The Professionals' Directory
Websites of selected economic development agencies with significant economic development information. A directory designed for business people, company real estate departments, brokers and consultants. Click the name of an agency to see their website. For changes/additions contact Philip O'Keefe.
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| Statewide Maine | |
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Maine's economy has historically been based on natural resources and related industries; however, it has transitioned to "new economy" industries such as high-tech manufacturing, biotechnology, and telecommunication-based businesses. These knowledge-based industries find one of the most advanced communications infrastructures in the country in Maine. Maine & Company provides free, confidential site selection assistance to out-of-state companies considering Maine as a business location -- including real estate searches, Data collection/analysis, incentives identification/valuation, and site visit coordination. |
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| Maine State Chamber of Commerce | Maine & Company |
| Maine Business Works | Maine Dept. of Eco. & Comm. Dev. |
| Southern an Western Maine | |
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Attracting new business. Assisting local employers. Encouraging entrepreneurs -- in a spectacular place to live and work. Maine's No 1 golf course. Maine's No 1 ski resort. Outstanding health system. Two hours drive to Portland, three hours to Boston. Top-rated state college. "Dedicated workforce -- strong inherent work ethic." "Low operating costs -- half those of our Portland location." New businesses include New England Wire Products customized display racks, ScoreHealth health screening software, Synernet voice recognition medical transcription, Dyeables formal wear. |
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Biddeford
Saco Area Economic Development Corp Progressive, cooperative business environment. The right infrastructure, housing, education, facilities. Fully serviced industrial parks along Maine Turnpike – I-95 corridor. Two technical colleges. Access to Boston port, Logan International. Work ethic – attention to detail, dedication to quality. Financial services, revolving loans. |
Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce & Economic
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| Sanford-Springvale Ch of Com & Eco Dev | Biddeford Saco Area Eco Dev Corp |
| Greater Franklin Development Corp | Sanford-Springvale Economic Development |
| Southern Maine Reg. Plan Comm. | Portland Economic Dev Center |
| Kennebec Valley Council of Gov | Greater Portland Ch of Commerce |
| Greater Portland Council of Gov | Androscoggin Valley Council of Gov |
| Midcoast Council for Business Dev | Lewiston Auburn Eco Growth Council |
| Scarborough Economic Development Corp | Augusta Economic Development |
Northern and Eastern Maine |
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| River Valley Growth Council | Katahdin Area Economic Development |
| Aroostook Partnership for Progress | Sunrise County Eco Council |
| Piscataquis County Eco Dev | Caribou Ch of Commerce and Industry |
| Bangor Region Dev Alliance | Northern Maine Dev Commission |
| Central Maine Growth Council | Somerset Economic Dev Corp |
| Upper Valley Economic Council | Loring Development Authority |
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Send the name of the agency to be listed, the web address, your name and title, your phone and e-mail address. Listings are limited to economic development agencies and consultants with significant economic development information in their websites. Click headline above for listing form. |
Economic Development Software and Information To find websites of organizations providing economic development software, statistics, research, data, research tools, analysis and communication, click on the headline above |