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

2. 40 Years Investing in People and Families

3. 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

4. 35 Year Workforce Intermediary Framework
Company Assessments
Financial
Investments
Workforce
Partnerships
Community impact
(ETAGS)

5. OCS Company: Nyle Systems, LLC

6. Industry/Place-Based Initiatives

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

8. 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

9. Questions welcome!