Aroostook County Tourism (ACT) is seeking passionate, creative, and community-minded individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors. If you are a business owner, marketer, or industry professional dedicated to sharing the story of Northern Maine, we want to hear from you. The Opportunity The ACT Board of Directors is a 12-member body that guides […]
Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) in Caribou is soliciting proposals for summer lawn mowing and maintenance services. The selected Proposer would be expected to sign a contract for services from May 4th, 2026 to November 30th, 2027 (2 year contract). Proposals are due at the Caribou office by 3 p.m. on April 24th (3:00 p.m.). […]
Request for Qualifications Norther Maine Development Commission (RFQ) is soliciting qualifications from qualified contractors to film and edit eight compelling sizzle reels that relay enthusiasm, beauty, and adventure to visit Maine’s Aroostook County. The project will capture Spring and Summer seasons and create two 0:15, 0:30, 1:00, and 2:00 final cuts for a total of […]
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Caribou, ME — In a concerted effort to bolster economic recovery and aid struggling entrepreneurs in Aroostook County, Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) has announced the distribution of over 70 grant awards totaling more than $1,050,000 in COVID-19 relief funding. These grants are specifically tailored to support new businesses that were previously unable to access […]
Washington, DC, May 23, 2024 – Robert Clark, Executive Director of Northern Maine Development Commission in Caribou, was recently elected to the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term. Clark represents the Eastern region on the 66-member Board. The NADO Board of Directors oversees the association’s budget and operations […]
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 […]
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 […]