CEI (Coastal Enterprises, Inc.)

Founded in 1977, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is a mission-driven lender and investor dedicated to building a just, vibrant, and climate-resilient future for people and communities. As a certified CDFI, CEI focuses on creating economically and environmentally healthy communities, particularly for individuals with low incomes, by providing business financing, equity capital, and comprehensive advisory services. The organization supports a wide range of enterprises, including small businesses, natural resource-based industries like farming and fisheries, and community facilities, with a goal of creating good jobs and fostering sustainable economic growth.