Our Tax Dollars and then Some: Federal Spending in Washington County
A Free Webinar on February 28 with SCEC’s Executive Director
30 Years of Building a Brighter Future for Washington County, Maine
SCEC’s mission is to initiate and facilitate the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine, by working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens.
Businesses & Entrepreneurs

Resilient Communities

SCEC helps Washington county towns to plan for the future, secure federal funds, and build the public infrastructure our future depends on.
Natural Resource Economies

Through the Sustainable Prosperity Initiative, we work with communities to strengthen the natural resources economy.
SCEC is a partner in Downeast Fisheries Partnership, which works to collaboratively to grow the fisheries economy.
Natural Resource Economies

Through the Sustainable Prosperity Initiative, we work with communities to strengthen the natural resources economy.
SCEC is a partner in Downeast Fisheries Partnership, which works to collaboratively to grow the fisheries economy.
Heritage Promotion & Preservation

SCEC coordinates the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area program and supports the sustainable tourism initiatives of DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism – programs which strengthen community by connecting people with place.
A Growing Workforce

Through funding and free workforce trainings, SCEC works to strengthen the workforce.
Students & Families

SCEC is a partner in Family Futures Downeast, which helps parents enroll in college.
- Learn about the 2-Gen approach, including high quality early education for children.
- Now accepting interest forms for Cohort 10 (2025) – Contact Us!
Heritage Promotion & Preservation

SCEC coordinates the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area program and supports the sustainable tourism initiatives of DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism – programs which strengthen community by connecting people with place.
Building a brighter future
Number of families that have participated in Family Futures Downeast. 83% of parents feel more hopeful about their children's futures.
Number of households across 21 communities that SCEC supported to bring fiber broadband connectivity.
Number of individuals reached by MSBB's accredited Entrepreneurship Pathways program in 2023, for college credit or career advancement.
Number of scholarships approved by SCEC in 2023, totaling $7,709 to help pay for workforce training and advancement, primarily in healthcare.
Events & Opportunities at SCEC

Exciting Things are Happening on Main Street
MaineStreet Business Building is a vibrant hub of networking for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Washington County and beyond!
Private Offices • Co-working Membership • Courses • Advising
SCEC News
Jonesport Demonstration Day will focus on Alternative Fishing Gear
Details: Live demonstrations and discussion around alternative lobster fishing gear February 18, 2025 from 1-5 pm Open to area fishermen and the public; hosted by SCEC and the Maine Department of Marine Resources Come anytime between 1 and 5 pm No...
Town of Machias and Sunrise County Economic Council Kick Off Upper Machias Bay Master Plan Project
Machias, MaineThe locally-led, community engaged process seeks to plan a healthy, resilient and prosperous future for Upper Machias Bay. The Town of Machias and Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) announced this week that they are kicking off a...
Working Internet ASAP Program Explained
What is the Working Internet ASAP Program? The Working Internet ASAP Program provides a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet access option for qualified remote and rural locations in Maine. These homes and businesses are extremely difficult to...
PARTNERSHIPS
SCEC partners with organizations, businesses, municipalities and citizens to launch, support, and promote programs and initiatives in Washington County.