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MDF is a non-partisan, statewide driver of sustainable economic growth in Maine. We connect people, decision-makers, and communities through trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives.
MDF and Maine State Chamber of Commerce Announce ME Economic Vision 2035
MDF partnered with the Maine State Chamber of Commerce to produce a new long-term economic roadmap outlining key goals and policy priorities to strengthen Maine’s competitiveness, support workforce and wage growth, increase investment and productivity, and improve household affordability across the state.
MaineSpark Announces Ambitious New Goal for Its Second Decade
The MaineSpark Coalition, in which MDF is a key partner, announces an ambitious new education and training goal for Maine: by 2035, 70 percent of working-age Mainers will hold postsecondary credentials, opening opportunities to good jobs and creating pathways to prosperity in their communities.
Hear why Alumni of MDF’s ICL (Institute for Civic Leadership) describe how the program experience and the Alumni Network are career-and-life changing. Applications & nominations are being accepted for the next 2026-2027 Class!
25 Sep
Connect: People, Place & Prosperity – Celebrating MDF’s 48th Annual Meeting & Champion Awards and Maine Downtown Center Annual Awards
Join us Friday, September 25, for MDF’s 48th Annual Meeting and Champion Award Celebration. Program and registration details coming soon!
08 Oct
MDC Webinar: How and When to Retire Events
October 8, 2026, 12:00-1:00PM Join MDC for this webinar. This session will provide an overview of event management and knowing when it’s time to retire an event.
MDF and Maine State Chamber of Commerce Release Maine Economic Vision 2035
SACO, Maine (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) – The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Maine Development Foundation today released Maine Economic…“MDF is a special creature of state law, enabled to integrate private sector thinking and experience with state government planning and data. There is no other entity like it.”
Kay Rand, Former Chief of Staff, Governor Angus King
Join us June 11 for a special Leadership in Action workshop focused on strengthening connections, finding common ground, and defusing divisiveness
Champion circle members
