Small business resources:
It is highly advised that if you own a small business, that you devise a plan in the case of prolonged disruption to regular business. The following are free resources available to you. You can speak with a small business advisor who will be able to help you and point you toward additional resources.
New Ventures Maine
Contact: Melinda Wildes, 207-593-7942, Melinda.wildes@maine.edu
https://newventuresmaine.org/find-a-center-2/midcoast/
Coastal Enterprises, Inc
https://www.ceimaine.org/advising/
Maine Small Business Development Centers
https://www.mainesbdc.org/advising/
https://www.mainesbdc.org/mitigate-coronavirus-impact-on-your-business/
Island Institute
http://www.islandinstitute.org/smallbusiness
Contact: Craig Olson, WORK: (207) 594-9209 EXT. 148
EMAIL: COLSON@ISLANDINSTITUTE.ORG
Family emergency savings account resources:
These resources provide matching grant funds for people at or below certain income thresholds based on number of family members in the household. These funds can be used for a variety of needs.
New Ventures Maine
Contact: Melinda Wildes, 207-593-7942, Melinda.wildes@maine.edu
https://www.cashmaine.org/build-your-savings/family-development-account-program/
THE FOLLOWING FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR MAINE FAMILIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES