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DECD Resources:

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's Creative Economy Council Report
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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.
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Evaluation of Maine's Public Investments in Research & Development (Interim Report 2003)



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.


Maine's Business Resource Guide

A more detailed, free, comprehensive guide to the extensive resources available to Maine businesses. This guide provides specific information about the OBD's most frequently used programs, charts that summarize key components of each program and lists of organizations that offer additional business services – and much more.


2004 Agency Report



Early Childhood Investment Critical to Maine's Future




Tourism Resources:
Year in Review:
2007 Year in Review


Maine Media Plans:
2008 Maine Tourism Strategy Document


2007 Maine Tourism Strategy Document


2007 Calendar Year Media Plan


2006 Governor's Conference Presentation


2005 - 2006 Fiscal Year Media Plan (rev. 7/18/05)


2004-2005 Fiscal Year Media Plan




Maine Tourism Facts:
Maine Tourism Facts

The Profile of First-time & Repeat Trips to Maine




Maine Getaways: :
Free Stay Maine Business FAQs

Free Stay Maine Voucher

Maine Getaways Packaging Tips

Maine Getaways Participation Guidelines

Return to Maine Survey

Getaway FreeStayMaine

Getaway FreeStayMaine Program Details




Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program:

MTMPP Guidelines (FY 2007)


MTMPP Guidelines (FY 2006)


MTMPP 2005 Award Information





Natural Resources:




Maine Visitor Research:
2006 Maine Visitor Research

2005 Maine Visitor Research

2004 Maine Visitor Research



2003 Visitor Research



2002 Maine Visitor Research (164 pages)



2002 Ad Evaluation Report (167 pages)

2001 Maine Visitor Research (173 pages)



2000 Maine Visitor Research (103 pages)



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Regional Research Reports:

2003 Aroostook County Visitor Study



2003 Downeast and Acadia Visitor Study



2003 Greater Portland and Casco Bay Visitor Study



2003 Kennebec and Moose River Valleys Visitor Study



2003 Maine Lakes & Mts Visitor Study



2003 Mid-coast Visitor Study



2003 Southern Maine Coast Visitor Study



2003 The Maine Highlands Visitor Study






2008 Strategic Five-year Plan:
2008 Strategic Five-Year Plan

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