Economic Development

• Regional: North America: United States: Business and Economy: Economic Development  (6)
• Regional: North America: United States: Business and Economy: Organizations  (30)

Androscoggin Valley Council of Government (AVCOG) - Wealth of information for municipalities and businesses in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Community development grants, small business resources, services and tourist promotions.

Center for Business and Economic Research - University of Southern Maine. Center specializes in economic modeling, technical assistance, and the health of Maine's economy.

Coastal Enterprises, Inc. - A private, non-profit community development corporation founded to create social and economic opportunities for people, businesses and communities of Maine. Financing, advice and technical assistance provided.

Eastern Maine Development Corporation - Business resource for the greater Bangor area with links to market development Center and international markets.

Maine Business Works - Provides information to interested individuals and businesses regarding economic development resources available throughout the state of Maine.

Maine Development Foundation - Goal is to promote long term economic growth in Maine by advocating new approaches to solving problems, and providing a common ground for public and private leaders.

Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) - Supports small business and manufacturing businesses with solutions, plans, marketing, and advertising.

Maine Merchants Association - Political action association will act quickly on the bills that affect retailers large and small. Lists members, mission statement, and agenda.

Maine Small Business Development Centers - University of Southern Maine. Provides assistance and information services to the small business community throughout Maine.

Midcoast Council for Business Development and Planning - A public-private, non-profit organization, whose goal is to support business retention, expansion, and attraction locate in Midcoast Maine.

Northern Maine Development Council (NMDC) - Provides resources, support and base for promoting Aroostook County.

Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission - A council of governments serving thirty-nine member municipalities from Kittery to New Hampshire.