Who are we?

The Central Maine Growth Council is central Maine's only non-profit public/private partnership dedicated to collaborative economic development.

What is our mission?

To foster a robust regional economy fueled by a genuine collaboration among governments, businesses and residents, resulting in a highly desirable multi-town community in which to live, work and raise a family. We accomplish this by:

• Proactively marketing Central Maine as a viable business location
• Assembling and disseminating pertinent economic development information about the region
• Both working with and assisting local businesses and assisting prospects/site selectors interested in this area

How can we help?

The CMGC serves as a conduit for information and resources to businesses and industries seeking to locate or expand in central Maine. We do provide a variety of services and information to:

• Assist our businesses and communities
• Gather & provide economic information, such as commercial real estate and demographics
• Coordinate economic development efforts in the region
• Work with both the public and private sectors to encourage collaboration
• Educate the public about the economy and economic development activities
• Advocate for issues that impact our business community

Central Maine Growth Council

Board Members:

President/Chair: Scott Bullock of MaineGeneral Health
Vice President/Vice Chair: Laura Hudson of Kennebec Savings Bank
Secretary: Susan Giguere of Care and Comfort
Treasurer: Steve Dyer of the Town of Oakland
Rob Bartlett of Wrabacon, Inc.
Paul Blanchette of the Town of Fairfield
Doug Cutchin of the Sheridan Corporation
Mike Heavener of the Town of Winslow
Reg Perry of Perry, Fitts, Boulette & Fitton
Mike Roy of the City of Waterville
Lucille Zelenkewich of Merrill Merchants Bank

Ex-Officio Members:

James Batey of the Somerset County Economic Development Corporation.
John Butera of CMGC
Lenny Dow of KRDA/FirstPark
Kimberly Lindlof of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth Young of Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG)

Office Staff: