KeyBank and CEI

Fueling small business growth in Maine through grants.

Shanelle Smith Whigham, National Community Engagement Director, KeyBank: "CEI Maine were winners of KeyBank's Bicentennial Grant last year."

Tony DiSotto, Maine and Vermont Market President, KeyBank: "They're pinpointing the exact organizations, individuals, businesses that can really benefit most from the funding that we can provide."

Betsy Biemann, Chief Executive Officer, Coastal Enterprises Inc: "That grant is really helping to support our business advising team. We're able to bring that business advising, as well as the capital to those conversations and help folks ensure that they are successful."

Jenny Eastman, Owner and Director, The Willow School: "To be able to have access to this kind of funding, then being able to offer that to my teachers, and to the kids who might not have had it as a choice... feels like everything."

Brigitte Ritchie, Corporate Responsibility Officer, KeyBank: "We're investing in community which lifts all boats."