Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Maine & Company and what do you do?
Maine & Company is a private non-profit corporation.  Maine’s business leaders established Maine & Company as an organization that can respond to the business needs of companies looking to expand and/or relocate to Maine.

Is it true that you do not charge for your services?
All of our revenues come directly from our corporate sponsors.  Maine & Company does not charge anyone for services.

Who does Maine & Company typically help?
Maine & Company works with site location decision makers, corporate real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and private business people looking for information and data necessary to make corporate location decisions. We help companies in all stages of growth, from start-up to mature.

What services do you offer?
Maine & Company helps businesses and/or consultants identify the best location for their business expansion, collect and analyze demographic data, research different types of potential financing resources, and identify and value the various State of Maine business assistance programs and incentives.  We act as a catalyst, connecting our clients with the right people to help them succeed.

How can you help with my site location project?
Maine & Company, our Board of Directors, and our network of state and local resources can help you identify the best place for your business.  Whether your business needs are driven by specific real estate requirements, labor force availability, incentive maximization, and/or any other criteria, Maine & Company can help you select a business location that best meets your needs.  We can also provide the network of support business that will insure success.

Why should I grow my business in Maine?
Maine is a tremendous place to grow a business.  Low worker turnover coupled with legendary work ethic give Maine-based companies sustainable competitive advantage.  LL Bean, Seligman Data, T-Mobile, and others have world class results and reputations as a direct result of Maine workers. 

Why should I choose Maine as a business location?
The success of most business expansion and relocations is determined by the quality of the employees hired by the company.  Maine has an abundance of qualified and talented employees.  Maine & Company has helped businesses find these employees through word of mouth, the State of Maine CareerCenters, and private employment agencies.  Maine & Company will prove to any potential employer that their qualified labor force is here in Maine.  Combining the labor force availability with Maine’s cooperative State government, aggressive incentive packages, training assistance, diverse real estate options, and a distinctive and attractive quality of life leads many companies to realize that Maine is the best place in the world to start or expand their business.