Maine Stories and Data

Maine Stories

Indian Island Story
Four Directions provided critical capital where traditional financing was inaccessible
Wabanaki Story
Developed a comprehensive cultural tourism strategic plan with clear goals and initiatives, promoting community engagement and economic growth.
The Pink Waffle
Roux Kehoe serves Maine by providing incredible waffle-themed culinary…
Nautical Farms
While some view seaweed as a nuisance, Nautical Farms understands…

Maine Fact Sheet

Testimonials

CDFIs are critical to our economy. They step in where banks can’t – or wont – go. They leverage hundreds of millions of private dollars every year and invest them in underserved businesses and communities, based on need and impact. This is an effective, efficient public-private solution to pressing social and economic issues throughout our country.

-Phebe Quattrucci, Quattrucci & Company, South Freeport, ME

As a Native CDFI, funding from the CDFI Fund provides Native communities with access to capital that would otherwise be unavailable. Due to the complexities of tribal lands, traditional banks do not offer the same financial opportunities. Native CDFIs, supported by the CDFI Fund, are bridging this gap by providing equitable access to capital in ways that were previously unheard of.

-Matthew Lewis, Four Directions Development Corporation, Orono, ME

As a CDFI Lender, we are able to help small businesses, and underserved areas survive. Without this help, many of these businesses would not be able to continue to exist.

-Brian Stoliker, Acadia Federal Credit Union, Fort Kent, ME

Map of Maine CDFI Branches and Stories