FOCUSMAINE PUBLISHES 2018-2023 IMPACT REPORT
Read MoreLike many of you, FocusMaine’s team is taking stock of the year behind us and looking forward to the year ahead. We’re also reflecting on the spirit of so many people who sustained us through this most difficult of years. Click green heading to read more
As we head into Thanksgiving, we are thankful for so many things. That’s why we are sharing some of the groundbreaking work led by our partners. Despite everything that 2020 has thrown our way, together, we remain resolute in our commitment. By unlocking jobs in high potential sectors,…
FocusMaine, a private sector-led initiative to accelerate the creation of quality jobs in Maine, announced that it has received a multimillion-dollar, multi-year grant from the Harold Alfond™ Foundation to spur job growth across the state in sectors that hold tremendous economic potential: the life sciences, agriculture, and aquaculture. The grant, totaling $5.18M over three years, affirms the meaningful impact FocusMaine has already had since launching its programmatic work three years ago.
The Harold Alfond Foundation today announced more than $500 million dollars of new grant investments in Maine people and institutions to help grow the state’s workforce and economy and support quality health care. These new investments build on the Foundation’s long-standing commitment to provide opportunity for the people…
FocusMaine’s job creation strategy is dedicated to building the bench of successful businesses that will help our economy grow and add value to Maine’s food bounty. This month, we are sharing the great news about the winners in two industry-specific Top Gun programs implemented by our partners Gulf of…
This month, two of FocusMaine’s initiatives have reached significant milestones, and we wanted to share these successes with you. In the coming months, you’ll be hearing more from us as we launch our next three-year plan to work alongside partners and to help grow and sustain jobs at…
When FocusMaine identified Maine’s Food Economy as one of our big bets to create jobs across the state, we had no idea how important this choice would be today. Food security, resilient food systems, and healthy foods have always been important. More than ever, we know that the…
With summer around the corner, post-secondary students across Maine are considering their summer plans for work, internships or other opportunities. This year, however, looks very different. In Maine, and across the country, businesses are rethinking how they engage interns and how they build their talent pipeline while retaining…
Today, Maine’s Congressional Delegation and the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a $2 million Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) award to the State of Maine to help it develop an industry-led roadmap and action plan for economic growth and greater resiliency in its marine economy. The award provides…
FocusMaine’s Strength Comes From Its Innovative Partnership Model Working with seven mission-aligned partners, FocusMaine works at the intersection of global trends and Maine’s unique assets. Our efforts are oriented toward one north star: job creation. Each organization plays a unique role, and together, we are stronger. Our accomplishments…