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Economic development & growth in Central Maine - C.M.G.C.
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"Central Maine is being discovered. The possibilities are here - The attitude is ready. There's access to the state's leadership. The work force is top notch."

--Doug Cutchin, President of the Sheridan Corporation.

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EDUCATION:
Maine was recently ranked #1 in the nation for primary education and has one of the highest high school graduation rates in the United States. Central Maine offers quality post-secondary institutions including Colby College, Thomas College and Kennebec Valley Community College.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
Central Maine's state-of-the-art telecommunications network, including fiber optic and high speed technology, means your products and information will promptly get where they need to go.

   
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TRANSPORTATION:

    Interstate/Highway: I-95/Maine Turnpike

    Hub Airports: Bangor International Airport, 50 miles; Portland International Jetport, 60 miles

    Regional Commercial & Charter Airports: Waterville: Robert A. LaFleur Municipal Airport; Augusta Airport, 17 miles.

    Freight Rail Service: Springfield Terminal Railway Intermodal Facility: Waterville Intermodal Facility

REAL ESTATE:
The Central Maine region offers real estate options to suit all types of business needs. Within our region you'll find competitively priced office, manufacturing, high-tech and retail space as well as land ready for a build-to-suit option.

   
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL MAINE Avg. Lease Rate Per Square Foot, Triple Net
Class A Office Space $7.50-$10.00 per SF NNN
Light Industrial/ Manufacturing/Warehouse $4.00-$6.00 per SF NNN
Retail/Street Retail/Service $6.00-$10.00 per SF NNN

WORK FORCE
Our central geographic location provides access to one of the largest labor markets in Maine with over 75,000 trained workers. Employers testify to a strong work ethic, high productivity and low turnover. Maine people have long been known for their Yankee ingenuity.
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Largest Central Maine Employers Employs
Maine General Medical Center1,182
Colby College655
Huhtamaki600
HealthReach Network400
Wal-mart Super Center400
Inland Hospital 375
Hannaford Supermarket350
L.L. Bean300
Central Maine Railroad250
Shaw's Supermarket 180
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Fairfield
Oakland
$31,303
$32,700
Waterville
Winslow
$26,816
$35,580
PER CAPITA INCOME
Fairfield
Oakland
$15,071
$20,741
Waterville
Winslow
$16,430
$18,501
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Employment by Industry SectorIndustryTotal% of Total
piechart Finance, Insurance & Real Estate1,7102.78%
Construction 2,580 4.70%
Transportation & Public Utilities 2,610 4.25%
Manufacturing 5,310 8.64%
Trade 14,490 23.57%
Government 17,120 27.85%
Services1,7102.78%