Maine's Economic Pulse

Focus Topic

This section highlights a particular economic topic of interest and offers a more detailed look through data and supporting resources. This is a dynamic section that will change from time to time to offer the visitor a variety of information in a more in-depth approach.

Maine faces a number of demographic and economic challenges. The key to overcoming those challenges is increased productivity. Increased productivity will allow Maine to be competitive, grow business, create job opportunities, attract talent, and ultimately improve the lives of all Maine people. We can realize greater productivity through investment. The private sector needs to make investments in their businesses that grow our economy and create opportunities. The public sector needs to be a partner and focus its resources to create an environment that is conducive to investment.

Maine’s Investment Imperative II: Unleashing the Potential, draws from the experience hundreds of experts on the many issues affecting Maine’s economy and the voices of over a 1,000 Maine business leaders to put forth a comprehensive look at the factors affecting investment in Maine. It tackles critical issues such as health care, energy and regulatory, presents the best thought from a variety of experts, and then presents clearly defined recommendations for how the public sector can improve the underlying conditions to encourage greater private investment in Maine.

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