Eastern Maine Development Corporation

10/12/2026

Getting our pumpkins in memory of longtime EMDC board member and Penobscot County Commissioner Tom Davis at his family farm

10/06/2026

Maine APEX salutes our manufacturing clients who play a vital part in the economic growth, community engagement & workforce development in the Pine Tree State.

DYK? The manufacturing sector in creates approximately $7.6 billion in total annual Gross Domestic Product. According to the Maine Office of Business Development, manufacturing accounts for a massive part of the state's economic baseline, heavily driven by advanced materials, defense, biotech and aerospace.

Eastern Maine Development Corporation

NAPEX - National APEX Accelerator Alliance

10/03/2026

Enjoying the crafts of local artisans at the sidewalk art festival

10/02/2026

We salute David Hart who has retired from his position as director of the Center for Sustainability Solutions (formerly the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions) at the University of Maine.

For the past twenty years, David created a true forum to guide solutions-driven initiatives on water resources, forestry, agriculture, coastal fisheries, climate change, community and economic development, renewable energy, and solid waste management. EMDC team has valued our connection with David and the Center in shaping many regional achievements.

Like Senator Mitchell, David is an astute listener who found solutions built upon communication, mutual respect and community impact. While the Center’s budget has been significantly cut, and the future is increasingly uncertain, the work of the center under David's leadership will make a long standing difference.

10/01/2026

We’re excited to continue our FREE monthly Financial Education Sessions in partnership with First National Bank! 💰📚

Our next session is coming up:
📅 Thursday, October 15th
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Bangor Area Recovery Network (BARN)
142 Center Street, Brewer

These sessions are FREE and open to everyone! Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen your financial skills, these sessions are a great opportunity to learn practical tools and ask questions.

Topics may include budgeting, building credit, checking and savings accounts, emergency savings, fraud prevention, investing basics, and more! No registration required — just come join us!

A huge thank you to First National Bank for partnering with us to bring free financial education to our community. 💙

📞 Questions? Call BARN at (207) 561-9444

10/01/2026

The Maine Center for Economic Policy has released two interactive maps showing what recent federal cuts mean for Mainers. If you need help navigating these, Consumers for Affordable Health Care can guide you.

Beginning in January, tens of thousands of Mainers enrolled in MaineCare will face new work reporting requirements to keep their health care coverage. The new administrative burdens […]

09/30/2026

Kim Morrison and Lee Umphrey attended today’s Beyond the Bars: Maine 2026 event hosted by the Maine Department of Corrections . Interim Commissioner Tony Cantillo kicked off the meeting by enthuisastically welcoming the group of workforce professionals, business leaders and residents.

Maine Department of Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman gave the keynote encouraging people to stay on the education and employment path to success while touting programs like apprenticeships. In her remarks, Labor Commissioner Fortman recalled a Bangor roundtable with Corrections Commissioner Liberty that included a discussion with our colleague Julian who shared his journey of gaining confidence during his path from participant to an EMDC workforce employee helping others.

Following this, compelling panels with experts in their field and residents discuss programs and personal success. Small group discussions aimed to fomalize connections. Overall, the event celebrated how the innovative programming of the Maine State Prison guides incarcerated individuals with on-line education and remote job opportunities. A strong connection between corrections and the workforce system will ease the transition to gainful employment while lowering recidivism rates.

09/28/2026

On his first day, Jordan Sligar joins our team as the Community Resilience Specialist working closely with Kristen Settele, who previous served in that role before being promoted to Regional Flood Plan Management Specialist. Jordan has a BA in Environmental Science and extensive background in energy projects.

Jordan and Kristen will engage communities and professionals in concert with the Maine Office of Community Affairs, a significant initiative created by Governor Mills that coordinates state and regional climate adaptation.

Two programs within the office of Community Affairs include the Community Resilience Partnership which provides grants and technical assistance to communities to help them identify and address local priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to clean energy, and become more resilient to climate effects while the Maine Floodplain Management Program, managed by the State Resilience Office aims to reduce the risk of flooding.

09/28/2026

Our colleague Tanner Hanes, Commerical Loan Offcier was part of the Blitz 2026 organized by Upstart Maine.

Blitz 2026 is organized by Upstart Maine, a volunteer group supporting businesses statewide. Panelists answered questions from business owners and students from the Maine Business School.

09/28/2026

The reporter, Gaya Gupta spent several days in Maine from Portland to Augusta to northern Maine, including several days in Bangor She focused on talking directly with people and businesses affected by the Tariffs on Canada The Guardian

President’s tariffs have hurt fishers, loggers and others in a state with deep bonds to Canada – will Mainers show their displeasure in the midterms?