Partner Links

Key partners are integral to helping DECD fulfill our mission to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Maine DECD supports these organizations with annual funding, shared staffing or other support: DECD regularly collaborates with agency partners and various economic development, entrepreneurial research organizations at the federal, state and local level – for more information on these additional resources, search the Maine Resource Compass -  a living database of business resources to build your network and knowledge base. Click here to sign up and explore the interactive platform of Maine entrepreneurs and their supporters The State of Maine does not vet or endorse any specific resource but we are confident you will find supports that match your needs. Other Key Partners State Government Department of Labor Maine Quality Centers Department of Environmental Protection Maine Revenue Services Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Secretary of State SafetyWorks! Program Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Quality Assurance & Regulations Division Federal Government Small Business Administration USDA-RD Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center County Information County Profiles Regional Economic Development Organizations Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments Kennebec Valley Council of Governments Greater Portland Council of Governments Eastern Maine Development Corporation Midcoast Economic Development District Southern Maine Planning & Development Northern Maine Development Commission Western Maine Economic Development Council Piscataquis County Economic Development Corp. Independent Organizations Finance Authority of Maine Maine Rural Development Authority Maine Chamber of Commerce Coastal Enterprise, Inc. Efficiency Maine Maine Venture Fund