New Listing
2016 Comprehensive Evaluation of State Investments (PDF)
Research and Development
Leadership Maine - Maine Development Foundation
Entrepreneurship Grows Maine - Resource Guide (PDF 2.4MB)
2014 Comprehensive Evaluation of State Investments
Maine Comprehensive Evaluation Overview (PDF 2.1MB)
Maine Comprehensive Econ Dev Evaluation (PDF 3.6MB)
Maine Comprehensive R&D Evaluation (2.5MB)
2010 Science and Technology Action Plan
The final draft of the 2010 science and technology action plan for Maine.
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Maine Comprehensive Research and Development Evaluation
Maine Comprehensive R & D Evaluation
Maine Comprehensive R & D Evaluation 2010 Final Download (PDF)
Maine Innovation Index 2011 Download (PDF)
2010-11 R & D Case Study Download (PDF)
Maine Comprehensive R & D Evaluation
Maine Comprehensive R & D Evaluation 2011 Final Download (PDF)
Maine Innovation Index 2012 Download
Maine R&D Case Study 2012
Accomplishments
DECD's 2007 Annual Highlights
A yearly publication from the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
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DECD Accomplishments FY10
DECD Accomplishments FY09
2008 Comprehensive Economic Development Evaluation
Technology Sectors and Clusters
Cluster Report - Full - Final 040908
Executive summary
Full Report
Press Release: Cluster Report
Report Introduction
Department Policies
DECD Domestic Violence Policy (PDF 906KB)
Miscellaneous
Maine Film Office Research on Visual-Media Industry in Maine
A recently compiled research report commissioned by Maine DECD and the Maine Film Office concludes that Maine's Visual-Media industry brings hundreds of millions of dollars to Maine and is a significant force in Maine's Creative Economy. But researchers also recommended that Maine adopt better financial incentives to help the industry grow.
Innovation Index Tracks Maine's Gains
A recently compiled research report commissioned by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) concludes that Maine has made significant steps to enhance its technology-based economy.
Among the major findings in the Maine Innovation Index 2004 is that Maine's investments in research and development have increased 30-fold in the last decade. The bulk of the investments went to the biomedical research fund, Maine Technology Institute, the Marine Fund and the university system.
Executive Summary (PDF, 9 Pages)
The Maine Office of Tourism's 2008 Strategic Five-Year Plan
2010 Governor's Nature-Based Tourism Task Force Report
Governor's Report on Maine's Nature-based Tourism Initiative (PDF)
Maine Economic Development Guide
2015 Maine Economic Development Guide (PDF 28.4MB)
2014 Maine Economic Development Guide (PDF 29.8MB)