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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 59 FA C T BO O K / D O I N G B U S I N E S S I N M A I N E B U S I N E S S R E S O U R C E S identification and valuation, site visit coordination, workforce analysis and financing coordination. Maine Development Foundation www.mdf.org e MDF is a private, non-partisan membership organization that drives sustainable, long-term economic growth for the state of Maine. MDF stimulates new ideas, develops lead- ers, and provides common ground for solving problems and advancing issues by: empowering leaders; strengthen- ing communities; and guiding public policy with trusted economic research. Maine Employer's Mutual Insurance Co. www.memic.com MEMIC is a super-regional specialist organization in workers compensation insurance which has a strong financial profile and is growing in many new ter- ritories. e company maintains a domi- nant market share in Maine and has executed a careful growth strategy along the Eastern seaboard in recent years. Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association www.mgfpa.org e Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association is a business trade associa- tion representing main street busi- nesses: independently owned and oper- ated grocery stores, supermarkets, food and beverage producers and processors, wholesalers and distributors and allied service companies. Maine Procurement Technical Assistance Center www.maineptac.org Maine PTAC is part of a nationwide network of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers. is statewide program is hosted by Eastern Maine Development Corporation. PTAC works with Maine-based companies that are interested in selling their prod- ucts and/or services to local, state or federal government agencies, either as prime contractors or subcontractors. Maine Quality Centers www.mccs.me.edu/business-resources/ training/maine-quality-centers e Maine Quality Centers provide customized workforce training grants for Maine employers seeking to locate or expand their operations in Maine, or who are interested in providing training to their incumbent workers. Training programs are coordinated and delivered through Maine's seven community colleges, and assistance is provided to design a program that delivers the training needed, when and where you need it. Maine Small Business Development Centers www.mainesbdc.org Maine SBDC concept is a simple but effective concept: assist entrepreneurs and small businesses through no-cost confidential business advising and training. e SBDC program helps build and strengthen small businesses through business advising, training and educational resources. Maine Space Grant Consortium www.msgc.org MSGC's mission is to improve its affiliates' research infrastructure in areas of mutual interest to NASA and Maine; encourage more students to consider careers in fields of science, technology, engineering and mathe- matics; and enhance NASA's presence throughout Maine. Maine Venture Fund maineventurefund.com e Maine Venture Fund is a profes- sionally managed venture capital fund that invests exclusively in Maine com- panies that demonstrate a potential for high growth and public benefit. e mission of the fund is to provide resources to attract, support and help develop eligible small businesses with the potential for substantial growth and success that will contribute to the prosperity of Maine. Maine Wood Products Association mainewoodproducts.org e Maine Wood Products Association seeks to improve the competitive position of its members and build quality employment in the State by sharing technical, mar- keting and business expertise. e Association recognizes opportunities to maximize the growth and success of its members through proactive stewardship of the natural resource and Maine's quality image. New England Council of State Governments newenglandcouncil.com/about e New England Council of State Governments is a nonpartisan alli- ance of businesses, academic and health institutions, and public and private organizations throughout New England formed to promote economic growth and a high quality of life in the New England region. Its mission is to identify and support federal public policies and articulate the voice of its membership regionally and nationally on important issues facing New England. New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center Inc. www.netaac.org NETAAC is a government-funded nonprofit organization that offers cost-shared assistance for import- impacted manufacturers through a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce. NETAAC was estab- lished to aid New England manu- facturing companies that have been negatively impacted by import trade. New Ventures Maine newventuresmaine.org New Ventures has an all-inclusive mission to help individuals venture in new directions with their careers, businesses and personal finances. Northern Forest Center northernforest.org e Northern Forest Center's mission is to build economic and community vitality while fostering sound for- est stewardship across the Northern Forest of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. SafetyWorks! safetyworksmaine.com SafetyWorks! is an outreach program of the Maine Department of Labor designed to reduce job-related inju- ries, illnesses and deaths. SCORE portlandme.score.org SCORE, the nation's largest volunteer business mentoring service, is a non- profit association dedicated to provide mentoring to individuals in business, or to those thinking about starting a business. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE is able to deliver free mentoring whether you are starting, growing or experiencing problems with your business. A diverse array of workshops is offered for the new or seasoned business owner, manager or employee. Small Business Administration Maine www.sba.gov/offices/district/ me/augusta Maine SBA's core mission is to pro- vide access to capital in an inclu- sive manner. Whether a business is seeking financing or government contracting opportunities, education and training assistance, or making sense of federal or state regulations, the SBA has resources available to help. e Maine SBA, together with partners like SCORE, the Maine Small Business Development Center and the Women's Business Center at Coastal Enterprises Inc. offer free or low-cost confidential, one-on-one counseling, classroom and web-based training and assistance in obtaining business loans, venture capital, surety bonds and government contract. Small Business Administration Maine Women's Business Center www.ceimaine.org/consulting/ business-counseling-development/ womens-business-center e Women's Business Center at CEI offers experienced, knowledge- able business specialists who can help female entrepreneurs at any stage of their business, from startup to expan- sion. Within a setting that respects your experience, skills, and learning style, WBC specialists can assist you in building business skills through access to timely, accurate, tailored information and resources.