Maine Economic Growth Council
A high quality of life for all Maine people
The Maine Economic Growth Council was established in statute to develop a long-range economic plan for the state and to measure our progress in achieving the plan’s benchmarks and goals. Council members are jointly appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate, and consist of leaders from a variety of sectors and from across the state. By statute, the Council is administered by the Maine Development Foundation.
Maine Economic Growth Council Members 2024
- LuAnn Ballesteros, The Jackson Laboratory
- Keith Bisson, Coastal Enterprises Inc.
- Sheena Bunnell, University of Maine at Farmington
- Donna Cassese, Sappi North America
- Hon. James Dill, Co-Chair, Senate District 5
- James Erwin, Pierce Atwood LLP
- Steve Hewins, Former CEO, HospitalityMaine
- Thomas Kittredge, City of Belfast
- Phoenix McLaughlin, Maine Dept. Economic and Community Development (Commissioner’s designee)
- John Napolitano, Plumbers and Pipefitters Union 716
- Hon. Harold Stewart, Senate District 2
- Stephen Von Vogt, Co-Chair, Maine Marine Composites
- Tim Walton, Walton External Affairs
Each year, MDF works with the Council to produce the Measures of Growth Report. Using a non-partisan, independent approach to gather, vet and present data and key indicators of Maine’s economic progress, the report informs policy and decision making. The indicators collectively support the Council’s belief that the vision of a high quality of life for all Maine people requires a vibrant and sustainable economy supported by vital communities and a healthy environment.
Featured Publication
MDF is pleased to release the 2023 Measures of Growth Report. This annual report is produced in conjunction with the Maine Economic Growth and informs discussion on a variety of indicators that speak to Maine’s economic performance and the quality of life of Maine people. Read all about the 2023 Measures of Growth Report.
Publication Archive
Measures of Growth 2022
November, 2022
Measures of Growth 2021
November, 2021
Measures of Growth 2020
December, 2020
Measures of Growth 2019
April, 2019
Measures of Growth 2018
Maine’s quality of life depends upon a vibrant and sustainable economy, thriving communities, and a healthy environment.
June, 2018
Measures of Growth 2017
A long-term perspective on Maine’s economy
April, 2017
Measures of Growth 2016
At the heart of it all, it’s about our people
April, 2016
Measures of Growth 2015
A report card on Maine’s economy
April, 2015
Measures of Growth 2014
A high quality of life for all Maine people
March, 2014
Measures of Growth 2013
Maine’s prosperity action plan
March, 2013
Measures of Growth 2012
Policy recommendations for Maine’s economy
March, 2012
Measures of Growth 2011
Finding the way to move Maine’s economy forward
March, 2011
Measures of Growth 2010
Positioning Maine for growth in the new economy
February, 2010