Business Development Resources
Maine has a wealth of resources for entrepreneurs. Below are some helpful links for businesses at any stage of their life cycle.
Association for Consulting Expertise (ACE)
ACE serves B2B consultants, coaches, and solo professionals to help you build and enhance your professional network, develop your business skills, and increase the visibility of your expertise to help grow your business.
Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI)
CEI works to build a more equitable economy by focusing on growing good jobs, livelihoods and diverse business ownership, while advancing a just transition to a climate-resilient future.
Maine Accelerates Growth
Maine Accelerates Growth (MxG) is a network of organizations and individuals committed to building an inclusive ecosystem to support innovators and businesses to scale in Maine and beyond.
Maine Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
The Maine SBDC program helps build and strengthen small businesses through business advising, training and educational resources. Certified business advisors provide guidance on topics such as business feasibility, business plan development, capital acquisition, financial management, marketing and sales, e-commerce, customer service, personnel management, small business strategic planning and more.
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE)
MCE’s mission is to build and lead a community of growth-oriented businesses in Maine, by providing the training, connections, coaching and mentorship they need to successfully grow their ideas, products and services.
Maine Technology Institute
MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to support Maine’s innovation economy.
SCORE Northern Maine
SCORE provides a wide range of services to established and budding business owners alike, including free mentoring, webinars and courses on demand, a library of online resources, and local workshops.
UpStart Maine
UpStart Maine is a Bangor-based nonprofit that brings the region’s entrepreneurial programs together.