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Economic Development
The Economic Development Department (EDD) is focused on cultivating a healthy and vibrant economic climate in the City of Portland. We strive to maintain and grow a diversified tax base that supports strong employment opportunities, while positioning Portland to compete in the global marketplace.
Comprehensive assistance is available to businesses at every stage of development and growth, whether just starting up, expanding or relocating to the city. Our services are designed to streamline doing business in Portland and are free and confidential.
Comprehensive assistance is available to businesses at every stage of development and growth, whether just starting up, expanding or relocating to the city. Our services are designed to streamline doing business in Portland and are free and confidential.
Related Documents
- Portland Technology Park Marketing Brochure 4-2019
- Portland Ocean Terminal-Public Process and Redev Options to EDC on 3-20-2018
- State of Portland Economy - July 2018
- Presentation on E. Waterfront Integrated Work Plan 4-5-16
- Final Portland Economic Development Plan - August 2011
- Updated Work Plan for 2018-2019
- Updated Work Plan for 2016/2017
- Updated Work Plan for 2014/2015
- Guide to Doing Business in Portland
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Economic Development
Physical Address
389 Congress Street
Room 308
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207-874-8683Fax: 207-756-8217
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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