The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and Governor's Account Executive Jaimie Logan will take part in a small business forum on June 21 in Wiscasset. 

Since 2011 DECD and its team of Governor's Account Executives have assisted numerous businesses looking to start-up, expand or relocate here in the State of Maine. The Account Executives serve as a one-stop resource for businesses dealing with a variety of issues, such as; site location, permitting and licensing, funding, or workforce training.

"This is all about making Maine a more competitive place to do business and provide real assistance to those businesses looking to expand or relocate to Maine," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "My team of Account Executives serves as Maine's business ambassadors by helping attract new private investment and facilitating job creation across our great state."

State, federal and regional business and economic development agencies will present up-to-date information on a variety of programs and services available to small businesses at the Small Business Forum. The event will take place Tuesday, June 21 at the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC), 297 Bath Road, Wiscasset, from 8 to 10 a.m.

The panel will discuss various financing tools, including: state business incentives, loan programs, IRS support services, and much more. In addition, topics will cover business development and planning resources to help small businesses grow, whether well-established or just getting started.

"Maine is a great place to do business and I look forward to meeting one-on-one with current and future job creators," said Governor's Account Executive Jaimie Logan.

Following the panel presentations, there will be time for Q&A, one-on-one conversations and networking. If you would like to attend, at no cost, please RSVP by email to mbarnes@lcrpc.org or call 1-207-882-5984.

Maine DECD partners with local and state resources to support business growth, expansion, start-up and attraction, please visit our website at: www.maine.gov/decd/.