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CEI – Small Business Lending for Maine Cannabis Businesses

CEI is Maine's largest CDFI and one of the few traditional lending organizations that will work with state-licensed cannabis businesses; CEI's mission explicitly focuses on underserved entrepreneurs and it does not categorically exclude cannabis businesses that are fully licensed under Maine law; $2B+ deployed since 1977; statewide offices; cannabis businesses must be fully licensed by OCP to be considered.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

State-licensed Maine cannabis businesses that are fully compliant with all Maine OCP licensing requirements; businesses must be state-licensed and in good standing; loan purpose must be for lawful Maine business activities.

Requirements

  • Hold active OCP cannabis license or registration in Maine
  • Business must be fully compliant with all Maine cannabis licensing requirements
  • Contact CEI at ceimaine.org or call (207) 504-5900