Discover Efficiency Maine Programs to Save on Energy Costs
Free online sessions for your Home (December 11) and Business (December 18)
30 Years of Building a Brighter Future for Washington County, Maine
Sunrise County Economic Council initiates and facilitates 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.
- Prospective students – Apply Now!
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
TOP GUN Informational Session (11/6, 12-2 pm)
MSBB Outreach @ Peabody Memorial Library (11/13, 11 am – 1 pm)
SCEC News
Free Fraud and Scam Prevention Training
Cybersecurity isn't just for businesses! Scammers are always seeking ways to exploit vulnerabilites with two goals: to steal your money and your identity. There are ways to safeguard your devices, your money, and your personal information. SCEC is...
Funding awarded to Downeast Maine partnership to strengthen regional food system
The Downeast Food System Partnership (DFSP) is a new 2-year program created by GrowSmart Maine, Healthy Acadia, and Sunrise County Economic Council in collaboration with the Hancock County Planning Commission. The goal of the DFSP is to improve...
SCEC economic summit highlights area’s development
by Lura Jackson, published in the Quoddy Tides, October 25, 2024 The challenges and opportunities of the Greater East Grand Region (GEGR) and Washington County as a whole were addressed during the annual summit of the Sunrise County Economic...
PARTNERSHIPS
SCEC partners with organizations, businesses, municipalities and citizens to launch, support, and promote programs and initiatives in Washington County.