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, Mar 9
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Mar 9 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Mar 9 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed of any major Holidays

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  • Climate & Natural Resources Working Group Mtg Monday, Mar 9 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA:

     ·        Generaldiscussions

     Adjourn  

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Tuesday, Mar 10
  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Mar 10 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • CHPC Meeting Tuesday, Mar 10 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    application deadline 2/23/26

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  • REC Committee Mtg Tuesday, Mar 10 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Wednesday, Mar 11
  • Selectboard Mtg/Budget Work Session Wednesday, Mar 11 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am

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     ·        Call to Order

    ·        Confirm Quorum


    AGENDA:

    1.  Approve General Fund & Water Warrants

     ADJOURN toWork Session

     

    Work SessionAGENDA:

     Discussions on:

    1. FY25-26 Budget

     ADJOURN

                

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  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Mar 11 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Thursday, Mar 12
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Mar 12 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Mar 13
Monday, Mar 16
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, Mar 16 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Monday, Mar 16 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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  • Town & Gown Monday, Mar 16 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Maine Maritime Academy, 1 Pleasant St, Castine, ME 04420, USA

    Holmes Heritage Room

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Tuesday, Mar 17
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, Mar 17 from 7:30 am - 7:30 am
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  • Town Office Hours Tuesday, Mar 17 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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  • Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, Mar 17 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    To consider the following application(s):

    1) Samir Investment Holdings (Judy & Kip Oberting), 8 Dyce's Head Rd, M17, L35; Home Occupation Permit, renovate an accessory structure, install a kitchen and use it to prepare baked goods and food for sale.

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  • Harbor Committee Mtg Tuesday, Mar 17 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Wednesday, Mar 18
  • Town Office Hours Wednesday, Mar 18 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Closed for major Holidays

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  • Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Mtg Wednesday, Mar 18 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA

    •  Task Group Updates
    • Any Other Business 

    Adjourn

      

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Thursday, Mar 19
  • Town Office Hours Thursday, Mar 19 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed for major Holidays
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Friday, Mar 20