Down East Nonprofits Partner on Business ‘Incubator’ Training
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) and Washington Hancock Community Agency (WHCA) have joined forces to continue the highly successful Incubator Without Walls (IWW) business training program. IWW classes are set to begin September 30 at Washington County Community...
USDA Rural Development and Partners Announce Great Region Designation for Piscataquis, Aroostook, and Washington Counties
Sunrise County Economic Council Named Great Region Partner USDA Rural Development has officially designated the counties of Aroostook, Piscataquis, and Washington as the Maine USDA Great Region. The official launch of the Great Region initiative in Maine took place at...
Free Computer Classes Prove Popular Down East
A free program that helps Downeasters learn how to use the computer is taking off according to officials from Axiom Technologies and the Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC). The Community Technology Program, part of a three-year, $300,000 grant from the John T....
Nonprofit Loan Program Assists Local Fishermen
An innovative micro-loan fund created by the Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) to help local fishermen and marine businesses create or retain jobs is celebrating its third birthday this month. The Down East Commercial Fisheries Fund, established in July 2010 with...
Economic Council Launches FREE Email Training Bulletin
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) has launched a free tool for area employers looking for local training opportunities. The email bulletin, which reaches an estimated 600 Washington County businesses and individuals per week, features free and low-cost trainings...
Washington County Leadership Institute Completes 17th Year
The Washington County Leadership Institute (WCLI) recently completed its 17th year. The Institute, a program of the Sunrise County Economic Council, provides Washington County citizens with the skills, insight and professional network to be more effective leaders....
College Loan Repayment Awards Available to Washington County Graduates
ELLSWORTH—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 student loan repayment awards of up to $5,000 from the Gracie...
Economic Council’s Training Initiative Receives $30,000 Boost
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) announced Friday that it has received a $30,000 grant from the Boston Foundation (TBF) to expand leadership and training opportunities in Washington County. “Last year, the Boston Foundation got the ball rolling with the first of...
SCEC Fall 2012 Newsletter
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Momentum for Local Businesses Celebrated at SCEC Annual Meeting
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) held its 2012 Annual Meeting at the Whiting Community Center October 24. The event, featuring Tide Mill Organic Farm’s Aaron Bell as guest speaker, underscored how local, grassroots economic development efforts such as Mobilize...