How We Work

Maine & Co. Services

Maine & Co. believes in the power of growth in the private sector. Our Board of Directors – consisting of leaders of Maine’s private economy – have invested their own resources to promote employment and company growth in Maine. We want to see companies succeed in Maine and will help companies find the resources they need to be successful in Maine. We help with real estate site searches, data collection and analysis, incentives identification and valuation, workforce analysis and site visit coordination. Our services are offered at no cost to our clients.

Real Estate Site Searches


After consulting with the client and determining relevant real estate needs, Maine & Co.’s staff searches a statewide database for appropriate properties, and connects with regional and local real estate leaders.

Data Collection and Analysis


Maine & Co. provides detailed and up-to-date information on incentives, labor, employment, energy, real estate, taxes, telecommunications, and wages.

Incentives Identification and Valuation


Maine & Co.’s staff assists companies in identifying and packaging all the relevant programs available for business expansion and relocation activities, and analyzes the short- and long-term value of these incentives.

Site Visit Coordination


On behalf of our clients, Maine & Co. coordinates in- state site visits with local public and private sector representatives for the purpose of evaluating business location opportunities and addressing technical questions about doing business in Maine.

Workforce Analysis


Maine & Co. will work with clients to provide a workforce analysis that is based on both quantitative data from respected and trusted databases and anecdotal information from actual employers in the regions under consideration to get a true feel for the hiring culture.