2010 Science and Technology Action Plan

The final draft of the 2010 science and technology action plan for maine.

Maine Film Office Research on Visual-Media Industry in Maine available.

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.

DECD Tools for Small Business

Small businesses are big business to us. Click here for a collection of programs that can assist you as your business grows.

DECD's 2007 Annual Highlights

A yearly publication from the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.

Maine's Creative Economy Community Handbook

Maine Comprehensive Research and Development Evaluation

Maine's Creative Economy Council Report

Strategic Plan for Implementing the Maine Nature Tourism Initiative
September 2005 Executive Summary

Strategic Plan for Implementing the Maine Nature Tourism Initiative
Full Report

Governor's Council on the Sustainability of the Forest Products Industry

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.

Cluster Report - Full - Final 040908

Evaluation of Maine's Public Investments in Research & Development - Final Report

The Pocket Guide to Maine's Business Resources

The Office of Business Development's free Pocket Guide outlines more than 45 business-assistance programs offered by 17 state agency partners – from marketing, energy conservation, tax-incentive and loan programs to toll-free business information hotlines – all designed to help Maine businesses grow and prosper.

2004 Agency Report

The Maine Office of Tourism's 2008 Strategic Five-Year Plan:

The Maine Office of Tourism's 2008 Strategic Five-Year Plan:

For more information visit www.visitmaine.com/tourism.