Washington County has second highest gender pay gap in state
by Lura Jackson, The Quoddy Tides (originally published August 9, 2024 ) Earning a living in a rural county is not easy regardless of what state you're in, but if you're in Maine and you're a woman it's even harder still. Washington County has the second highest...
New Membership Options at MSBB
Introducing the Corporate Level Floating Membership, which includes 24/7 open co-working access with 3 passes for your organization, to be used at your discretion. Learn also about our new desk lounge on the 2nd floor!
FishAbility, a Working Waterfront Resource
Maine’s FishAbility program recognizes the physical impact that careers on Maine’s working waterfront can have on the body, and they provide support to ensure long and successful careers.
FFD Celebrates 2024 Graduates!
FFD is a two-generation college program designed for parents and their children. It’s unique because parents enroll in college, taking classes with a peer cohort and receiving guidance from a dedicated coach.
$541,000 for SCEC Secured by Senator Collins
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured $541,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Financial Services and...
SCEC’s Executive Director Attends White House Convening
WASHINGTON D.C. – A group of Maine-based organizations and community leaders are participating in a White House convening to share the progress Maine has made leveraging federal investment in our communities, addressing climate change and building a renewable energy...
Scholarships available for Washington County students
The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) is accepting applications for four scholarships that support Washington County students. The Kingsley Brown Educational Fund provides scholarship support for graduate school to graduates of Washington County high schools....
SCEC Conducts Infrastructure Damage Survey
In response to the January 2024 storms, Sunrise County Economic Council has created a survey to be used to collect information on damages incurred to Washington County working waterfront infrastructure. As available funds will be limited for repairing or replacing...
Nonprofits Partner to Advance Digital Equity
NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME—In 2023, Maine Seacoast Mission partnered with Island Institute and Sunrise County Economic Council to help bridge the digital divide experienced in rural Maine communities. These three nonprofits engaged in Maine Connectivity Authority’s (MCA)...
SCEC joins Recovery Friendly Workplace Network
Sunrise County Economic Council becomes a member of the Washington County Recovery Friendly Workplace Network SCEC joins Washington County Community College, R.H. Foster Energy and A.C. Inc. as early adopters of the Network. In Washington County,...