Gov. Janet Mills’ task force recently released its new 10-year Strategic Economic Development Plan for the state of Maine. It focuses on revitalizing the state through growth in rural communities; fostering job creation and workforce development; attracting new young families to our state; and focusing on quality of life here. We’ll discuss the plans’ major initiatives and the economic outlook for Maine in 2020 and beyond.
Guests
Heather Johnson, commissioner, Maine Department of Economic Community Development
David Daigler, president, Maine Community College System
Dana Connors, president, Maine State Chamber of Commerce
Joan Ferrini-Mundy, (by phone), president, University of Maine
Brian Clark (by phone), vice president of planning, Colby College
Resources
- Maine Economic Development Strategy 2020-2029: A Focus On Talent And Innovation
- Governor Mills Unveils Ten Year Strategic Economic Development Plan Focused on Promoting Innovation & Attracting Talent
- Maine Community Colleges See Uptick In Enrollment
- Broadband: What Will It Take For Connectivity Across Maine?
- See a lot of tourists in Maine last year? Total visits rose to 36.7 million
- UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center
- Colby College Says Its Economic Impact On Surrounding Community Tops $1 Billion
- As Asylum Seekers Relocate Outside Portland, Communities Look To Add Cultural Supports
- Maine Development Foundation
- Maine Public Deep Dive: Child Care
- Why A Maine Medical Technology Company Opened An In-House Child Care
- Money for all: Panel to explore idea of basic income payments for Mainers