MDF NEWS
MDF’s Maine Downtown Center Welcomes Lewiston and Bangor as Affiliate Communities
MDF’s Maine Downtown Center (MDC) is pleased to announce that Bangor and Lewiston are joining its Maine Downtown Affiliate Program. MDC works with Affiliate communities to gauge downtown assets, identify priorities for revitalization, build an appropriate organizational and funding base for…
MDF’s Realize Maine Network Featured on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” Show
Nate Henry, 2026 Chair of MDF’s Realize Maine Network‘s Steering Committee, Vice Chair of RMN member group PROPEL, and Commercial Loan Portfolio Manager with Kennebec…
MDF’s Maine Downtown Center Announces New Advisory Council Members
Augusta, Maine — January 28, 2026 — The Maine Downtown Center (MDC), a program of Maine Development Foundation (MDF), is pleased to announce five new members will be joining our Advisory Council. MDC’s Advisory Council is…
Measures of Growth Indicator in Action: Value-Added. How Glidden Point Oyster Farm Brings Innovation to the Working Waterfront
Value-Added is one of the 31 key economic indicators featured in the annual Measures of Growth Report. Each month this blog features a story that…
Press Release: MDF Awarded $500,000 from the Northern Border Regional Commission to Launch Thriving Community Model Pilot Program
Augusta, Maine — January 13, 2026 — Maine Development Foundation (MDF) is pleased to announce an award of $500,000 from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to launch a three-year…
MDF President & CEO, Yellow Light Breen, Featured Panelist on Maine Calling Show
MDF’s President & CEO, Yellow Light Breen, was a featured panelist on Maine Public’s call-in show, Maine Calling, on Monday, January 5. He joined host…
MDF’s Maine Downtown Center Awards $600,000 in Sub-Grants To Four Historic Preservation Projects
AUGUSTA, ME – December 16, 2025 – MDF’s Maine Downtown Center (MDC) is pleased to award a total of $600,000 through the REvitalizeME Downtown National…
2025 Measures of Growth Report Highlights Overall Economic Growth and Calls for Collective Action to Address Challenges
Edgecomb, Maine – November 19, 2025 The nonpartisan Maine Economic Growth Council today released its 31st annual Measures of Growth report – a comprehensive snapshot…
MDF Welcomes Newly Elected 2025-2026 Board of Directors and Officers
Augusta, Maine — November 10, 2025 — The Maine Development Foundation (MDF), a non-partisan, statewide driver of sustainable economic growth and prosperity in Maine, is…
Press Release: MDF’s Maine Downtown Center Announces Annual Awards for Standout Community Project, Small Business, and Individual
Augusta, MAINE — October 17, 2025 — The Maine Downtown Center, a program of Maine Development Foundation (MDF), is thrilled to announce awards recognizing a…