2022-23 Entrepreneur Ecosystem Project

This project will support entrepreneurship, innovation and post pandemic economic recovery by strengthening and growing entrepreneurial ecosystems in ten communities. The project is individualized, place-based, and connects to existing and emerging regional and state systems and resources. The downtown organizations and communities participating in this program include Main Street Communities: Augusta, Bath, Belfast, Biddeford, Saco, Gardiner, Rockland, Westbrook and Maine Downtown Affiliate Communities: Ellsworth and Houlton.

The program will run from October 2022 – March 31, 2024.

2022-23 Community Reports:

• Augusta
• Bath
• Belfast
• Biddeford-Saco
• Ellsworth
• Gardiner
• Houlton
• Rockland
• Westbrook

Pilot Community Reports:

• Monson
• Skowhegan
• Lisbon

Click HERE to download the EE Community Guide: Building a Community Entrepreneurial Ecosystem – A Self-Guided Training for Communities

Resources for Communities:

Program Summary

Allowable Expenses/How to Request Reimbursement

• Sample Reimbursement Invoice
• Donated Labor Timesheet
• Expense Sheet
• Recording of Reimbursement Info Session

All reimbursement requests should be sent to Anne Ball.

Reporting – Due Dates: April 15, 2023; October 15, 2023; April 15, 2024

Slide Deck #1: Small Business Building

Slide Deck #2: EE Within the 4-Point Approach

Slide Deck #3: Maine EE Kickoff

Slide Deck #4: Preparing for Your Ecosystem Process

Site Visit Photos

Need help? Contact Perri Williams