Northern Maine Development CommissionNMDC Office in Caribou.

Welcome to Northern Maine!

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), Aroostook Partnership for Progress (APP), Leaders Encouraging Aroostook Development (LEAD), Northern Maine Finance Corp. (NMFC), Aroostook/Washington County Local Workforce Investment Board and Northern Maine Solid Waste Management Committee (NMSWMC).

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Reports & Studies more...

> **NEW** Maine DEP Shoreland Zoning Newsletter Winter 2012 - Click Here to view.

> Northern Maine Tourism Action Plan
Aroostook County Tourism announced the new 2011-2016 Northern Maine Tourism Action Plan. The new Action Plan has established five goals which will serve as a guide for tourism promotional efforts through the next five years.
Click Here to download the Action Plan.

> Measures of Growth In Focus - 2013
We find ourselves in precarious and uncertain economic times. Our financial system is in turmoil and this has sent ripples through the world economy.

> Sustainable Economy Initiativetiv
The Sustainable Economy Initiative (SEI) has released Economic Resurgence in the Northern Forest—the first-ever, 4-state strategy for sustainable economic development in the Northern Forest.
Click Here for a more complete listing of reports & studies.
 
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**NEW** Learn how to use high speed internet to grow your small business workshops
On Wednesday, June 5, small businesses in Aroostook County are invited to learn from Nancy Marshall, marketing and communications expert, how to use the Internet to grow your business.
Click Here for detailed information on locations and how to register.

**NEW** Entrepreneur Program - Top Gun Prep
Northern Maine Development Commission is offering just starting out entrepreneurs in Aroostook and Washington counties free tuition in the Top Gun Prep course from the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development, but the deadline for submitting an application is rapidly approaching.
Click here for more information.

Ad Sales begin for Aroostook Visitor Guide
Aroostook County Tourism is offering local tourism businesses an opportunity to showcase an ad in the Aroostook Visitor's Guide. Contact Bonnie Pack at 769-9406.
Click Here for spec sheet.

Extension of Empowerment Zone Benefits Delay
Aroostook County businesses hoping to utilize Empowerment Zone (EZ) tax incentives following passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) of 2012 will have to wait a little longer for the tax relief.
Click Here for complete story.

2012-2013 Aroostook County Visitor Guide
Aroostook County has a new visitor guide filled with lodging, dining, events, outdoor recreation and more.
Click Here to view a flipbook version.
Click Here to download a printable PDF version.

Brownfield Site Assessments Ft. Kent Armory

Click Here for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Fort Kent Armory dated 8/10/10

Click Here for Update to Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Fort Kent Armory dated 2/24/11

Click Here for Update to Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Fort Kent Armory dated 10/11/12

GROWashingtion-Aroostook Kick Off
The most extensive strategic planning process ever in Aroostook and Washington counties is now underway. Kickoff events for the GROWashington-Aroostook regional planning initiative took place Thursday (June 28) in Machias and Friday (June 29)in Caribou.
Click Here for press release.
Click Here to visit the GROWA website.

 

  
May 14
May 15 		Business Management Training for Loggers
training at UMFK.
Click Here for details.
June 5 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Using High Speed Internet to Promote Your Business Workshop
Click Here for locations and registration info.
Aug 9 10:00 a.m.
LWIB Youth Council meeting at Rideouts Lodge in Weston
Aug 16 10:00 a.m.
LWIB Board meeting
Aroostook Cty location TBD
Nov 8 10:00 a.m.
LWIB Youth Council meeting at Rideouts Lodge in Weston
Nov 15 10:00 a.m.
LWIB Board meeting via Polycom video conference at Caribou, Machias & Calais locations














Mobilize Northern Maine

Mobilize Northern Maine

Mobilize Northern Maine Final Reports

Renewable Energy Final Reportrt

Information Technology Final Report

Aroostook County leaders are behind a statewide initiative to provide planners with more detailed data and information about their regions in order to promote growth in Maine's 16 counties.

Visit the website for detailed information about this new initiative.


Featured Business
Bison Pumps
Bison Pumps
Bison Pumps was founded in 1999 in Houlton, Maine. Bison Pumps are designed to reflect the quality and durability of Maine craftsmanship and more importantly, to work under the most difficult conditions. From the start, Bison Pumps has manufactured and sold their stainless steel pumps for many unique uses in rural areas as well as third world countries where electricity is not available.

Visit their website at www.bisonpumps.com
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Northern Maine Development Commission - PO Box 779 - 11 West Presque Isle Road - Caribou, ME 04736
Phone: 207-498-8736 - Toll Free in Maine 800-427-8736 - FAX: 207-493-3108
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