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Where can I find a list of all the management and technical assistance programs offered by Maine institutions public and private or by the federal government in Maine?

Economic Development Resources: please visit www.mainebusinessworks.org which provides access to comprehensive databases containing business assistance agencies, financing programs, demographic and labor force statistics and even commercial buildings.

Business Management Counseling

Business Training, Recruitment and Education

Business Services

International Commerce

  • The Maine International Trade Center provides technical assistance and trade counseling, import and export leads, and other services to help Maine companies succeed in international markets.
  • The Small Business Administration’s Office of International Trade helps small businesses enter and succeed in the global marketplace through counseling, training, publications and other services.
  • The U.S. Department of Commerce’s BuyUSA.com brings together suppliers of U.S. products and services with international companies outside the United States.

Marketing

  • The Market & Production Development Division of the Maine Department of Agriculture provides agricultural businesses with assistance in several areas including market development and promotion.
  • The Department of Economic & Community Development’s Maine Products Marketing Program builds recognition for Maine made products through a web presence, point of purchase materials, kiosk display, and other opportunities.

Procurement

  • The Maine Procurement Technical Assistance Center helps Maine’s small businesses win government contracts, find sub-contracting opportunities, and obtain research and development grants.
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Pro-Net program provides access and links to federal agency home pages and other sources of procurement opportunities.

Research

Questions about this service? Please contact Business Answers toll-free telephone system (1-800-872-3838 in Maine and 1-800-541-5872 outside Maine) or business.answers@maine.gov

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