News & Updates
Governor Mills Announces Nearly $3 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Strengthen Sales of Maine Made Products
Governor Janet Mills announced today that 46 Maine businesses have been awarded $2.9 million in grants from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to increase sales of Maine-made products across the United States.
The Domestic Trade Program offers Maine businesses financial and technical support to develop new market opportunities across the United States. The $6 million Jobs Plan initiative is modeled on a key recommendation of Maine’s 10-Year Economic Development Strategy to promote economic growth and strengthen Maine’s business climate for startups.
Kennebunkport Upgrades Causeway Using Infrastructure Funding Awarded Through Governor Mills Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan
Governor Janet Mills today participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of a major causeway upgrade funded by the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan.
Governor Mills Celebrates Opening of Bjorn Career & Technical Education Center at Mt. Blue Middle School
Governor Janet Mills today celebrated the opening of a new career and technical education (CTE) center in Farmington that was funded by the State of Maine in part and will prepare middle school students to succeed in good-paying careers in the trades.
Governor Mills Announces $500,000 in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Awards to Attract and Support Remote Workers
Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced that her Administration has awarded $500,000 in grants through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to attract remote workers to Maine and help those already working remotely integrate into Maine
Governor Mills Announces $2 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Support Workforce Transportation Solutions
Governor Janet Mills today announced $2 million in grants through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to seven businesses, nonprofits, and housing organizations in Maine for innovative transportation solutions that connect workers with employers.
Governor Mills Cuts Ribbon to Formally Open New UMF Community Child Care Center Funded In Part by Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan
Governor Janet Mills today cut the ribbon to formally open the University of Maine at Farmington’s (UMF) new Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center. U.S. Senator Susan Collins, UMF President Joe McDonnell, and early childhood education students currently attending the University were also in attendance.
Governor Mills Announces More Than $3 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Strengthen Sales of Maine Made Products
Governor Janet Mills announced today that 40 Maine businesses have been awarded $3.13 million in grants from her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to increase sales of Maine-made products across the United States.
The Domestic Trade Program offers Maine businesses financial and technical support to develop new market opportunities across the United States. The $6 million Jobs Plan initiative is modeled on a key recommendation of Maine’s 10-Year Economic Development Strategy to promote economic growth and strengthen Maine’s business climate for startups.
Governor Mills Announces $6.5 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Grants to Upgrade Electric Grid and Support Rural Economic Development
Governor Janet Mills today announced nearly $6.5 million in grant awards through her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to support upgrades to the electrical grid for Maine businesses, allowing them to invest in new infrastructure, expand operations and facilities, and grow their workforce.
Governor Mills to Cut Ribbon on Child Care Center at The Jackson Laboratory Funded by Governor’s Jobs Plan
Bar Harbor, MAINE – Tomorrow, Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Bar Harbor, Governor Janet Mills will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new child care center at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) made possible in part by the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan.
Mills Administration Announces $500K in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants to Support Remote Workers
The Mills Administration today announced the availability of $500,000 in grant funds to support local co-working spaces, remote workers, and Maine communities through the Remote Worker Welcome Program, a workforce development initiative of the Governor's Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
New Federal Data Show Maine Leads New England in Economic Growth
New federal data shows that Maine is leading New England in economic growth and has experienced stronger growth in recent years than larger states like New York and California.
Governor Mills Announces $985,000 in Grants to Recruit, Train and Retain Maine Educators
Grant awards to six Maine schools will significantly expand educator apprenticeship opportunities