Sunrise County Economic Council

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Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine, by working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens. Our Mission

The Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine, by

working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens. Our History

SCEC was founded in 1993 by a group of business and community leaders and actively promotes a grassroots approach to economic and community development. By seeking common ground, working across traditional political, municipal and economic boundaries, the Council is working with Washington County residents to build a brighter future.

08/27/2026

Calling all interested and future Aquaculture Business Owners
Are you interested in starting an Aquaculture business in Maine?
Do you have an existing early stage startup Aquaculture business in Maine?
Are you wondering what resources are available to help you grow?
Aquaculture Preflight is a great fit for you!
Apply before September 16, 2026 _Link in Bio

🌲 Learn from the people who know Maine's forest industry firsthand!Hear directly from professionals working across Maine...
08/25/2026

🌲 Learn from the people who know Maine's forest industry firsthand!

Hear directly from professionals working across Maine's forest products sector and discover what's possible.

✔ Free | Online | Self-paced | Open to everyone

👉 Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/Gl8rlY8

🚀 Thinking about starting a business? Already own one? Curious about entrepreneurship?Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathwa...
08/24/2026

🚀 Thinking about starting a business? Already own one? Curious about entrepreneurship?

Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways is back this fall!

Join us for 20 FREE online workshops covering marketing, branding, pricing, cash flow, hiring, financing, AI, and more.

Choose the workshops that interest you OR complete the full program and coursework to earn 3 college credits at no cost!

📅 September 17–November 19
💻 Thursdays | Online

Whether you're exploring an idea, running a business, or simply want to learn more, this series is for YOU!

👉 Register: https://mainestreetbusiness.org/partners-in-entrepreneurial-pathways-1-0/

💡 Do you know what resources are available to help your business move forward?Join us next Wednesday for a FREE Business...
08/18/2026

💡 Do you know what resources are available to help your business move forward?

Join us next Wednesday for a FREE Business Round Table with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Maine APEX Accelerator.

Bring your questions, make connections, and learn about resources that can help with financing, business development, government contracting, and more.

📅 August 26 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
📍 MaineStreet Business Building, Machias

👉 Register: https://loom.ly/CgXa03k

🌲 What comes to mind when you think of Maine's forest industry?There's a lot more to it than you might realize.One parti...
08/17/2026

🌲 What comes to mind when you think of Maine's forest industry?

There's a lot more to it than you might realize.

One participant said the course broadened their awareness of the many ways people can diversify within Maine's forest industry.

What might you discover?

✔ Free | Online | Self-paced | Open to everyone

👉 Register: https://loom.ly/Gl8rlY8

08/13/2026

FFD alumni continues to impact the communities we serve. The The John T. Gorman Foundation's Summer Newsletter features an article about Healthy Acadia's PROSPER program at the Passamaquoddy communities of Sipayalk and Motahkomikuk. FFD alumni Magen Sockbasin is one of the newest PROSPER Health Navi...

🏠 Have you ever thought about renovating an older home, building a small rental property, or taking on a housing project...
08/10/2026

🏠 Have you ever thought about renovating an older home, building a small rental property, or taking on a housing project, but weren’t sure where to start?

Sunrise County Economic Council is exploring a new Small-Scale Housing Developer Training Program for late fall/early winter.

And you don’t have to think of yourself as a “developer.” If you’re a builder, contractor, property owner, landlord, investor, community member, or simply have an idea, property, or interest in creating more housing in Washington County, we want to hear from you.

Ready to build something bigger?

Take our brief survey and let us know what would be helpful to you: https://loom.ly/kphPg2Q

💼 Looking for funding, business resources, or expert guidance to help your business grow?Join us for a FREE Business Rou...
08/05/2026

💼 Looking for funding, business resources, or expert guidance to help your business grow?

Join us for a FREE Business Round Table with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Maine APEX Accelerator to learn about programs and resources designed to help your business succeed.

Whether you're interested in SBA loan guarantee programs, business development assistance, access to capital, government contracting opportunities, or simply want to learn more about the resources available through SBA and Maine APEX, this roundtable is a great opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and discover resources that can help move your business forward.

👉 Register today: https://loom.ly/CgXa03k

🌲 You don't have to be an expert to get started!Curious about Maine's forest industry? Whether you're exploring careers,...
08/05/2026

🌲 You don't have to be an expert to get started!

Curious about Maine's forest industry? Whether you're exploring careers, thinking about entrepreneurship, own woodland, or just want to learn more, this free online course was created for beginners.

✔ Free
✔ Online
✔ Self-paced
✔ Open to everyone

Ready to explore what's possible?

👉 Register today: https://loom.ly/Gl8rlY8

Address

7 Ames Way
Machias, ME
04654

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12072550983

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