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 Center for Women, Work & Community
Business startup resources, financial management training, leadership resources
www.womenworkandcommunity.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

Washington Hancock Community Agency
Incubator Without Walls – a no-cost business training course for small business owners, start-ups, and people developing their business idea
www.whcacap.org

SCORE, Downeast Maine Chapter
Dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses
www.scoredowneastmaine.org

IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
Forms and publications, online tools and education
http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Small-Business-and-Self-Employed-Tax-Center-1

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

Business Resources for Entrepreneurs with a Disability
www.shoretelsky.com/resources/business-resources-for-entrepreneurs-with-disabilities/

 

Current Announcements

Town Calendar

Wednesday, September 11
  • Tree Committee Work Session Wednesday, September 11  9:00 am - 10:00 am Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Work session about Project Canopy tree grant

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Thursday, September 12
  • Planning Board Mtg Thursday, September 12  7:00 pm - 7:30 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA

    Open Meeting and Confirm Quorum Present
    Meetingfor four Site Plan Review Applications:

    · Application made by the Witherle Memorial Library Board of Trustees for a landscaping project at 41 School Street, Map 21, Lot 32. The application seeks a permit to conduct landscaping, the construction of a 2’ high granite retaining wall, a brick walkway with a handicap ramp, a brick patio and a new book drop box.

    · After the fact application made by Scott Brown, 964 Castine Road, Map 15, Lot04.  The application seeks an after the fact permit for earthmoving of more than 120 cubic yards (CY) while changing the grade by more than ½ feet in the gradient. The earthmoving resulted in a flattened 100’ wide by 150’ in depth area for parking vehicles.

    · Application made by Scott Vogell, 17 Main Street, Map 21, Lot 80-1.  The application seeks a permit to conduct earthmoving of rock and loam, the construction of a bridge over a historic water concourse, and the construction of a 3’ high by 32’ long fence in the commercial district.

    · Application made by Ted & Janet Coladarci, 87 Water St, M24 L57. The application seeks a permit to rebuild boathouse destroyed by storms.

    · Such other business that may properly come before the Planning Board.  

    · Adjourn

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Friday, September 13
  • Witherle Memorial Library Board of Trustees Work Session Friday, September 13  8:00 am - 10:00 am Witherle Memorial Library, 41 School St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Downstairs Community Room

    AGENDA

    1.     Call to order

    2.     Setting up priorities for proceeding on thelandscaping project

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  • Witherle Memorial Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees Friday, September 13  10:00 am - 11:00 am Witherle Memorial Library, 41 School St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    All are welcome. In person and over Zoom. Downstairs Community Room

    Agenda 

    1.     Call to order

    2.     Approval of minutes

    3.     Treasurer’s Report

    4.     Librarian’s Report

    5.     Old Business

    a.    Updateon landscaping and planning board

    b.    Dogpolicy

    c.     Financecommittee

    6.     New Business

               a. Community Room Policy

               b. New Tent

    7. Adjourn, walkaround outside to assess needs before winter to follow

    Zoom Link

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84731282405

    Meeting ID: 847 3128 2405

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Monday, September 16
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, September 16  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Public Hearing Monday, September 16  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Discussions regarding a proposed Food Sovereignty Ordinance and the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan

    (copies of draft Food Sovereignty Ordinance and draft Comprehensive Plan can be obtained in the Town Office or is posted on the Town’s website)

     

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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Meeting Monday, September 16  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Immediately following the Public Hearing Meeting

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Tuesday, September 17
  • Curbside Recycling Pickup Tuesday, September 17  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Wednesday, September 18
  • Harbor Committee Meeting Wednesday, September 18  4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Monday, September 23
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, September 23  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Selectboard Work Session Monday, September 23  9:00 am - 10:00 am Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Discussions with Harbor Committee & Musson Group regarding waterfront

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  • Castine Shawl Knitting Ministry Monday, September 23  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Trinitarian Congregational Parish

    The ministry meets in the vestry of the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 1 - 3 pm.

     

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