Rural Energy for America Program
Guaranteed Loans & Grants for Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses
Building a Brighter Future for Washington County, Maine since 1993.
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 since 2020, for college credit or career advancement.
SCEC originated loans in the amount of $210,000 to assist fishermen and a construction company in Washington County.
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
SCEC Selected for Sunbeam Award
2025 Awardees Selected for Maine Seacoast Mission’s Annual Sunbeam Award Gala NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME-- Maine Seacoast Mission President John Zavodny has announced the two recipients of the Sunbeam Award for 2025: Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation...
Our Tax Dollars and Then Some: Federal Spending in Washington County
This webinar, led by SCEC Executive Director Charles Rudelitch, explores federal spending trends in Washington County, Maine, over the past few years and digs into the details of the programs and tax credits that have the greatest impact on our economy. The goal is to provide context for local decision makers in a period of rapid change.
Computer Classes offered in partnership with Mano en Mano
With the support of Sunrise County Economic Council and the National Digital Equity Center, Mano en Mano is offering Computer Classes at our Milbridge office! The classes are completely free of charge and held in Spanish. The first few classes have focused around accessing Broadband, and internet safety. Moving forward, classes will focus on the unique needs and interests of community members.
PARTNERSHIPS
SCEC partners with organizations, businesses, municipalities and citizens to launch, support, and promote programs and initiatives in Washington County.