Better Business & Community
Architecture for a stronger Maine.
To achieve economic prosperity in today's world, you need the effective meshing of business and community assets. In the new economy, a region will move ahead only through the effective partnering of private and public interests. Indeed, economic success and community enrichment go hand in hand. The private sector needs community services, support, an educated workforce and a superior business climate in order to grow and prosper. Communities need the jobs and tax base that can only be provided through a healthy business sector.
Both need a vehicle to help forge new partnerships and provide skilled professionals with the ability to creatively package public and private resources for mutual advantage. You'll find this unique combination at Eastern Maine Development Corporation.
For entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and community officials, EMDC is the right place to start - for creating a business, growing a company, building community assets, and for making a difference.
EMDC is an Equal Opportunity Lender, and prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or family status. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law.Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Washington, D.C. 20250.
NBRC Grant Funds Now Available
Sandy Blitz, the Federal Co-Chair of the
Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), announced that the next round of
grant funds are now available for federal assistance, and, will begin accepting
applications. Chairman Blitz stated that
“It is our goal to award approximately $1.2 million by late Summer, 2013”. He
further indicated that the maximum grant for any applicant will be $200,000 of
NBRC funds.
Click here to learn more and access application documents or contact Jen Brooks, EMDC's Director of Strategic Initiatives at jbrooks@emdc.org or (207) 942-6389