Last year was a landmark year of community investment for CEI. Our Annual Report from fiscal year 2024 is in, and the numbers speak for themselves: Last year: 💰 $132.5 million deployed in lending and investments nationwide 💵 $37.3 million flowed directly into Maine communities 👥 5,425 jobs created and retained across the country 🏘️ 763 units of affordable housing developed when housing costs are soaring 🤝 6,739 hours of one-on-one business advising provided 📊 834 financial development clients served 🌱 120 companies received Good Jobs advising CEI remains committed to finding and filling gaps in our financial system, with 64% of loans going to businesses owned by those underserved by traditional financial institutions, including rural businesses (63%), women entrepreneurs (38%), entrepreneurs of color (20%) and immigrants or refugees (15%). Don't miss the full story! Comment "IMPACT" to read more. (fb)

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