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» Androscoggin Valley Council of Government (AVCOG)    Wealth of information for municipalities and businesses in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Community development grants, small business resources, services and tourist promotions.    http://www.avcog.org/

» Center for Business and Economic Research    University of Southern Maine. Center specializes in economic modeling, technical assistance, and the health of Maine's economy.    http://www.usm.maine.edu/~cber/

» Coastal Enterprises, Inc.    A private, non-profit community development corporation founded to create social and economic opportunities for people, businesses and communities of Maine. Financing, advice and technical assistance provided.    http://www.ceimaine.org/

» Eastern Maine Development Corporation    Business resource for the greater Bangor area with links to market development Center and international markets.    http://www.emdc.org/

» Maine Business Works    Provides information to interested individuals and businesses regarding economic development resources available throughout the state of Maine.    http://www.mainebusinessworks.org/

» Maine Development Foundation    Goal is to promote long term economic growth in Maine by advocating new approaches to solving problems, and providing a common ground for public and private leaders.    http://www.mdf.org/

» Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)    Supports small business and manufacturing businesses with solutions, plans, marketing, and advertising.    http://www.mainemep.org/

» Maine Merchants Association    Political action association will act quickly on the bills that affect retailers large and small. Lists members, mission statement, and agenda.    http://www.mmamall.org/

» Maine Small Business Development Centers    University of Southern Maine. Provides assistance and information services to the small business community throughout Maine.    http://www.mainesbdc.org/

» Midcoast Council for Business Development and Planning    A public-private, non-profit organization, whose goal is to support business retention, expansion, and attraction locate in Midcoast Maine.    http://www.mcbdp.org/

» Northern Maine Development Council (NMDC)    Provides resources, support and base for promoting Aroostook County.    http://www.nmdc.org/

» Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission    A council of governments serving thirty-nine member municipalities from Kittery to New Hampshire.    http://www.smrpc.org/