Maine: Resources
Center for Workforce Research and Information
This section of the Maine Department of Labor website provides access to labor market information, covering labor force, occupation, income & wages, employers, education, demographics, and economic indicators. Area, industry, and occupation profiles are also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
Maine Biz
Maine Biz provides bi-weekly updates on news in Maine’s business world. It is the state's main business news publication and is appropriate for those managing both small and large businesses.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
Maine Business News
Maine Business News aggregates headlines from many sources for a snapshot of the day's business news. The service aims to keep Maine business informed through providing easy to read, useful information. Also available is insight from expert bloggers reporting on various topics and a comprehensive business event calendar. Readers are able to access daily articles under the Maine News Direct section or can subscribe to have an e-mail version sent to them.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
Maine Business Works
MBW is a development resource for Maine businesses. The site provides valuable information concerning business assistance, workforce development, and economic development, as well as a section listing numerous business development workshops and events.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
Maine Center for Business and Economic Research
The website for the CBER at the University of Southern Maine provides access to a number of research papers, reports, and projects that have been completed and may be of interest to business persons in both the private and public sectors.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 14, 2009
Maine Export Assistance Center
The Maine branch of the Department of Commerce specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
Maine International Trade Center
The goal of this member-based organization is to assist businesses with international trade. It provides technical assistance and trade counseling, training and seminars, and more to members. Numerous reports, presentations, and some international trade statistics are available on the website for everyone.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012
Maine Small Business Development Centers
The Maine SBDCs aim to help small business in Maine develop. The website provides detailed information on a wealth of topics of interest, such as business plans or taxes/bookkeeping. The offices offer counseling and training on many business matters, either free or at a nominal cost.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012
State of Maine: Office of Business Development
The Maine Office of Business Development provides information on doing business in Maine, infrastructure and economy in business, tax incentives, development zones, business assistance programs, and more. Various publications and business development specialists are also available on this site to aid your business.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2012