Transportation & Logistics grants & funding

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...

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...

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"...

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...

Maine is a great place to...

The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development works with statewide and local partners, private industry and small businesses to enhance and sustain...

Maine International Trade Center

The Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is DECD’s official international trade and investment office, a public-private partnership supported by the contribu...

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 Film Office

The Maine Film Office (MFO),   a division within the Maine Office of Tourism at DECD, markets Maine as a filming location and executes a strategy to increase pr...

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...

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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...

Office of Community Development

The Office of Community Development (OCD) is a division within the Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). The primary focus of OCD is the admini...

Bureaus & Offices

Community Development The Office of Community Development (OCD) is a division within the Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). The primary focu...

Maine Economic Recovery Grants

Business Recovery and Resilience Fund Maine Flood Resources and Assistance Hub Business Resiliency Resources Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan The Maine Jobs & Recover...

CDBG Public Service Grant Program

CDBG Economic Development Program

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...

Development Coordination

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Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

DNREC administers Energy Efficiency Investment Fund rebates to support non-residential facilities in replacing aging and inefficient equipment and systems with...

Tax Incentives & Financing in Delaware

Learn about Delaware’s tax incentives, corporate financing and personal tax credits s supporting jobs and business growth in Delaware. Incentives Incentives Inc...