We can move mountains.

MDF curricula and training prepares leaders of all types to adapt to ever-changing challenges and opportunities.

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Creating vibrant downtowns

MDF’s Maine Downtown Center Program serves as a statewide resource for preservation-based downtown revitalization.

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Unbiased data can inform the future

MDF’s multi-sector, non-partisan methods of collecting and testing data then sharing it across our network is why we’re one of the most trusted sources of economic data in Maine.

 

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There’s a place at the table for you!

MDF encourages you to join the conversation and make a real difference in determining Maine’s future. 

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Catalyze. Strengthen. Guide.

MDF is a non-partisan, statewide driver of sustainable economic growth in Maine. We connect people, decision-makers, and communities though trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives

Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Earth Day Indicator in Action

Did you know that Maine was the first state to enact a statutory target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions? Read our special Earth Day blog featuring the story of Nyle Systems and how they are putting data into action for the improvement of Maine’s environment, economy, and workforce.

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Calling All Alumni: Join us May 17 for our 30th Anniversary Alumni Celebration & Banquet

Both Leadership Maine and ICL (Institute for Civic Leadership) are 30! We’ve got an afternoon of great workshops planned followed by an evening Banquet.

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Hear why Luke Dyer, Town Manager for Van Buren, says ICL helped him realize his true leadership potential in heartfelt remarks to his graduating Elephant Class cohort, April 12, 2024.

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01 May

Maine Downtown Center Annual Awards Nominations

Annual Awards nominations now open!

10 May

Leadership Maine 30th Anniversary Eagle Class Graduation

**REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 17th** Gather with classmates, colleagues, friends, and family for this year’s Leadership Maine Eagle Class graduation.

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“MDF is a special creature of state law, enabled to integrate private sector thinking and experience with state government planning and data. There is no other entity like it.”

Kay Rand, Former Chief of Staff, Governor Angus King

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