Maine Technology Institute

The Institute, through a public and private partnership, shall encourage, promote, stimulate and support research and development activity leading to the commercialization of new products and services in Maine's technology-intensive industrial sectors to enhance the competitive position of those sectors and increase the likelihood that one or more of the sectors will support clusters of industrial activity and to create new jobs for Maine people.

• Management Services for Small Business/ Entrepreneurs

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Maine Center for Entrepreneurs

Empowering and enabling Maine's most promising entrepreneurs Established in 1997, MCE’s mission is to build and lead a community of growth-oriented businesses in Maine, by providing the training, connections, coaching and mentorship they need to commercialize and grow their ideas, products and services in an effort to drive the growth of Maine’s economy.

• Economic Development

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Central Maine Growth Council

Central Maine Growth Council is a public-private regional economic development corporation THE GROWTH COUNCIL WAS ESTABLISHED TO FOSTER A ROBUST REGIONAL ECONOMY IN A COLLABORATIVE MANNER IN A MULTI-TOWN COMMUNITY.

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce

The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is dedicated and committed to promoting, educating and advocating for business prosperity and regional economic improvement.

Maine International Trade Center

To promote the expansion of Maine's economy through increased international trade in goods and services, and related activities.

• Economic Development

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Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership

MAINE MEP'S MISSION IS TO FACILITATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING THE NECESSARY SERVICES TO MAINE'S SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES (SMES) TO ENABLE THEM TO BE RESILIENT AND THRIVE IN THE EVERCHANGING MARKET ENVIRONMENT.

• Promotion of Business (Chambers of Commerce)

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Maine Angels

Maine Angels exists to connect accredited investors with promising investment opportunities while supporting the growing Maine and New England start-up ecosystem.

• Alliance/Advocacy Organizations

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Maine Jobs Council

Advocating for economic prosperity by promoting the growth and maintenance of foundational jobs in Maine.

• Economic Development

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FOUNDATION FOR A STRONG MAINE ECONOMY

FOCUSMAINE PUBLISHES 20182023 IMPACT REPORT Advancing Prosperity for Maine Families FocusMaine is strengthening the fabric of Maines economy by accelerating the creation of quality jobs and increasing revenue in two globally competitive and highgrowth sectors while also strengthening Maines workforce capacity.