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The Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) is a membership organization comprised of participating communities and counties in the Aroostook Washington Economic Development District.

NMDC provides federal and state services at the regional and local levels. NMDC also provides management and support for Aroostook County Tourism (ACT), Aroostook Municipal Association (AMA), and Aroostook Partnership.
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Title VI and Section 504 Requirements

In accordance with federal laws and U.S. Department of the Treasury policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20220; call (202) 622-1160; or send an e-mail to: crcomplaints@treasury.gov.

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Public urged to comment on new economic plan for Aroostook and Washington counties

CARIBOU — Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) invites the public to review and comment on the draft 2024-2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Aroostook Washington Economic Development District (AWEDD). The CEDS is a five-year plan that identifies the economic challenges and opportunities in the region, sets goals and objectives, and outlines strategies and […]

NMDC wins award from Small Business Administration

CARIBOU — Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) is proud to announce that it has been named the Maine 2023 Leading SBA MicroLender by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This prestigious award recognizes NMDC’s outstanding performance and commitment to providing microloans and technical assistance to small businesses in northern and eastern Maine. The award was […]

Bicycle Route Receives Federal Designation

AROOSTOOK COUNTY — Snowmobile season has come to a close, but Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) and Aroostook County Tourism (ACT) are already thinking about bringing in tourists to experience the newly designated federal bicycle route connecting Bangor to Allagash.    The U.S. Department of Transportation quietly approved the designation in December, which created the […]

Upcoming Events

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Aroostook County Tourism Summit

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Top Gun Pitch! …And Networking in Machias

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The Top Gun Pitch! …And Networking in Houlton

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM