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Research and Development
- 2010 Science and Technology Action Plan
The final draft of the 2010 science and technology action plan for maine.
- Maine Comprehensive Research and Development Evaluation
- Maine Comprehensive R & D Evaluation
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Maine Comprehensive R & D Evaluation 2010 Final Download (PDF)
- Maine Comprehensive R & D Evaluation
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Maine Comprehensive R & D Evaluation 2011 Final Download (PDF)
Annual Reports
- DECD's 2009 Annual Report
- DECD's 2008 Annual Report
- DECD's 2010 Annual Report
Accomplishments
- DECD's 2007 Annual Highlights
A yearly publication from the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
- DECD Accomplishments FY10
- DECD Accomplishments FY09
- 2008 Comprehensive Economic Development Evaluation
Technology Sectors and Clusters
- Cluster Report - Full - Final 040908
- Executive summary
- Full Report
- Press Release: Cluster Report
- Report Introduction
Miscellaneous
- Maine Film Office Research on Visual-Media Industry in Maine
A recently compiled research report commissioned by Maine DECD and the Maine Film Office concludes that Maine’s Visual-Media industry brings hundreds of millions of dollars to Maine and is a significant force in Maine's Creative Economy. But researchers also recommended that Maine adopt better financial incentives to help the industry grow.
- Innovation Index Tracks Maine's Gains
A recently compiled research report commissioned by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) concludes that Maine has made significant steps to enhance its technology-based economy.
Among the major findings in the Maine Innovation Index 2004 is that Maine's investments in research and development have increased 30-fold in the last decade. The bulk of the investments went to the biomedical research fund, Maine Technology Institute, the Marine Fund and the university system.
- The Maine Office of Tourism's 2008 Strategic Five-Year Plan
- 2010 Governor's Nature-Based Tourism Task Force Report
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Governor's Report on Maine’s Nature-based Tourism Initiative (PDF, 22 megabytes)
