Recognized as the trade association representing the pulp & paper industry in Maine. The association includes major pulp & paper producers and other related companies. contact: Jeff Toorish,... 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

Part of a nationwide network of more than 70 not-for-profit centers whose sole purpose is to provide small and medium-sized businesses with access to more than 2,000 manufacturing and business... 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Portland District Office 100 Middle Street, Suite 410 West Portland, ME 04101 Works to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers. View details

Studies public policy, works to improve the quality of public dialogue about important policy issues and responds to public policy questions by targeting University resources toward policy... View details

Free information on the patent and trademark application process, as well as, patent and trademark research assistance. View details

Provides businesses in York and Cumberland Counties with business information, financing programs, procurement assistance, research, and technical assistance. contact: Neil Allen, Economic... View details

Supports technological innovation and economic growth in Maine by providing educational opportunities in intellectual property, e-commerce, and other technology-related law to students, practicing... View details

Run by the students and staff of the University of Southern Maine to provide economic modeling, technical assistance, detailed research on Maine's labor force, and measurements of Maine's economy.... View details

An organization of commercial real estate owners, developers and related service providers, whose mission is to promote an environment for responsible development and ownership of real estate... View details

The electric utility that serves northern Maine MPS's professional economic development team can provide information on available sites and buildings, permitting procedures, financing, training... 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

An association of over 175 manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and agencies interested in the wood and forest products manufacturing industry. contact: Eric S. Howard, Exec. Director 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

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

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