MDF NEWS

Three Communities Joining Highly Regarded Revitalization Program

Posted on January 28, 2019 at 9:21 am.

HALLOWELL, MAINE – January 28, 2019The Maine Downtown Center (MDC), a program of Maine Development Foundation (MDF), is pleased to announce three new communities are…

Rural Reboot: Gardiner Fire

Posted on January 18, 2019 at 4:14 pm.

GARDINER (WGME) — There are plans to rebuild after a fire breaks out at a historic building in downtown Gardiner. Three weeks after the fire,…

MDF Recognizes Outstanding, Innovative Efforts to Drive Economic Growth and Improve Lives

Posted on November 7, 2018 at 9:17 am.

2018 Champions of Economic Development and Distinguished Leadership Awards Announced AUGUSTA, Maine — November 8, 2018 — The Maine Development Foundation (MDF), which is celebrating its landmark 40th…

Maine Downtown Center Announces Annual Awards for Outstanding Community Revitalization Efforts

Posted on September 26, 2018 at 9:13 am.

AUGUSTA, Maine — September 26, 2018 The Maine Downtown Center (MDC), a program of Maine Development Foundation (MDF), is pleased to recognize outstanding, innovative work and steadfast…

Maine Forest Industry Transforms to Compete in New Global Era

Posted on September 25, 2018 at 4:02 pm.

AUGUSTA, Maine — September 25, 2018 FOR/Maine (Forest Opportunity Roadmap), a broad coalition working to diversify the state’s wood products businesses, attract capital investments, and…

“Making Maine Work: Critical Investments for the Maine Economy” Report outlines economic priorities for incoming lawmakers and Maine’s next governor

Posted on July 26, 2018 at 9:05 am.

July 26, 2018 | AUGUSTA, ME – A long-anticipated report released today by three trusted, statewide organizations identifies critical economic priorities and offers a set…

Measures of Growth 2018 Update: Maine Continues to Track Exceptional Environmental Quality but Faces Significant Challenges in Workforce Development and Innovation

Posted on June 26, 2018 at 9:03 am.

Research, Findings and Public Opinion Reinforce Need for Long-term State Economic Strategic Plan Measures of Growth 2018 Update: Maine Continues to Track Exceptional Environmental Quality but…