Community Owned Broadband in Washington County
Connection to the internet is critically important to  rural quality of life, prosperity, and community - especially now, as our daily activities become increasingly home-based. Residents and businesses in many parts of Washington County lack reliable, fast internet...
The Gracie Fund – Application Deadline July 15, 2021
College Loan Repayment Awards Available to Washington County Students Washington County residents who have completed post-secondary education within the last five years and are building a professional and personal life in Washington County are eligible to apply for...
StartUp Downeast – Empowering Individuals
Are you a Washington County resident interested in exploring self-employment? Start Up Downeast is focused on each participant’s goal achievement, personal development, financial empowerment, self-employment exploration, and job skill training. Start Up Downeast...
Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways – Beyond the Business Plan
The Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways – Beyond the Business Plan Workshop Series offers 18 FREE learning opportunities for rural entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to take their ideas and ventures to the next level. Machias Valley Center for...
Family Futures Downeast Accepting Applications for Cohort 6
How can Family Futures Downeast (FFD) Help You? FFD can assist you in completing your WCCC or UMM application FFD can assist you with completing your financial aid paperwork FFD provides college preparation classes and tutoring FFD provides quality early childhood...
Machias Valley Center for Entrepreneurship
We are thrilled to share some exciting updates with you! The layout of Machias Valley Center for Entrepreneurship as well as program updates are just a click away! Check it out: www.machiasvalleycenter.org
Online Business Marketing Assistance Program
Are you a Washington County, Maine business owner? With funding assistance from the Maine Community Foundation and the Maine Woods Consortium, SCEC is offering a direct assistance program to help Washington County small businesses improve their ability to use digital...
College Loan Repayment Awards Available To Washington County Graduates
If you consider Washington County your home and plan to stay here, the Gracie Fund can help you repay your student loans. Washington County residents who have completed post-secondary education within the last five years and are building a professional and personal...
Senator Angus King Congratulates SCEC on 25 Years
Senator Angus King congratulated SCEC on their 25 years of service to the people and businesses of Washington County, Maine.
Vacant Building To Jumpstart Machias Downtown Revitalization
The Machias Valley Center For Entrepreneurship, a small-business incubator and shared work environment, will be opened in the long vacant Nash building in downtown Machias. Machias Savings Bank, which had purchased the distressed landmark in 2017, is gifting the...