MARCH 2025

Business eNews

In This Issue

• NEW! Download the FAME Fee Calculator
• Increased Approval Limits Expedite Processing for Commercial Loan Insurance
• Credits Still Available: Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program
• Learn More: Maine Funding Network
• A Day with FAME: In-Person Workshops for Financing Professionals
• See Us at Maine B2B!

We’re always looking for ways to help you build your customer relationships and get to "yes," so we wanted to share some recent developments with you. While the current economic climate has introduced some uncertainty, one thing you can be sure of is our commitment to your success—at FAME, we work for you.

New!

Downloadable FAME Fee Calculator Now Available

Whether you're evaluating loan options or finalizing deals, our new user-friendly fee calculator (.xlsx format) for commercial loan insurance provides the clarity and ease necessary to make informed decisions with confidence.

Increased Approval Limits Expedite Commercial Loan Insurance Processing

A Day with FAME

In-Person Workshops for Maine Business Financing Professionals

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.

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, FAME Senior Commercial Loan Officer, at 207-623-3507 or email her.

Don't miss our next workshop:

See us this month at the

Maine B2B Trade Show!

DATE: Thursday, March 27th, 2025

TIME: 11:00 AM — 5:30 PM

(Cocktail hour begins at 4:30 p.m.)

VENUE: Norway Savings Bank Arena, Auburn

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