FocusMaine - About

Values

We are a unifying presence, coalescing disparate groups to accomplish shared goals.

We are committed to creating a more durable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive economy and to the responsible use and protection of Maine’s resources.

We are a dynamic, data-driven, forward-looking force for progress in Maine.

Our actions are grounded in truth, trust, kindness, and integrity.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Everyone benefits when everyone is included.

FocusMaine was built on a simple premise: by catalyzing job creation in high-growth sectors in Maine, we can create opportunity for people and prosperity for families and communities across Maine. To fully achieve this goal, we recognize that we must address longstanding, systemic, and institutional barriers that stand in our way. This includes racism in all its forms and other patterns of exclusion that narrow possibilities and unfairly limit potential.

This is central to our mission because everyone benefits when everyone is included. Working with FocusMaine’s Leadership Team, advisory teams, and partners, we are listening and learning, and putting our commitment to a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive economy into action. This includes expanding our diversity programming, launching the EQUIP program that provides stipends to support black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) students engaged in career exploration through our Maine Career Catalyst program; working with our partners on a shared commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in programs funded by FocusMaine; and elevating the voices and stories of women and BIPOC leaders who are creating and finding opportunity in our sectors.

Building an economy that works for everyone is a journey, not a destination. Our efforts to foster and support environments that value diversity of thoughts, perspective, and experience are ongoing. We welcome the opportunity to hear from you and invite you to join us in this important work.

Measuring Impact in Growing Maine's Economy

We are laser-focused on creating and measuring our impact. Our program partners regularly report programmatic impact, and leading economists track metrics at the sector level. We seek input from industry, academic, and policy leaders to ensure we are investing our funds to create the most effective results.

$170

MILLION

IN SALES REVENUE

$46

MILLION

IN EARNINGS

468

DIRECT JOBS

IN FOOD AND BIOSCIENCE

472

INDIRECT/INDUCED JOBS

IN FOOD AND BIOSCIENCE