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MAINE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

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Augusta

ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTORS OF MAINE, INC.

Works to ensure a sound and healthy construction industry, and provides the public with an assurance of the skill, responsibility and integrity of ACM-member firms. ACM has more than 250 active... View details

Augusta

AMERICAN PULPWOOD ASSOCIATION

Promotes the best interests of wood fiber suppliers and consumers in the economical, efficient, and sustainable use, and stewardship, of forest resources to meet wood fiber needs through private... View details

Augusta

MAINE AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION

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Augusta

MAINE PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION

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Augusta

MAINE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

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Augusta

MAINE HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION

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Augusta

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MAINE

Works to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and to act on selected governmental issues. View details

Augusta

BUSINESS VISITATION PROGRAM

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Augusta

INDEPENDENT ENERGY PRODUCERS OF MAINE

A not-for-profit association of renewable power producers, suppliers of goods and services to those producers, and other supporters of this industry. IEPM power producer members generate... View details

Augusta

MAINE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

Promotes the honor, dignity and professionalism of lawyers, advances the knowledge, skills and interests of its members, and supports the public interest in a fair and effective system of justice. View details

Augusta

MAINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

The Maine Science and Technology Foundation is a private, non-profit state chartered organization dedicated to improving Maine's economy through the practical application of advanced science and... View details

Augusta

MAINE FOREST PRODUCTS COUNCIL

Works to serve the diverse needs of Maine's forest products community. Membership ranges from landowners and loggers to truckers, paper mills, and lumber processors. View details

Augusta

SMALL WOODLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF MAINE

Works to promote forest resources management that encompasses broad environmental and economic values View details

Augusta

MAINE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

Works for the protection, improvement, and promotion of restaurants in Maine. View details

Augusta

MAINE INSURANCE AGENTS ASSOCIATION

Contact: Stephanie Giddings, Administrative Assistant/RLI Coordinator View details

Augusta

MAINE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION

A non-profit non-partisan organization with a voluntary membership of cities, towns, plantations and organized townships. Provides a unified voice of Maine's municipalities to promote and... View details

Augusta

MAINE LABOR GROUP ON HEALTH, INC

Works to educate Maine's working people about health and safety in the workplace and to be a statewide advocate for working people in the health care system. View details

Augusta

MAINE MOTOR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

contact: Deb Stanhope, Administrative Assistant Works too foster and promote the motor transportation industry in the State of Maine as well as assisting in and provideing for education of those... View details

Augusta

MAINE ASSOCIATION OF LIFE UNDERWRITERS

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Bangor

PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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

Bangor

CENTER FOR INNOVATIONS IN BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

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Bangor

MAINE ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY BANKS

Provides member savings banks with a forum to exchange valuable industry information, gain maximum representation in legislative matters, receive education, training and staff certification for... View details

Banking

MAINE AQUACULTURE INNOVATION CENTER

Assists in the development of economically viable aquaculture opportunities along the coast of Maine and at appropriate inland sites. View details

Brewer

MAINE OIL DEALERS ASSOCIATION

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Brunswick

MAINE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION

A non-profit trade association that was organized to improve Maine's business climate. The Association has a membership encompassing both large and small retailers and is diverse including small... View details

Business Advocacy

MAINE ASSOCIATION OF RETIREES, INC

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Farmingdale

MAINE COUNCIL OF SELF-INSURERS

The initial and primary interest of the Council is workers' compensation and particularly the self-insurance of the workers' compensation liability. It speaks at the state and national levels on... View details

Hallowell

MAINE PUBLICITY BUREAU

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Hallowell

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS, INC.

A national trade association representing about 23,000 contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry. View details

Lewiston

MAINE CAMPGROUND ASSOCIATION

Offers information on Maine's campgrounds. View details

Lewiston

UNITED MAINE CRAFTSMEN INC.

A membership organization of over 600 of Maine's artisans and craftsmen which supports its members by sponsoring artisan and craft shows throughout the state. Contact: Laurie Kelley, Administrator View details

Manchester

MAINE AMBULATORY CARE COALITION

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Manchester

MAINE OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION

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Manchester

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS

Works to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth and to increase understanding among policymakers, the... View details

National

NATIONAL ASSN. FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED (NASE)

A membership based organization and leading resource provider serving self-employed and micro-businesses (up to ten employees) by providing a broad range of benefits and support including advocacy;... View details

National

TECHNOLOGY TRADE ASSN. - AEA

With seventeen regional U.S. councils and offices in Brussels and Beijing, AeA is a membership-based agency offering resources directed to CEO's, CFOs, Human Resources, Business Development,... View details

National

MID-COAST BUILDERS ALLIANCE (MCBA)

MCBA is a membership-based, non-profit organization of building industry professionals, suppliers and services who volunteer their time to improve the building industry and the quality of the... View details

National

NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE (NSBA)

The nation's oldest small-business advocacy organization, NSBA works closely with members of Congress and, through publications, policy forums, conferences and action alerts, keeps its members... View details

Nationwide

AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION

The American Marketing Association , one of the largest professional associations for marketers with 38,000 members worldwide in every area of marketing. For over six decades the AMA has been the... View details

Nationwide

NATIONAL ASSN. OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS (NAWBO)

NAWBO is a membership based trade association serving women business owners across all industries by helping them to evolve their businesses. Services include resource sharing, advocacy and... View details

Nationwide

U.S. ASSOCIATION OF VETERANS IN BUSINESS

USAVETBIZ is dedicated to becoming the premier national membership organization, committed to empowering and promoting military veterans in business for the purpose of enhancing greater economic... View details

Nationwide

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL (BNI)

A membership based network of business professionals who organize themselves into local groups that meet routinely to exchange business leads, share ideas and contacts. Memberships are limited to... View details

Nationwide

THE NATIONAL BUSINESS COALITION ON HEALTH (NBCH)

The National Business Coalition on Health (NBCH) is a national, non-profit, membership organization of employer-based health care coalitions. NBCH and its members are dedicated to value-based... View details

Nationwide

MAINE'S SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (MESDA)

A trade association for the software and information technology industry in Maine. MESDA delivers networking opportunities, information, programs and services for Maine's Software and Information... View details

Portland

MAINE SOCIETY OF CPA'S

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Portland

MAINE MARINE TRADE ASSOCIATION (MMTA)

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Portland

MAINE INNKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

Offers a comprehensive list of lodging in Maine including inns, bed & breakfasts, resorts, hotels and motels. View details

Portland

MAINE AND COMPANY

Ellsworth, Maine 04605 A private organization that assists businesses looking for a new location. Site selection services are offered at no cost. View details

Portland

MAINE REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

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

Portland

MAINE ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING & HEATING & COOLING CONTRACTORS

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Portland

NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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Saco

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES OF MAINE

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South Freeport

SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN MAINE CRAFTSMEN (SSMC)

A nonprofit, membership-based organization established in 1968 that promotes fine crafts created by Maine artisans. Member benefits include participating in SSMC sponsored shows, meetings,... View details

Statewide

MAINE METAL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Metal trades membership association provides services in legislative matters, workforce development projects, marketing and development of education and training for employers, scholarship fund for... View details

Westbrook

NORTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION (NEDA)

The Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA) is a membership based agency that promotes economic and industrial development in 11 Northeastern states (CT, DE, ME, MA, MD, NJ, NH, NY, PA,... View details

Wickford

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