MaineStreet Business Building
The MaineStreet Business Building supports Washington County entrepreneurs and small business owners as they fuel our communities!
PROFESSIONAL SPACE
Coworking, private offices & meeting spaces, business coaching & technical assistance, access to highspeed broadband, space to collaborate & network, and so much more!
COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS SUPPORT NETWORK
THE MAINESTREET BUSINESS BUILDING TEAM
DENISE CILLEY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Denise joined SCEC in April of 2019 and currently serves as the organization’s Associate Director. As part of the executive leadership team, she has helped lead SCEC through a period of rapid growth and innovation. Denise provided critical leadership and staff support for the community input gathering, capital campaign, construction, and launch phases of the MaineStreet Business Building and helped establish and grow SCEC’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship team, which she currently leads.
Email | (207) 259-5103
JESSICA CROWLEY
MAINE APEX ACCELERATOR
Jessica can work with your business to find, win, and perform on government contracts. Through Maine APEX, businesses can also receive training and technical assistance.
Email | (207) 620-2273
DODIE EMERSON
DOWNEAST COMMUNITY CATALYST
Dodie helps Washington County businesses and communities by providing connections to business coaching, education, workforce, and career development resources. She also serves as the Business Advisor for the Washington County Recovery Friendly Workplace Network.
Email | (207) 271-2132
SUSAN HATTON
LOAN PROGRAM MANAGER
Susan oversees various gap-financing microloan programs for qualifying businesses, including a program for the unorganized territories of Washington County, and agriculture- and fisheries- based businesses.
Email | (207) 949-0336
GEOFFREY LAGAT
CLIENT TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR
Geoffrey works with businesses to leverage technology to drive business growth and innovation, which includes determining the right hardware and software solutions.
Email | (207) 259-0105
AMANDA SMITH
COASTAL OPPORTUNITIES ADVISOR
Amanda works within coastal Washington County towns to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in identifying and pursuing ways to diversify their income.
Email | (207) 259-0755
