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Opportunity Zones 2.0 – West Virginia
Opportunity Zones 2.0: A Stronger, Permanent Program Opportunity Zones (OZs for short) are federally designated census tracts where private investors can Opport...
Research and Development Skills Tax Credit
Research and Development Skills Tax Credit Research and Development Skills Tax Credits are credits equal to $1,000 per employee per year for a five-year period...
Standard Property Tax Exemption
Standard Property Tax Exemption An exemption from property taxes is available to eligible industries that locate or expand in the state. This 10-year exemption...
Angel Investor Tax Credit
Provides a 25% tax credit on investments by accredited investors who invest in businesses certified by Louisiana Economic Development as Louisiana Entrepreneuri...
Federal Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones There are 150 census tracts in Louisiana that are qualified and active opportunity zones. Program benefits for these 150 census tracts will su...
Research and Development Tax Credit
Eligibility The Tax Credit Incentive is open to companies who have incurred research and development expenditures in Louisiana and who meet certain requirements...
Setting the Standard - LED FastStart
An immersive, multi-platform approach to engaging modern job-seekers and creating deep and diverse talent pools. Train Company-specific, custom-built combinatio...
Innovation Voucher Program
Your browser is not supported for this experience. We recommend using Safari. Skip navigation Share Innovation Voucher Program The Innovation Voucher program is...
Workforce Resources
The State of Maine recognizes the importance of training our workforce in order to fuel the growth of our communities. Here are some resources to help your comp...
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...
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...
Financial Resources
The State of Maine does not vet or endorse any specific resource, but we are confident you will find supports that match your needs. Questions? Want to learn mo...
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...
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...
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...
Maine Technology Institute
The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is an industry-led, publicly funded nonprofit organization whose mission is to stimulate the growth of technology-intensive...
Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation
The Office of Outdoor Recreation leverages Maine’s assets and outdoor recreation heritage to grow the outdoor recreation economy and build Maine’s outdoor recre...
Maine Office of Tourism
The Maine Office of Tourism (MOT) promotes Maine as a tourism destination and works to support and expand the state’s tourism industry. Key programs of MOT incl...
Financial Incentives & Resources
Maine’s suite of financial incentives and resources for businesses makes starting your business in Maine a smart choice. Plus, Maine recognizes the value and im...
Public Service Grant Program
The Public Service Grant (PSG) Program addresses community and business resource needs by providing funding for operating program materials for activities which...
Financial Incentives
Get an estimate of the value of Maine’s key tax incentive programs for your business Information on rulemaking for the new Dirigo Business Incentives Program Th...
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...