Provides assistance to small businesses to help them comply with environmental requirements and reduce waste and pollution. contact: Julie M. Churchill, contact View details

The Department of Marine Resources provides leadership in marine policy, the management of marine resources, the development of sustainable marine resource based business and the protection of the... View details

Works to encourage sound, ethical business practices through high quality, impartial and efficient regulation of insurers, financial institutions, creditors, investment providers and numerous... View details

The Office of Economic and Community Development provides a full range of services to businesses considering expanding or relocating to Augusta, including site location assistance, regulatory and... View details

Provides up to date information for businesses on tax rates, refunds, and reimbursement programs. Also provides tax forms and electronic filing through their website. contact: Anthony J. Neves,... View details

Maine's business & higher education finance agency. The Finance Authority is charged with supporting the start up, expansion and growth plans of Maine's business community by working loosely with... View details

Offers census date from the 2000 census from the state of Maine. contact: Eric VonMagnus, Census Information Officer View details

The State's lead agency dealing with all aspects of the food system, from the farm to the final consumer. The Department's focus is on trying to find ways to increase profitability throughout the... View details

Offers both large and small companies the opportunity to place bids for good and services needed by the state of Maine. contact: Richard. B. Thompson, Director View details

Providing labor-related services with linkages to agencies for employment services , labor standards , rehabilitation services , unemployment compensation , tax , labor marketing information... View details

Provides cabinet-level attention to the issues of economic and community development in Maine. The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development offers programs in the areas of business... View details

Enforces Maine state consumer finance laws such as the Maine Consumer Credit Code (Title 9-A, MRSA) as it applies to all creditors and lenders other than banks and credit unions. Enforcement... View details

Has four core duties assigned to it by statute that include coordinating the development of the State's economy and energy resources with the conservation of its natural resources; providing... View details

Supervises all financial institutions chartered by the State in a manner to maintain and promote safe and sound financial practices; strength, stability and efficiency of financial institutions;... View details

The mission of the Maine State Securities Division is to protect Maine investors by investigating and prosecuting violations of the securities laws; licensing broker-dealers, sales representatives,... View details

The MPUC is an independent agency of the State of Maine. The MPUC was created by the Maine Legislature "to assure safe, reasonable and adequate service at rates which are just and reasonable to... View details

Educates the public about professional and occupational licensing and to collaborate with regulatory boards and commissions to develop and enforce standards of practice and professional conduct to... View details

Responsible for elections, corporations, and a variety of central filing activities. The Bureau has significant contact with the public in many areas including the following: conduct of state... View details

Services offered include: Apprenticeship Program: Reimburses some training expenses that are specific to an apprenticeship certificate program, On The Job Training: Reimburses employees for... View details

Provides a number of services to both businesses and communities in Eastern Maine to strengthen economic and community development. EMDC encourage businesses to expand and relocate to eastern Maine... View details

The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) provides businesses with guidance for responding to opportunities to market products and services to Federal, state and local governments. PTA... View details

The Maine International Trade Center is Maine’s center for international business assistance. Formed in 1996, the Trade Center provides technical assistance and trade counseling, import and export... View details

Owns and operates its own Industry Park and can supply lots ranging in size from 1 acre and up. Assistance with financing, business plans, site plans development and permitting is also available.... View details

Services offered include business counseling, assistance in business plans, cash flow projections, and market analysis. The KVCG also offers supplemental financing for businesses for the purpose of... View details

Offers loans ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to businesses located in Fort Kent. Also provides business plan development and small business counseling for existing and proposed businesses in Fort... View details

contact: Charles Rudelitch , Dir. Economic Development View details

A non-profit organization created by the Maine Legislature to stimulate research and development activity leading to product commercialization throughout the state. contact: Janet Yancey-Wrona,... View details

contact: Chris Paszyc, Economic & Community Development Director View details

contact: Ron Harriman, Economic Development Coordinator View details

contact: Charles Upton, Dir., Community and Economic Development View details

Provides site search assistance, regulatory assistance, access to financing and business assistance programs, and is experienced at developing innovative public/private partnerships. Municipally... View details

Created by the Maine State Legislature to acquire, manage and develop the former Loring Air Force Base (now known as the Loring Commerce Center). Loring is contained within 8,700 acres of land, has... View details

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contact: Glenn Avery, Exec. Director View details

OVBD serves as a resource partner to veterans interested in entrepreneurship by formulating, executing and promoting policies and programs of the agency that provide assistance to veterans seeking... View details

Provides access to environmental and energy-related services and information. Also offers access to a number of programs that help businesses reduce waste and improve manufacturing processes. View details

Administers various loan programs throughout Cumberland Country. Programs include the Development Fund, which can provide up to $200,000 to communities to loan to businesses for the purpose of... View details

Services offered include: Job Start Loan Program; Loans to start or expand a small business. Maximum Loan $10,000, Business Counseling; assisting small business with growth and expansion planning,... View details

Operates a micro-business loan program for the City of Rockland, and the Towns of Thomaston, Union, Rockport and Warren. The funds were provided from two CDBG grants. Direct loan for up to $15,000... View details

The Saco Economic Development and Planning office and the Saco Economic Development Commission are able to provide businesses with assistance in site searches, to assist in permitting of all types,... View details

contact: Mike Ralston & Candice Noble, Community Development View details

Provides small businesses and stakeholders with timely and consistent tax guidance. Developes relationships with governmental, civic and trade organizations to determine the problems and concerns... View details

contact: Jeffrey K. Jordan, contact View details

Administers the patent and trademark laws as they relate to the granting of patents for utility inventions, designs and plants and the issuing of trademark registrations. The USPTO examines... View details

Works to support long-term and equitable economic growth and advancing U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting economic growth, agricultural and trade, global health,and democracy, conflict... View details

Functions in order to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment. View details

The Secretary of State is responsible for the initial creation and certain maintenance filings for all domestic state and out-of-state business entities including for-profit and nonprofit... View details

Offers a range of programs and services to support economic and community development activities in Maine including Direct Business and Industry Programs that issue loans to businesses to benefit... View details

Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to attain employment or self-employment, and self-sufficiency by providing a range of services including training, counseling and referrals to... View details

The Division of Insurance protects consumers and businesses by providing assistance and information, regulating the insurance industry’s market behavior and financial solvency, and fostering a... View details

Serves as the a focal point for small businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Energy (DOE) and administers the Department's small business program by establishing goals,... View details

An independent organization within the IRS, consisting of highly skilled case advocates who negotiate on your behalf with the IRS to secure the most beneficial resolution for your IRS problem. View details

Helps businesses participate in the growing global marketplace and provides practical information to help select markets and products. View details

This board has committed itself to an aggressive employer assistance strategy in order to develop the workforce in Maine's coastal counties. The board seeks to coordinate employees with workers and... View details

contact: Ron J. Singel View details

contact: William Tracy, Economic Development Director View details