Helpful Links

Maine Senate
Home page of the Maine Senate. Includes listing of members, leadership, officers, staff, documents, bill text, and bill status.

Maine House of Representatives
Listing of representatives by town.

Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
CEI provides capital and support in the development of job-creating small businesses, natural resources industries, community facilities, and affordable housing.

Small Business Administration

Maine Small Business Development Centers
Maine SBDC's provide comprehensive business management assistance, training, resource and information services to Maine's micro, small and technology-based business communities.

Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Resources

Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
DECD's mission is to improve the quality of life for all Maine people through, effective programs in business, tourism, community development and through policies that advance the state's position in the global economy.

Maine DECD Office of Business Development
DECD's Office of Business Development provides information on financing, workforce training, licensing, grants, tax incentives - almost anything related to doing business in Maine.

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
FAME helps businesses access capital to grow, expand and succeed.

Maine International Trade Center (MITC)
MITC provides technical assistance and trade counseling, import and export leads, international credit reports, workshops, coordinated trade missions and trade shows, and many other useful services to help Maine companies seeking to succeed in international markets.

Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Maine MEP)
Maine MEP helps Maine manufacturers compete more effectively in the global marketplace by improving efficiency, eliminating waste, obtaining international certifications, integrating into global supply chains and networking Maine businesses with the resources they need to become more profitable.

Maine Small Business Development Centers
Maine SBDC's provide comprehensive business management assistance, training, resource and information services to Maine's micro, small and technology-based business communities.

Maine Technology Institute (MTI)
MTI enhances the competition of Maine's technology sectors.

Maine DECD Office of Tourism

University of Southern Maine Resources

University of Southern Maine

Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER)
CBER provides research and technical assistance services.

Center for Continuing Education (CCE)
CCE offers short-term, targeted, and skill-based courses for professionals in the areas of business, health professions, human services and nonprofits, and technology.

Center for Entrepreneurship and Small Business (CESB)

Maine Patent Program
The Maine Patent Program provides education and assistance with the patent process of the United States Patent and Trademark Office to companies, inventors and entrepreneurs in Maine.

Maine Small Business Development Centers
Maine SBDC's provide comprehensive business management assistance, training, resource and information services to Maine's micro, small and technology-based business communities.

School of Applied Science, Department of External Programs
The mission of the Department of External Programs is to develop and maintain linkages between the school and the business, industry, and educational communities.

School of Business

Maine Technology Law Center
The Technology Law Center provides educational opportunities in areas of intellectual property law, e-commerce, technology transfer, and other technology-related fields.

Other Links

Private Family Foundations
Saving and giving through family foundations.

Raising Healthy Wealthy Kids: Improving Your Chances
Article on the challenges of raising children to become responsible, self-reliant adults who contribute to society.

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