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 Northern Maine 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).

NMDC Service AreaClick map to view our communities.
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> Building Code FAQ - Click Here

> Guide to Energy Efficiency for Maine Businesses
Do high energy costs make you feel out of control? The Natural Resources Council of Maine has published a guide to energy efficiency for Maine businesses. This guide will help you identify strategies, options, and resources for improving the energy performance of your business, buildings and operations.

Click Here to download the energy guide.

> Maine Office of Tourism Visitor Tracking
The Maine Office of Tourism has commissioned Davidson-Peterson Associates to conduct a visitor research program designed to provide information on tourism activity in Maine and explore the motivations of both visitors and prospective visitors.

> Measures of Growth In Focus - 2009
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.
 
What's New Archives   Meetings/Events

> Innovation Engineering Leadership Institute Workshop
This workshop is geared for senior management who want to learn a systematic approach to leading profitable growth through innovation.  They will learn how to create, communicate and commercialize  meaningfully unique ideas and products. Please note that a special discount is offered to qualifying manufacturing companies. Contact Brian Sutherland for information about the discount.
Also visit the Innovation Engineering website for more info.

> Mobilize Northern Maine Mobilize Northern Maine
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.

Click Here for detailed information about this new initiative.

> Risk Assessment Questionnaire
This questionnaire is designed to assist in the development of a disaster response and recovery plan for small businesses.

Please take a few minutes to complete this document. Your input is important to help improve risk management practices. All information will be kept confidential.
Click here to take survey.

> GIS Workshop Training Materials - Click Here

> 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant Newsletter
Click Here to view a complete listing of application deadlines, proposed budget and other important CDBG information.

> NMDC offers Energy Efficiency program
Small Business Energy Cost Reduction Program
The USDA has awarded $190,200 to NMDC for an Energy Efficiency program to help small businesses and small manufacturers tackle increasing energy costs.

Click Here for more information.


 
Sept 3 NMDC Offices will close at 1:00 p.m.
Sept 6 NMDC Offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Sept 8

6:00 p.m.
Compost Class
in Frenchville at the Community Center.
Contact Connie to pre-register.

Sept 9

12:00 noon
Loan Review Committee mtg.
at NMDC Boardroom

3:00 p.m.
NMDC Executive Bd. mtg.
at NMDC Boardroom

Sept 10 6:00 p.m.
Compost Class
in Allagash at the Community Center.
Contact Connie to pre-register.
Sept 14

8:00 -10:00 a.m.
LEAD Board Mtg.
at NMDC Boardroom

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mobilize Northern Maine mtg.
at NMCC Edmunds Conf.Ctr.
Contact Judy for more info.

Sept 15 12:00 noon
Compost Class
in Mapleton at the Town Office
Contact Connie to pre-register.
Sept 16

10:00 a.m.
Local Workforce Investment Board Annual Meeting
at Helen's Restaurant
Machias

Sept 26 Aroostook County Tourism
Sub-Committee Meetings
at NMDC Boardroom
Oct 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
NMSWMC mtg at NMDC Boardroom
State Shut Down Days
Click Here to view complete list
Featured Business
Wintergreen Arts Center -
Presque Isle

www.wintergreenarts.org

Wintergreen Arts Center

 
 
Local Workforce Investment Board

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Northern Maine Development Commission - Phone: 207-498-8736 - Toll Free in Maine 800-427-8736 - Copyright 2009