Reports and Publications
2025 Annual Report
The past year marked a period of challenge and progress for our county and Sunrise County Economic Council.
Our focus remains on creating jobs and prosperity in Washington County. Amid the budget crisis and shifting policy and economic conditions, we worked to strengthen small businesses, support aspiring entrepreneurs, help parents reach their career and economic goals, promote the region, and assist towns and cities to secure the funds they need to improve the infrastructure we all rely on.
We also partnered with citizen initiatives and the Passamaquoddy Tribe to restore critical natural resources, invest in the next generation, and help preserve the heritage of our shared home.
Quarterly Reports
Annual Reports
Five -Year Strategic Plan
2022-2026 Goals
- Workforce: Develop the Washington County workforce.
- Entrepreneurship: Increase support and resources for entrepreneurs and businesses.
- Infrastructure: Improve and strengthen the natural and built environments.
- Capacity: Scale up the collective ability of SCEC and its partners to leverage investments for the people of Washington County.
Other Reports and Publications
SCEC has been involved in many projects over the years and has worked with various communities, businesses and individuals to initiate and facilitate the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County. Below is a listing of some of the reports and publications we and our collaborators have released as part of that work.
- Jonesport Beals Local Economy (2024)
- Danforth Economic Impact Study (2018)
- Sunrise Food Infrastructure Initiative Local Markets Viability Project
- “Raising Levels of Education and Training Beyond High School in Washington County”
- Mobilize Maine Washington County Presentation by Mark Madsen (6/28/12)
- “How Can Social Networking Help Enhance My Business?”
- “Realigning Maine’s Economic Development Districts” By Mark Ouelette, Maine DECD
- Making Visitors Your Customers: A Guide to Washington County’s Tourism Market
- Changing Borders Conference Materials
- SCEC Business Planning Guide
- DESTINY 2010
- Sunrise Trail Routing Study (Calais to Ayers Junction)
- Sunrise Trail Management Plan
