Read the State’s New Economic Development Strategy
Economic Development Strategy (PDF)The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development works with statewide and local partners, private industry and small businesses to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Maine.
What is DECD?
DECD and its partners show companies how to benefit from millions of dollars in tax credits, reimbursements, R&D credits, capital loans, even direct investment. Every year, we help Maine communities attract jobs and grow their infrastructure with unique financing programs.
Strategic
Planning
Task Force
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Maine average
hourly wage
$21.78
Maine
population
1.35 million
Produces 90%
of the nation's
lobster supply
Bureaus and
Offices
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Tax Incentives
and Credit
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