About NMDC - Northern Maine's Regional Planning and Development Organization

About Us

Established in 1967, Northern Maine Development Commission is a nonprofit organization that provides regional planning, economic and community development, business loans and packaging, geographic information system services, and small business counseling services to the northern Maine region. In addition, NMDC is the lead agency for the Aroostook County Empowerment Zone.

NMDC is one of five economic development districts in the state of Maine, and one of 320 nationwide. Initially created in the 1960’s, regional development organizations provide rural America with professional planning and economic development services, thereby helping local economies remain competitive both domestically and globally. With representation from member communities, NMDC works with federal, state, regional, and local partners to implement services and programs for all of northern Maine that make the most of the area’s resources to build a healthy and diverse economy. Its service area includes 71 communities and 137 unorganized townships throughout Aroostook county and parts of Washington, Piscataquis, and Penobscot counties.