Maine Supports Business

Companies with vision flourish in Maine

We support a strong, healthy economy in Maine by assisting existing customers with expansion, attracting new customers, and promoting economic growth.

Maine is business ready

Take a look at some of the benefits Maine businesses enjoy

• Highly productive labor force with a strong work ethic
• Low absentee and turnover rates
• Free pre-employment training
• Worker’s Compensation reforms which have resulted in a rate decrease of 35.1% since 1994
• Financial incentives including income tax credits and tax breaks
• One of the nation’s most advanced and reliable telecommunications networks
• No state tax on interstate calls
• Easy access to domestic and global markets
• Industrial electric rates that are the lowest in New England
• Reliable electricity capacity (Maine is a net exporter of electricity)
• Off-the-shelf programs and incentives for business growth from CMP