Maine Resources
Recent Project Announcements
New Balance Expands Skowhegan, Maine, Operations
Dutch-Based Kingfish Zeeland Eyes Yellowtail Fish Hatchery in Joesport, Maine
ND Paper Expands-Upgrades Wisconsin and Maine Paper Mills
Nordic Aquafarms Plans Salmon Hatchery in Belfast, Maine
Apple Builds New Reno, Nevada, Facility, Searches for New U.S. Campus Site
Bidding War Begins to Lure Toyota-Mazda $1.6 Billion Joint Venture Assembly Plant
Manufacturers Less Optimistic About Overall Economy; Express Confidence in Their Own Revenue Growth
Cushman & Wakefield Reports on Continuing Momentum for Industrial Real Estate Markets
Sun Life Center For Healthy Work To Open In Scarborough, Maine
Redzone Wireless Selects Camden, Maine For Headquarters-Network Operations Campus
First Wind Begins Construction On Oakfield Project In Aroostook, Maine
DeepWater Buoyancy Of Biddeford, Maine, Doubles Size Of Manufacturing Center
Hunting Dearborn, Inc. Plans To Expands Fryeburg, Maine, Manufacturing Center
DeepWater Buoyancy Expands Manufacturing At Its Biddeford, Maine, Production Center
Recent Features
Regional Report: A Slow, But Steady Pace of Economic Growth for the New England States
Although growth had been lagging in the New England States, they’re now catching up to the rest of the nation in terms of economic recovery.
Maine Basic Business Taxes
Corporate income tax, Sales and use taxes, Property tax, Railroad tax, Telecommunications property tax, Tax Credits, Exemptions, Reimbursements, Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement Program, Jobs and investment tax credit, Business inventory, Goods in transit, Research and development, Pollution-control equipment, Industrial machinery and equipment, Industrial fuels and raw materials, Mining property, Seed capital tax credit, Dependent health benefits credit, Employer-provided long-term care benefits credit, Employer-assisted daycare credit, High technology investment tax credit
Maine Direct Financial Incentives
Maine's economic development, finance and tax organizations provide a range of incentive programs to initiate new business and commercial investment.
Regional Report: New England Joining the Economic-Recovery Bandwagon
As a prime recipient of venture-capital investment, the New England region is continuing to attract entrepreneurs and grow jobs.
Regional Report: Slow But Steady Economic Growth in New England States
Jobs are coming back slowly in New England, with aerospace/defense, bioscience, and fulfillment centers taking the lead.
Regional Report: Incentives Attracting Firms to the New England States
Some new and creative incentive programs are being provided in the Mid-Atlantic States to help drive the region’s high-tech and other industries.
Leading Locations for 2013: The New England MSAs
The number-one Leading Location in the New England region is Framingham, Massachusetts, which has been recognized for its high quality of life and high-tech work force. Three other Massachusetts MSAs also place on the top-10 list for the region — Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Barnstable Town, and Peabody.
Regional Review: New England States Target Industry Niches
New England’s industry strengths are derived from professional business services, software and high-tech advanced manufacturing, product and component parts, and suppliers to the auto, computer, and aerospace and defense industry.
Is Healthcare Part of the Facility Location Decision?
Skyrocketing Costs and shifting legislation have pushed an area’s healthcare affordability and quality into the mix of primary site selection considerations.
Regional Review: New England States Are Well Positioned for Economic Growth
New England touts a long history of tradition, independence, strong character, and academics. The slow but evident economic recovery of the New England States reflects the persistent determination of its citizens and their resilience in the face of adversity.
