Independent Contract Harvester Training
2015 Washington County Leadership Institute’s Class Graduates
The Washington County Leadership Institute (WCLI), a program of the Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC), will be graduating on May 6th in Cherryfield. The WCLI provides Washington County citizens with skills, insights and professional networks to become more...
Tapping In To More Tourism Dollars Workshop
Tapping in to More Tourism Dollars, a workshop targeted for area business owners in Washington County, will be offered on Tuesday, April 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Machias CareerCenter at 53 Prescott Drive. Participants will discuss the 2014 tourism...
SCEC Receives Scholarship Grant from Next Generation Foundation
The Next Generation Foundation has graciously granted the Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) nearly $70,000 to support the Sunrise Scholarship Fund. The Fund provides scholarships of up to $500 to Washington County residents of low-to-moderate income, who will be...
Small Business Administration Loan Manager, James Pineau Visits Washington County
The Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) was pleased to host the Small Business Administration’s Bangor Office Senior Area Manager, James Pineau for an introduction lunch with local lenders and non-profit loan providers. “Part of my job is about spreading the good...
Sunrise County Economic Council Hires New Communications Manager
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) is pleased to announce the addition of Tanya Rucosky of Grand Lake Stream as its new Program Manager for Communications and Development. “I’m passionate about making the world a better place,” said Rucosky, who has managed...
IWW Business Energizer Program Accepting Applications
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) in collaboration with Washington Hancock Community Agency (WHCA) is currently seeking applicants for the 2014-2015 Incubator Without Walls (IWW), Business Energizer Program. The IWW program is administered by Down East Business...
SCEC Releases Summer 2014 Newsletter
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Economic Council Names New Executive Director
“Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) is extremely happy to announce that Harrington native Charles Rudelitch will begin as our new executive director May 2, 2014,” said Council Chair Shirley Erickson. “Charles brings energy, enthusiasm, a deep understanding of the...
SCEC Expands Opportunities for Local Farms and Fisheries
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) has retained Asher Woodworth of Eastport to oversee and manage the recently developed Sunrise Food Infrastructure Initiative (SFII). The SFII aims to provide support to Washington County farmers, fishermen and food producers in...