Welcome to CEI, a leader in rural business development. Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) helps to grow good jobs, environmenta ... lly sustainable enterprises, and shared prosperity in Maine and in rural regions across the country by integrating financing, business and industry expertise, and policy solutions. CEI envisions a world in which communities are economically and environmentally healthy, enabling all people, especially those with low incomes, to reach their full potential. If you need business advising or financing or want to be a part of investing in your community, we want to work with you. read more