| Name of Organization | Type | Description of Organization | Location of Organization | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine State Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) | Start My Business, Funding/Financing, Workforce Support, Connections, Increase Sales, Expand or Relocate | Works with statewide and local partners, private industry and small businesses to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Maine. | Augusta, Maine, USA | 207-624-9800 | Jake.Daniele@maine.gov |
| Bioscience Association of Maine | Connections, Increase Sales | Membership offers a wide range of benefits to help life science companies of all sizes succeed. Start-ups and small businesses find our membership rates based on number of employees an excellent value. All size companies value the unique access to our incredible cost savings programs, networking events and collaboration opportunities. | 28 Maple Street, Portland, ME 04101, USA | 207-808-8889 | info@mainebioscience.org |
| Black Owned Maine Directory | Connections | Directory of Black Owned Businesses in Maine sorted by location and industry. Accepting submissions. | Portland, ME, USA | blackownedmaine@gmail.com | |
| E2 Tech | Connections | We serve many sectors in Maine's economy and facilitate networking opportunities for our members, partners, and the public. We provide connections to investment and funding opportunities, mentors, strategic partners, business and technical information, and other resources. | Pepperell center, 40 Main St, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA | 207-423-8260 | info@e2tech.org |
| Focus Maine | Workforce Support, Connections | FocusMaine is a ten-year, private sector-led initiative to accelerate the creation of quality jobs in Maine by investing in three of the state's most globally competitive and high-growth fields: agriculture, aquaculture, and biopharmaceuticals. Additionally, we are focused on sparking an increase in, and return of, critical workers to Maine for these sectors and others. | 125 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330, USA | 207-623-4568 | info@focusmaine.org |
| FOR/Maine | Connections | A unique cross-sector collaboration created to maintain and improve Maine's great forest economy. | 295 Water Street, Augusta, ME, USA | bbowman@mdf.org | |
| Four Directions Development Corporation | Start My Business, Funding/Financing, Workforce Support, Connections, Increase Sales | FDDC provides, either directly, or in partnership with other Maine agencies, specially designed programs to ensure that tribal members of all four Maine tribes – the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Micmac and Maliseet – are able to access and use capital resources effectively and efficiently. | 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono, Maine 04473, USA | 207-866-6545 | info@fourdirectionsmaine.org |
| Live and Work in Maine | Workforce Support, Connections | Live and Work in Maine is a career network that serves as the leading resource for those looking to relocate, keep, or start their careers in Maine. | Portland, ME 04101, USA | https://www.liveandworkinmaine.com/contact | |
| Maine Aquaculture Association | Connections | Our mission is to support Maine’s aquatic growers in developing economically and environmentally sustainable businesses, to promote the benefits of aquaculture in the local food system, and to preserve Maine’s heritage of a vibrant working waterfront. | Hallowell, ME, USA | 207-622-0136 | info@maineaqua.org |
| Maine Center for Entrepreneurs | Connections, Increase Sales | 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. | 63 Federal St, Portland, ME 04101, USA | https://www.mced.biz/contact | |
| Maine Development Foundation | Connections | MDF is a non-partisan, statewide driver of sustainable economic growth in Maine. We connect people, decision-makers, and communities through trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve the lives of all Mainers. | 295 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330, USA | 207-622-6345 | mdf@mdf.org |
| Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association | Connections | We are a community dedicated to the prosperity of Maine's grocery and food producer industry through excellence in advocacy, networking and education. | Augusta, Maine 04332, USA | 207-622-4461 | info@mgfpa.org |
| Maine International Trade Center | Connections, Increase Sales | Whether your company is new to global markets or has sold overseas for decades, Maine International Trade Center (MITC) can help you navigate the changing international landscape. We work with exporters and importers in all 16 Maine counties. | 2 Portland Fish Pier, Portland, ME 04101, USA | 207-541-7400 | info@mitc.com |
| Maine Made | Connections, Increase Sales | "Maine Made" is recognized worldwide as a term for quality and integrity. The unique products featured in this program of Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development represent some of the finest craftsmanship available today. | 111 Sewall St, Augusta, Maine, USA | 207-624-7489 | info@mainemade.com |
| Maine Outdoor Brands | Connections | MOB is also committed to working with individuals and organizations from the public and private sectors in helping to drive Maine’s $3B outdoor recreation economy, and in the process, creating a brighter economic future for our state. | Portland, ME, USA | 207-200-8002 x: 707 | info@maineoutdoorbrands.com |
| Mainebiz | Connections | It is the mission of Mainebiz to be the leading source of Maine business news and analysis. We will deliver coverage of business and economic trends, issues and news through credible, evocative and stimulating writing. We will consistently produce high-quality, well-designed products with exceptional art, graphics, and photography. We will recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements within the business community. We will connect our audience by hosting interactive events statewide. We will provide a forum for ideas for Maine's business community. | 48 Free St, Portland, Maine, USA | 207-761-8379 | advertising@mainebiz.biz |
| Manufacturers Association of Maine | Connections | The Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAME) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization comprised of over 400 companies and 100 students in Maine. We serve our membership by providing business development, member services, legislative advocacy, scholarship programs, career connections for students and job seekers and networking opportunities and events. | 33 McAlister Farm Road, Portland, ME, USA | 207-747-4406 | info@mainemfg.com |
| MEREDA (Maine Real Estate & Development Association) | Connections | The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is a non-profit entity whose members – commercial real estate owners, developers, and related service providers – banded together in 1985 to found the first statewide association established specifically to present the views of participants in the state’s commercial real estate industry to lawmakers in Augusta. | 6 City Center, Portland, ME 04101, USA | 207-874-0801 | info@mereda.org |
| SCORE Southern Maine | Start My Business, Connections, Increase Sales | SCORE Southern Maine provides free mentoring to clients with easy access to a wide range of business and financial expertise that can be directly applied to your existing business or new business idea. SCORE is here for the life of your business, from idea to exit. | SCORE Mentors Southern Maine, 100 Middle Street FL. 2, Portland, ME, USA | 207-772-1147 | scoremaine@gmail.com |
| New England Fellowship For Female Founders | Connections | Applications due September 20th. This 6 month online fellowship helps support 10-12 women* per cohort who are building early stage startups and looking to raise a funding round. The fellowship gives access to 40+ events over 6 months including workshops, mentoring sessions, bootcamps and other events with the cohort and wider community. One of the main benefits will be giving these women access to the education needed to make the right decisions for their businesses and access to key investors and mentors to support them. Note the fellowship is not an accelerator but does aim to provide these founders more confidence, education and a wider network of supportive entrepreneurs and investors than when they came in. | Portland, ME, USA | 781-591-0291 | https://www.thecapitalnetwork.org/contact |
| Retail Association of Maine | Connections | The Retail Association of Maine represents the retail merchant industry before elected officials for policy and voting decisions. We are on the front lines of issues that directly affect your bottom line: wage and hour issues, swipe fees, gift cards, worker's compensation costs, employee benefits, health care costs, taxes and more. | 45 Melville St, Augusta, ME 04330, USA | 207-623-1149 | office@retailmaine.org |
| Roux Institute Northeastern University | Start My Business, Connections | Northeastern’s Roux Institute is designed to spur innovation, build talent, and drive economic growth in Portland, the state of Maine, and the Northeast. Partnerships—with industry, academia, and government—set our education and research model apart. | 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101, USA | 207-376-9960 | https://roux.northeastern.edu/contact/ |
| SBA MAINE DISTRICT OFFICE | Start My Business, Funding/Financing, Connections | The Augusta District Office is responsible for the delivery of SBA's many programs and services to all 16 counties in the state of Maine. Businesses are recommended to sign up for "Get Mail Updates" on their website for information on funding programs. | 68 Sewall St, Augusta, ME 04330, USA | 207-622-8551 | Maine_DO@sba.gov |
| Startup Maine | Start My Business, Connections | Startup Maine is both an organization and a flagship conference held once per year that has evolved out of a group of doers, founders, and community members. Startup Maine is about growing enterprises and changing culture in the region, redefining the conventional wisdom of what an economic center looks like, and what can be achieved outside of major metropolitan areas. It’s about creating community among those making it happen, while curating truly great content and conversations that will raise the bar and inspire you into action, no matter where you live or what you’re working on. | Maine, USA | 207-808-0737 | katie@startupmaine.org |
| MxG - The Maine Accelerates Growth Organizational Partner Network | Start My Business, Connections | MxG is a network of partners working together for Maine. We are initiatives, organizations, and individuals who take a long-term and system-wide approach to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Maine. We most commonly work in a recognized or professional capacity to support innovation and entrepreneurship in our communities. | 8 Venture Ave, Brunswick, ME 04011, USA | liztrice@gmail.com | |
| The Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center | Start My Business, Funding/Financing, Connections | MAIC sponsors and facilitates innovative research and development projects involving food, pharmaceuticals, and other products from sustainable aquatic systems; invests in the enhancement of aquaculture capacity in Maine; serves as a source of educational information to enhance public visibility and acceptance of aquaculture; and encourages strategic alliances tasked with promoting research, technology transfer, and the commercialization of aquaculture research. | 193 Clarks Cove Road, Walpole, ME 04573, USA | 207- 832-1075 | maineaqinnovationcenter@gmail.com |
| The Maine Composites Alliance | Connections | The Maine Composites Alliance is a 501c3 Non profit that is comprised of an alliance of composite businesses in Maine who work together to recognize and promote Maine’s leadership in the international composite industry. We enhance the competitiveness of our members by providing opportunities for new commercial ventures, product development, education and training, and access to world class industrial testing laboratories. | Portland, ME 04112, USA | 207-745-6763 | bbrown@mainecompositesalliance.org |
| UpStart Maine | Start My Business, Connections | UpStart Maine is a new non-profit that's bringing all of the Bangor region's entrepreneurial programs together to support entrepreneurship from the earliest networking and idea formation stage through incubation and acceleration. | 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono, ME 04473, USA | 207-866-2406 | innovation@upstartmaine.org |
| SBA Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) | Start My Business, Connections, Increase Sales | SBA Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) | 68 Sewall St, Augusta, ME 04330, USA | 207-622-8551 | info.VBOC@cweonline.org |
| BIPOC (part of Maine Community Foundation) | Connections | The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund supports organizations that are led by and serving people of Native American, Latino, African, Arab, and/or Asian descent. The goal of the grant program is to help Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color in Maine achieve greater equity by: | 245 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605-1613 | 207-761-2440 | gaponteclarke@mainecf.org |
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