Job Creation and Impact Strategy CEI’s Job Creation and Impact Strategy A Coastal Enterprises presentation for RURAL LISC Conference 2018

40 Years Investing in People and Families

CEI is helping to build an economy that works for everyone Integrates financing, advising and policy solutions Delivered $1.32 billion/leveraged $2.8 billion to 2,728 rural businesses Created/retained 37,705 jobs St. Croix Tissue, Baileyville, ME

35 Year Workforce Intermediary Framework Company Assessments Financial Investments Workforce Partnerships Community impact (ETAGS)

OCS Company: Nyle Systems, LLC

Industry/Place-Based Initiatives

Three Pillars of CEI’s Quality Job Strategy: Employer Engagement Public Narrative Public Policy Advocacy

CEI’s Concept of a Good Job Contributes to a family’s financial stability Offers livable wages and benefits A safe and fair workplace Supportive supervision Opportunities for pride in one’s work and career advancement

Questions welcome!