Business and Industry Training

Business Links

Helpful links to business resources available through Maine's community colleges, and other agencies and associations.

Maine Community College System Resources

Maine Workforce Needs and Higher Education Survey Reports in the following areas: healthcare, hospitality, precision manufacturing, construction.

Program Accreditation & Technical Skills Certification

Maine Fire Training and Education. Provides firefighter education, training and certification to volunteer and municipal fire departments statewide. Also serves public and private organizations.

SMCC Entrepreneurial Center. Offers non-credit courses for business start-ups.

Other Resources

Maine Business Works — Economic development information in Maine.
Maine & Company — Assists companies locating their business in Maine.
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
Maine Development Foundation — Champions sustainable long term economic growth for Maine.
Maine Manufacturers Extension Partnership — Solutions for manufacturers.
Maine Metal Products Association — Services for members and others.
Maine Science and Technology Foundation — Supports economic growth in Maine through the application of science and technology in education, research and business.
Maine Small Business Development Centers — Offers information to grow your Maine small business.
Maine State Chamber of Commerce — Resources to help businesses grow in Maine.
State of Maine Home Page — Information resource for the state.
U.S. Department of Education — Free education publications.
U.S. Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
Finance Authority of Maine www.famemaine.com
Maine Chamber & Business Alliance - www.mainechamber.org
Maine Department of Labor - http://www.state.me.us/labor/
Maine International Trade Center - www.mitc.com
Maine Products Marketing Program -www.mainemade.com
Maine Wood Products Association - www.mwpa.org:80
Manufacturing Extension Partnership - www.mainemep.org
State Planning Office - www.state.me.us/spo/