Posts by Robert Brochu
Enhanced Pay-A-Friend Now Available
We are excited to share that the enhanced Pay-A-Friend eBanking widget is now available. The updated widget has the same functionality as before but with new features and advancements to improve your experience using the tool. Included in the enhanced Pay-A-Friend eBanking widget: Security Changes:The most notable change you will see when adding a payee for…
Read MoreIndus Fund in the News
cPort has partnered with The Indus Fund to grant below-market interest rate micro-finance loans to small business owners in Maine’s immigrant community. With recent media attention from MaineBiz and WMTW Channel 8, more business owners are taking advantage of this unique loan opportunity. The article in MaineBiz is entitled Lending a hand: New Maine microloan…
Read MorecPort Credit Union Supports EqualityMaine and the LGBTQ+ Community
EqualityMaine strives to represent the needs and interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Maine. This includes elders, immigrants, youth, parents, transgender and gender non-conforming, residents of rural townships and cities, and students. Our local credit union fully supports the mission of EqualityMaine. Its mission is to secure full equality for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community and…
Read MoreMaine Public
Maine Public is an independently owned and operated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with office and studio locations in Bangor, Lewiston, and Portland, Maine. Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content. It was formed in…
Read MoreGreater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center’s mission is to serve as a hub of collaboration that strengthens the immigrant community through language acquisition, economic integration, and civic engagement. Among the organization’s programs is The Immigrant Business Hub. This program helps immigrants understand, navigate and thrive as an integral part of the Maine business community. The…
Read MoreThe Telling Room
The Telling Room was founded in 2004 by three remarkable writers, Sara Corbett, Mike Paterniti, and Susan Conley. Their vision for the Telling Room was to connect with the young student writers in Portland. Now 16 years later, the Telling Room includes 75 different towns in the state of Maine to work with over 3,500…
Read MoreLeverage The Tax-deferred Savings of an Individual Retirement Account
When it comes to retirement, many individuals are unaware of the benefits of saving for retirement outside of the typical 401K account. An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a different approach to saving for retirement. Individuals can choose to contribute to a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, or even both. Opening an IRA can…
Read MorecPort Credit Union & Make-A-Wish Maine
What is Make-A-Wish Maine? Make-A-Wish Maine uses trained volunteers to meet with children and their families to determine a wish. Their staff then works together to make the wish come to life! The average cost of a wish is $7,000 to ensure all wish expenses are covered, and our Maine credit union is happy to…
Read MoreBoys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine
Welcome to the cPort Community Spotlight series! Twice a month, cPort will shine a light on a different organization, highlighting the incredible work they do to support the community. This week, cPort is shining a light on the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine (BGCSM). BGCSM provides after-school and summer programs to almost 3,000…
Read MoreFour Ways To Buy A Car
After preapproval for an auto loan, it’s time to go out and buy a car. Where’s the best place to find new wheels? In this article, we’ll review the top four places people buy cars and the pros and cons of each. Car dealership At a dealership, car shoppers can see available vehicles in person.…
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