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Maine Economic Growth Council Vision
| Our vision for Maine is a high quality of life for all Maine citizens. Achieving this vision requires a vibrant and sustainable economy supported by vital communities and a healthy environment. |
About the Maine Economic Growth Council
The Growth Council is comprised of 19 members who are appointed jointly by the governor, president of the senate, and speaker of the house. The Legislature established the Growth Council in 1993 and charged it to develop and maintain a long term economic plan for the state, including goal-setting, measurable outcomes, and benchmarks.Members serve three year staggered terms and represent diverse stakeholder interests in our economy: business people, educators, labor leaders, state legislators, and community and environmental interests. As mandated in the legislation, the Council is staffed by the Maine Development Foundation. The work has been paid for by legislative appropriations in addition to significant contributions from the Maine Development Foundation. The Growth Council is permanent and non-partisan.