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MAINE FUNDING NETWORK

Collaborative capital for Maine business

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Building a Gateway to Growth

The Maine Funding Network provides an accessible and equitable process for businesses to navigate alternative funding in Maine.

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Maine asked. We listened. Our passion is helping Maine business. We’ve built a one-stop funding network to grow business in our state.

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We’ve brought together 20+ agencies from across the state to support Mainers and Maine small businesses.

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In addition to connecting you to funding, some of our partners provide critical feedback about the viability of and support for business plans. That means more ideas turn into real businesses.

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Meet the funding network 

The Maine Funding Network is comprised of alternative funding sources from all over the state. We may look different or focus on different areas, but we all share the same goal—to make it easier for Maine businesses to start and grow.

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Economic development organization and regional planning

avcog.org 

Auburn
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An organization that works to innovate and sustain an ecosystem for Black entrepreneurs in Maine.

blackownedmaine.com

Statewide
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Statewide community development financial institution

ceimaine.org

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Business advising for women who want to start or grow their own business in Maine

ceimaine.org/womens-business-center

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An organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve their business financial goals via technical assistance and financing.

ccfcmaine.org

Statewide
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The Cooperative Fund of the Northeast provides financial products and services to cooperative enterprises throughout Maine and the northeast.

cooperativefund.org

Statewide
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Economic development organization and regional planning

emdc.org 

Bangor
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Statewide economic development & finance organization

FAMEmaine.com

Statewide
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A Native Community Development Financial Institution whose mission is to improve the social and economic conditions of the Native American tribes in Maine.

fourdirectionsmaine.org

Statewide
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Economic development organization and regional planning

gpcog.org 

Portland
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The GPIWC Business Hub helps immigrant-owned businesses understand, navigate, and thrive in the Maine business community.

www.welcomeimmigrant.org

Portland
meobd

State office in charge of business retention, expansion, and attraction

maine.gov/decd/business-development

Statewide
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Statewide business advisory network

mainesbdc.org 

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MTI

MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to support Maine’s innovation economy

mainetechnology.org 

Statewide
MVF

MVF makes equity investments in high-growth, Maine-based businesses with revenue looking for capital to drive aggressive growth

maineventurefund.com

Statewide
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Economic development organization and regional planning

nmdc.org

Caribou
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Statewide business advisory network

score.org

Statewide
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Regional community development financial institution

www.smfamaine.org 

York County
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Economic development organization and regional planning

smpdc.org

Saco
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Economic development organization and regional planning

sunrisecounty.org

Washington County
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