Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
state agency
Funding opportunities
Dirigo Business Incentives (formerly ETIF)
Major Business Headquarters Expansion Program
On November 1, 2017, PL 297, An Act To Promote Major Business Headquarters Expansions in Maine, Promote the Commercialization of Research and Development in Ma...
Pine Tree Development Zones
Employment Tax Increment Financing
Tax Incentives & Credit
Pine Tree Development Zone (PTDZ) / Employment Tax Increment Financing (ETIF)
The Pine Tree Development Zone (PTDZ) and Employment Tax Increment Financing (ETIF) programs closed for new applications on December 31, 2024. Links for existin...
Office of the Maine State Treasurer
CDBG Urgent Need Grant Program
Specialized Business Assistance Programs
CDBG Underground Storage Tank Program
Technology Tax Credits & Sales Tax Exemptions
Business Equipment Tax Relief Programs
Get an estimate of the value of BETE and other key tax incentive programs for your business Maine has two programs targeted to help new and established business...
Meet the Team
James Nimon Director [email protected] Shae McGehee Economic Development Incentives Manager [email protected] Ben Sturtevant Large Business Development...
Domestic Trade Program
Welcome to the Domestic Trade program Thanks to a significant funding opportunity through the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan the Department of Economic and Commun...
Marketing and Trade Assistance
Getting the word out about your business and finding new markets for your products can be challenging. These resources and organizations specialize in overcomin...
SelectMaineSites
Explore Maine’s New Site Selection Tool: Search commercial and industrial property listings Conduct demographic analysis Generate business reports Evaluate work...
Regions
Enlarge Map Aroostook County Aroostook County is Maine’s northernmost region and the largest county in the state, bordering the provinces of Quebec and New Brun...
Key Industries
Maine is home to businesses representing a diverse set of industries, many of which are rooted in our abundant supply of natural resources. Given Maine’s ambiti...
Move your Business to Maine
Whether you and your business are revolutionizing an industry, looking for a better quality of life, or seeking a strategic location within a day’s drive of 90...
Resources for Diverse Entrepreneurs and Under-represented Business Owners
Maine recognizes the importance of diversity in our business community. Immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and diverse perspectives of all kinds st...
Nonprofit Resources
Start a Nonprofit Please select Business Answers below to determine required licenses and permits. In the top right hand corner, select the “Start a Business"...
Business Resiliency
Maine businesses who are resilient can weather challenges better. Recently, we've had a global pandemic and severe storms. Learn more about how you can increase...
Grow your Business
Are you ready to expand your business in Maine? Are you looking to hire more workers and increase production? Whether you’re hiring five employees or 50, trying...
Start a Business
Starting a business is an exciting and challenging experience. The Maine Office of Business Development is here to help entrepreneurs like you at every step of...
Dirigo Business Incentives
Incentives Calculator - Get an estimate of the value of Dirigo and other key tax incentive programs for your business DECD is accepting applications for the Dir...