SOUTH PARIS — Community Concepts Finance Corp. announces the promotion of Natalie Beale of Auburn to business loan underwriter. Beale has been with CCFC since October 2017, starting as a business adviser. In her new role, her responsibilities include overseeing all business credit analysis, risk assessment and loan compliance. Natalie Beale
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Holmes named president at CCFC
LEWISTON — Community Concepts Inc. recently announced the promotion of Glen Holmes as president of its subsidiary, Community Concepts Finance Corp. Holmes has been with Community Concepts Inc. since 2012 and has more than 25 years of experience leading a diverse array of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. He will be responsible for leading CCFC into […]
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Grant to pay for broadband planning in Western Maine
PARIS — Community Concepts Finance Corp., working alongside the Northern Forest Center and Axiom Technologies of Machias, received a $78,600 grant for broadband internet planning from the ConnectME Authority. According to its website, ConnectME Authority is a state government instrument that promotes the use of broadband service in Maine and attempts to disseminate information on it. […]
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New program for business loans
AUBURN — The city of Auburn and Community Concepts Finance Corp. have finalized an agreement which will provide new financing options for Auburn-based businesses. The result is a new loan pool funded equally by CCFC and the city of Auburn that is earmarked for businesses based in the city, with a concentration of effort being […]
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Community Concepts earns honor
WATERVILLE — In an event put on by the Small Business Administration in Waterville on Tuesday, Community Concepts Finance Corp., 240 Bates St., Lewiston, was named top producing micro lender in Maine. The corporation produced 18 micro loans (loans under $50,000) to earn the award — the first time they have done so. Others receiving […]
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Community Concepts offers Facebook workshop
BETHEL — Community Concepts Finance Corp. is offering a workshop, Finding More Success with Facebook, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Bethel Inn Resort, 21 Broad St. The workshop will cover Facebook features and changes, maximizing Facebook as a social media promotion and marketing tool, tactics for managing negative posts and […]
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Maher joins Community Concepts
LEWISTON — Community Concepts Finance Corp. announces that Zachary Maher has joined the organization as a loan officer to continue the growth of their portfolio of small business lending. He comes to the organization with a background in residential lending, as well as being a past small business owner and entrepreneur. More recently he served […]
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Economic rescue effort underway for MGA Cast Stone
OXFORD — Local economic leaders are working on efforts to rescue concrete and stone manufacturer MGA Cast Stone Inc. after the company hit financial rough waters, officials said Thursday. The company, which supplies architectural precast concrete and cast stone products to customers throughout New England and the northeastern United States, owes up to $1.64 million in loans and […]
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Business startup workshops offered
SOUTH PARIS — A series of free, quick start workshops is being offered from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Community Concepts’ conference room, 17 Market Square. These are for anyone who is thinking of starting a new business or has recently started a new business. The workshops are designed to […]