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/

 

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Town Calendar

Monday, September 25
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, September 25  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Witherle Fiber Arts Group Monday, September 25  10:00 am - 12:00 pm Witherle Memorial Libray

    FMI: Nick Berry 326-4375

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  • Castine Shawl Knitting Ministry Monday, September 25  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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  • Comprehensive Planning Committee Mtg Monday, September 25  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Review of final drafts of chapters & assignment ofmissing elements

     

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Tuesday, September 26
  • Curbside Recycling Pick-up Tuesday, September 26  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, September 26  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    To consider the following application(s):
    1. Michelle Robinson, 26 Water St. M21 L65, expand back wall bump out to provide enclosed entry to 3rd floor, and address rot in room at NE corner of 2nd floor.

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Wednesday, September 27
  • MMA NSMV Monthly Informational Mtg Wednesday, September 27  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Thursday, September 28
  • Nomination Papers Deadline Thursday, September 28
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  • Public Informational Mtg Regarding Parking Thursday, September 28 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    A brainstorming session.
    Bring your thinking caps on and ideas!

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  • Comprehensive Planning Committee Mtg Thursday, September 28  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Review of final drafts of chapters & assignment ofmissing elements

     

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  • Jazz Piano by Scott Cleveland Thursday, September 28  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pentagoet Inn & Wine Bar, 26 Main St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Monday, October 2
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, October 2  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Witherle Fiber Arts Group Monday, October 2  10:00 am - 12:00 pm Witherle Memorial Libray

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  • Selectboard Work Session Monday, October 2  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA:

     

    • Call to Order – Gordon MacArthur, Acting-Chair
    • Business:

    1.   Discussionswith David Barrett from Maine Municipal Association regarding Town Managersearch

    • Adjourn
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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg Monday, October 2  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Tuesday, October 3
  • Curbside Recycling Pick-up Tuesday, October 3  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • CHPC Mtg Tuesday, October 3  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Application deadline is Mon, 9/25.

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Wednesday, October 4
  • Town Office CLOSED - staff attending the Annual Maine Municipal Association Convention Wednesday, October 4

    Staff attending the Annual Maine Municipal Association Convention

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Thursday, October 5
  • Jazz Piano by Scott Cleveland Thursday, October 5  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pentagoet Inn & Wine Bar, 26 Main St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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