice and workforce development expertise, CEI works with employers to implement strategies to grow good jobs and improve the quality of existing jobs. The changing climate disproportionately impacts people with low incomes. We focus financing and technical assistance to expand renewable energy, energy efficiency and green businesses that reduce carbon emissions and create jobs in rural regions and small gateway cities undergoing economic transitions.

This season, whether you're looking for something small or large, CEI has you covered. From beer and baked goods, fashion and furniture, to snowboards and solar panels, check out our list of amazing clients and the products they are bringing to markets in Maine and around the world! CEI is proud to advise and provide financing and business support to thousands of businesses each year. The businesses listed below are those who have given us permission to share their name. If you have worked with CEI at any time and would like to be part of our gift guide, please contact us!

CEI offers a wide range of assistance to emerging and existing business owners. Through one-on-one consultation, training, workshops, seminars, peer networks and other services, CEI helps individuals across the state get the information they need to start or expand their business. Our one-on-one consultation is tailored to meet your needs and our training and workshops cover a range of key issues. In addition to providing general business assistance, CEI has programs for women; marine-related businesses; farms; ag and food businesses; and refugees and immigrants.