Start or Grow a Business

Maine is among the best states to live in with high marks for its , & health -WalletHub, 2023 Maine's real GDP has grown 17.9% since the beginning of 2019, the 8th fastest rate in the nation -Bureau of Economic Analysis 157,133 Small Businesses call Maine home -US SBA, 2024 Maine has a long history of entrepreneurship with a strong ecosystem to support start-ups. Maine is making historic investments in innovation in our heritage industries marine also committing to life sciences and blue economy. Maine voters recently passed a $25 million bond for Research & Development, to be administered by the Maine Technology Institute . Here at the Office of Business Development, helping you start or grow your business is our number one priority. We understand that creating or expanding a business is a big undertaking – do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions. Tell Us About Your Business Whether you’re starting a business, expanding operations, or interested in moving your company to Maine, the OBD team is ready to connect you to the resources you need to help meet your business goals. Start by sharing information about your business with Maine DECD.  Fill out a Maine Business Information Form (BIF) here . It’s fast and easy! Note: Information that you wish to keep confidential should not be included in your BIF submittal. “DECD is helping Ready Seafood bring new technology to our state-of-the-art lobster processing facility in Saco.” – John Ready, Ready Seafood (Saco)