Business Resources

The following links are just a sample of the resources available to our current and prospective businesses. If you do not find the information you are looking for please contact the Community & Economic Development Committee at (207) 326-4502 or ced@castine.me.us for assistance.

Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
Business funding, community development, tourism and film, Maine branding, international trade
www.maine.gov/decd

Maine & Company
Free and confidential consulting services to businesses looking to relocate to Maine or expand within Maine
www.maineco.org

Eastern Maine Development Corporation
Business financing/lending, government contracting, community capital, workforce training
www.emdc.org

Maine Small Business Development Centers
Comprehensive business management assistance to the small business community through a network of professional, certified business counselors
www.mainesbdc.org

Maine Technology Institute
Early stage capital and commercialization assistance for the research, development and application of technologies that create new products, processes and services, generating high-quality jobs across Maine
www.mainetechnology.org

University of Maine Cooperative Education
Managing agriculture, natural resources, and the environment; enhancing economic opportunity; and encouraging lifelong wellness
www.extension.umaine.edu

United States Department of Agriculture
Rural business development, importing and exporting of goods, economic and agricultural resources, rural business loans and grants
www.usda.gov

Demographic Information
www.clrsearch.com/Castine-Demographics/ME/

 

 

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Town Calendar

Monday, Oct 27
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Oct 27 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Oct 27 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • Selectboard Work Session Monday, Oct 27 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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    AGENDA:

    WORK SESSION - Discussions on:

    1. Personnel Policy Review
    2. July 4th Committee Charter
    3. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Power Point & Rollout
    4. StoryWalk Naming
    5. Town Newsletter
    6. Public Engagement in November for Thoughts/Ideas potentially for Next Year
    7. General Discussion

     

    ADJOURNWORK SESSION TO REGULAR MEETING

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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg Monday, Oct 27 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

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     Immediately following the Selectboard Work Session

    ·        Call to order – RobertaBoczkiewicz, Chair

    ·        Confirm Quorum

     AGENDA:       

    • Approve General Fund & Water Warrants
    • Possible Approval of Fire Station OPM
    • Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Title 1 MRS Chapter 13 §405 (6)(C) todiscuss Real Estate Matters.

     ADJOURN 

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Tuesday, Oct 28
  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Oct 28 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Wednesday, Oct 29
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Oct 29 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Thursday, Oct 30
  • Absentee Voting DEADLINE Thursday, Oct 30 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Oct 30 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Oct 31
Monday, Nov 3
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Nov 3 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Nov 3 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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  • Selectboard Meeting Monday, Nov 3 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Tuesday, Nov 4
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, Nov 4 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Nov 4 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Wednesday, Nov 5
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Nov 5 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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  • Witherle Library Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, Nov 5 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am Witherle Memorial Library, 41 School St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    In person in the Downstairs Community Room and over Zoom. To request a Zoom link please email nick@witherlelibrary.net. Agenda TBA. All are welcome.

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  • Planning Board Work Session Wednesday, Nov 5 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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  • Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Meeting Wednesday, Nov 5 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Thursday, Nov 6
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Nov 6 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Nov 7