Eastern Maine – Katahdin region native Michael Elliott has been selected by Eastern Maine Development as the Katahdin Region Economic Development Director. In this newly created role, he will help...
Virtual Workshops Position Job Seekers for Success by Boosting Their Understanding of Services, Career Options, Job Search Strategies and More BANGOR, ME – In a time of economic uncertainty, Eastern...
Eastern Maine Development Corporation recently launched the Penobscot and Piscataquis Regional Planning Commission, attended by state and regional leaders representing both counties. This commission was the result of coordinated efforts...
Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) and Katahdin Region partners are opening promising career pathways for newly trained health care workers, and expanding the pool of in-demand skilled employees for this...
Offering Paid Training with Extensive Services, Leading to Work Experiences, EMDC’s ‘Young Mainer’s Workforce Academy’ to Launch June 18th BANGOR, ME – Seeking to bolster the workforce and provide additional...
Eastern Maine – One year after announcing new President & CEO, Lee Umphrey, EMDC continues to evolve with a brand refresh and new website. This is EMDC’s first website redesign...
The “Connecting with Opportunities Initiative” Provides Financial Support and Individualized Support with Education, Training and Finding Meaningful Employment BANGOR, ME – Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) President and CEO Lee...
Statewide – Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s Maine PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) program is celebrating the success of their clients, offering networking opportunities, and welcoming businesses to free workshops and...
The award is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration’s CARES Act Recovery Assistance BANGOR, ME – Municipalities and businesses in Eastern Maine are getting a boost...
Piscataquis County – Theresa Mudgett, Career Pathways Manager in Dover-Foxcroft, has retired after 31 years of providing Workforce Development services. Theresa began her career in Workforce Development in 1988 with...
A unanimous vote by the Central Western Maine Workforce Development Board (CWMWDB)will provide funding for Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) to offer workforce services to people and businesses in Androscoggin,...
Who: Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Bangor Housing, Bangor CareerCenter, Maine Department of Labor What: Resource and Career Fair When: Friday, October 25th, 6:30pm to 8:00 p.m. Where: Bangor Housing Community...
Eastern Maine Development Corporation Reimagines Employment Preparation for Young People through Innovative “Learn and Earn” Opportunity during the Pandemic Eastern Maine – Through new and continued partnerships with community organizations,...
Who: Ana-Marie Garcia, Data Dissemination Specialist with the Customer Liaison and Marketing Services Office at the Census Bureau in New York What: U.S Census Data Academy When: Monday, September 23rd,...
In their continued role of providing hands-on services to businesses, communities and people, Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) announces four new hires. Nicole Buckner joins team EMDC as a workforce...
EMDC was one of 66 organizations nationwide recognized with a 2019 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). President & CEO, Lee Umphrey, was honored to accept...
Kick-Off Information Session to Highlight the State’s New Effort to Provide Financial Support and Guidance with Education, Training and Securing Meaningful Employment BANGOR, ME – The Central Western Maine Workforce...
Bangor – Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) is pleased to welcome Loan Officer/Credit Analyst, Tom Stewart, to their lending department. Tom brings over 20 years of industry experience to their...
EMDC to host virtual Information Session for interested businesses, non-profits and partners on Thursday, September 3rd at 10:00am via Zoom Eastern Maine – Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) has been...
Eastern Maine Development Corporation is currently requesting proposals for the snow removal, sanding and ice melt services for the winter months of 2019-2020 (November 2019– April 2020). General Conditions The...
By Doug Dunbar, EMDC Workforce Development Specialist Hope and connections. They’re needed more than ever, but often seem distant and out of reach in this uncertain time. For individuals in...
Bangor – Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC), Four Directions Development Corporation (FDDC), MaineStream Finance, New Ventures Maine, SCORE, Maine Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC), and Scratchpad Accelerator have joined together...
Eastern Maine Development Corporation is pleased to recognize partners who join them in promoting economic vibrancy through collaboration and delivery of hands-on services at their Annual Community Awards Ceremony on...
Enhanced services will connect more businesses with EMDC’s $2.8 million U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Revolving Loan Fund program funded by the CARES Act Statewide – Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s...
Grant Awarded to EMDC to provide technical assistance to businesses in the City of Eastport & Raye’s Mustard Mill Eastport, Maine – Raye’s Mustard Mill Museum of Eastport received significant...
Who: State Representative Lois Reckitt, sponsor of Maine’s ERA legislation; City of Bangor Mayor, Clare Davitt; Eastern Maine Development Corporation President & CEO, Lee Umphrey What: Forum for Maine’s ERA...
EMDC provided technical assistance to 660 businesses and non-profits, and distributed a total of $28.4 million since November 13th Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis and Waldo Counties – Phase 2 of funding...
Bangor, ME – Following an extensive national search, the Board of Directors of Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) voted unanimously on July 26, 2018 to hire Lee Umphrey as EMDC’s...
Fox ABC Maine BANGOR- The Eastern Maine Development Corporation held an event to discuss Maine’s Equal Rights Amendment. State Representative Lois Reckitt, the bills sponsor, and Bangor City Council Chair,...
EAST MILLINOCKET – Work on the East Millinocket mill site continues and so does the support to get the work done. Katahdin Region Development Board Executive Director Mike Elliott...
Eastern Maine – Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) is pleased to announce that Russell Begin will join the organization as Chief Financial Officer on November 19th. The non-profit has also...
Media Advisory For Immediate ReleaseNathan Sykes: Retire Before College Who: Nathan Sykes, best-selling author, award-winning marketer, teen entrepreneur, and founder of the leading monthly retainer marketing agency Howdy Interactive What:...
Katahdin Region – The communities of East Millinocket, Medway and Millinocket have collaborated on one of the State of Maine’s first multi-jurisdictional comprehensive plans. Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) provided...
Eastern Maine – Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) is hiring an Economic Development Director to serve the Katahdin Region. The position will be the catalyst to Katahdin region economic development...
U.S. DOL Grant to Strengthen Maine Workforce Development Efforts, Helping People Impacted and Mitigating the Crisis by Bolstering Health Care Occupations BANGOR, ME – Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) President...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2021 Contact: Matthew Felling (King) 202-257-7345 Annie Clark (Collins) 202-224-2523 Maine lost an estimated 636 lives—a new record— in 2021 due to overdoses WASHINGTON, D.C....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristin Harmon kharmon@emdc.org • (207) 942-6389 Eastern Maine – Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC) is launching a new Youth Work Experience Program for individuals who reside...
#TeamEMDC is practicing social distancing and working from home. Our #WorkingFromHome series follows team members that continue to assist and support, businesses, communities and workers from home.
EMDC is excited to introduce the Economic Recovery Implementation Hub, an initiative designed to support Maine’s emerging businesses. We understand that new ventures face unique challenges especially in the wake...
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