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Maine Technology Institute To Connect Banks With Tech Firms

December 05, 2012

Recently, the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) announced a new outreach effort to connect the state's community banks with promising technology and innovation-based businesses. These businesses often have capital needs that differ from other small firms and less collateral to secure loans. As a result, it can be difficult for high-tech firms to secure bank loans. The initiative will kick off with a series of workshops, held in partnership with community banks, on the funding options available to tech companies. Learn more...

Learn more about financing company growth
Are you curious about how the capital needs of growing tech businesses and manufacturers differ from other firms? Interested in learning about the funding resources already available? Join us on Dec. 20 for an hour-long webinar on securing capital for expanding tech firms and manufacturers. Read more...

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