Decide when it’s time to grow your team. Compare contractors vs. employees, explore hiring strategies, and learn how to create a positive workplace culture. Please reach out to Amanda Smith, course facilitator, with questions. Register here for this workshop!
Understand how your business drives community growth. Discover how small businesses shape local economies and how you can make a greater impact. Please reach out to Amanda Smith, course facilitator, with questions. Register here for this workshop!
Where do you go from here? Reflect on your journey, identify growth opportunities, and create an action plan to take your business to the next level. Please reach out to Amanda Smith, course facilitator, with questions. Register here for this workshop!
Get to know Maine’s business support partners. Hear from advisors, lenders, and mentors who can help you access no-cost resources, technical assistance, and growth opportunities. Please reach out to Amanda Smith, course facilitator, with questions. Register here for this workshop!
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) will convene regional leaders, housing experts, and community partners for a full day event focused on addressing the county’s most urgent housing challenges. The summit will bring together practitioners from across sectors to chart a path toward more stable, attainable housing for residents. Why Now? Washington County is experiencing the […]
The Destination DownEast Tourism Conference brings together businesses, creators, nonprofits, chambers, entrepreneurs, municipalities, and community leaders to strengthen the partnerships that make DownEast Acadia a premier destination for visitors from near and far. Get ready for the 2026 season with tools, connections, and strategies that are designed to help your business grow. Learn how to […]
Gain practical strategies to help build stronger teams and workplace cultures. This session will explore what Restorative Practices are, how they strengthen relationships and connection, foster safer and caring environments, reduce interpersonal conflicts, and offer the tools to resolve conflicts when they do occur. Presented by Downeast Restorative Justice and hosted by Washington County Recovery […]
The Gracie Fund is a student loan repayment program from the Maine Community Foundation, administered through the Sunrise County Economic Council. Each year, awards of $5,000 are available to up to three individuals who have graduated from college within the past five years and are building their professional and personal lives in Washington County. Awards […]
Learn about support services available to your business! Please join James Pineau, SBA Maine Senior Area Manager, and Jessica Crowley, Maine APEX Counselor, to learn how the Small Business Administration and agency partners can assist your business. With programs that range from business development assistance to access to capital, come learn how the SBA can […]
Have something to say about the future of Maine’s lobster fishery, but not sure how to submit a public comment? SCEC is here to help fishermen navigate the public comment process, including how to submit a comment, help typing your own words, and talking through the potential changes. Wednesdays, starting September 9 | 11 AM–1 […]