MARCH 2026

Business eNews

 

Helpful Resource: Quick Links for Lenders

FAME's Quick Links for Lenders page provides our lender partners with quick and easy access to the tools and information they use most.


You'll find custom FAME calculators and comparison tools, links to the OnLine Application (OLA) login and guides, and more! Visit FAMEmaine.com/LenderLinks.

 
 

Come See Us!

A Day with FAME


In-Person Workshops for Maine Business Financing Professionals



When: Wednesday, April 29

Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Where: The Point Community Center,
345 Clarks Pond Parkway, South Portland, ME

 

Attend our FREE workshops intended for commercial loan officers, commercial loan assistants, analysts, government banking specialists, and those who work with FAME’s OLA platform.


What to expect:

  • Learn how to leverage FAME programs to build your relationships with commercial loan customers.
  • Follow a step-by-step enhanced Online Answer (OLA) platform training, from input to follow-up.
  • Enjoy a networking lunch with FAME staff and your peers.
  • Learn about the Maine Funding Network, the gateway to alternative funding for Maine businesses.


Registration coming soon! Keep an eye on your inbox for event invitation.

 

Custom Trainings: We'll Come to You!


Can't make it to a training or workshop? We'll come to you! To learn more about on-site customized training for your organization, call Kim Getchell-Currie, FAME Senior Commercial Loan Officer, at 207-623-3507 or email Kim.


 

The Risk Management Association (RMA)

Emerging Leaders Coffee & Connections


Have a coffee with FAME Senior Commercial Loan Officer, Kim Getchell-Currie!


When: Thursday, April 16

Time: 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Where: Maine Community Bank, Westbrook

Topic: Agency Guarantees and Loan Insurance

 

FAME Welcomes New Director of Business

FAME is excited to welcome Charlotte Mace as the new Director of Business.


Mace brings with her vast expertise in helping Maine businesses grow and expand. As Director of Business, Mace oversees FAME’s capital access strategies and tools, which support Maine businesses and the economy. 



Prior to joining FAME, Mace served as Director of the Office of Business Development at the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD).


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Shout Outs

Congratulations to Machias Savings Bank!

Machias Savings Bank was recently rated "Outstanding" in the Federal Trade Commission (FCC) Monthly List of Banks Examined for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Compliance in February 2026.

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 is a federal law that requires banking regulators to evaluate how well banks meet the credit needs of the communities they serve, especially low‑ and moderate‑income areas, through their lending, investment, and service activities.

 
 

Do you have a customer whose success story involved a FAME program?

Tell us your story, and you may see it

(and your customer) featured here!

Email Kim at KGetchell-Currie@FAMEmaine.com

 
 

FAME Program Evaluation Report Summary

It’s our honor to work with our dedicated partners to provide relevant, timely support to Maine people so they can meet their goals.


See our impact by numbers

in this summary of the FAME Program Evaluation Report.


12,000 Maine businesses

supported since FAME’s creation.


$2.5 BIL in direct and indirect financing delivered statewide through credit support.


200,000+ Maine jobs created or retained through business financing tools.

 

Maine's gateway to alternative business funding throughout the state.


The Maine Funding Network is a centralized online portal that connects Maine businesses with funding and grant sources through one easy form, providing tailored matches to help businesses start, grow, or even move to Maine.


24 Funding Members in Network

$500k+ Lending Distributed

800+ Businesses Registered

 
 

FAME's Commercial Lending Team

Kim Getchell-Currie

Senior Commercial

Loan Officer

620-3507

Email Kim

Matthew Lindquist

Commercial Loan Officer

620-3527

Email Matt

Jay Beck

Commercial Loan Officer

620-3553

Email Jay

Charlotte Mace

Director of Business

620-3531

Email Charlotte

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