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January, 2012: Central Maine Growth Council (CMGC): "Growing A Strong Economy .... Connecting Private/Public Sectors With Resources ...." 

Welcome to Maine's Commercial & Logistical Hub and Home of the Business WOWF Factor! Waterville, Oakland, Winslow, Fairfield. CMGC offers the following:

Growing Businesses, Actively Meeting with Businesses - Business Visitation Program with Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, Expanding Workforce, Connecting Private/Public Sectors With Resources, Promoting Entrepreneurship, Utilizing Integrated Marketing, Fostering Innovation, Providing CFO  "Cash Flow Oxygen".  

Collaborating Organizations: Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, Waterville Development Corporation, First Park, Waterville Main Street, Workforce Investment Board, Kennebec Valley Entrepreneurial Network, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, and more.

Partnering Academic Institutions Include: Colby College, Thomas College, Kennebec Valley Community College.

CMGC's Private/Public Member Investors Include: Corporations, Businesses, Colleges, Hospitals, Financial Institutions, Municipalities, and Non-Profit Organizations.

Cultural and Recreational Amenities to Converge & Create, Ready Workforce and Tailored Training Opportunities, One of Largest Labor Markets in Maine.
 
Information and Incentives Conduit for Businesses Seeking to Expand and Relocate, Real Estate Options for All Business Needs, Site Selection Matching

New Enthusiasm, Focus, Strategic Action Plan, and More! CMGC and its Private/Public Partners are Engaged and Committed to "Growing A Strong Regional Economy" in Central Maine. Stay Tuned for More Economic Development Updates: Job Creation, Projects, Initiatives, Events, and More!

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Waterville, Maine 04901
Phone: 207-680-7300
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Our Communities


Waterville
The City of Waterville, located along the banks of the Kennebec River, has a population of over 16,000 and is the service center hub of the Central Maine region. Waterville abounds with tradition and rich heritage. This bustling urban community, known as the Elm City, has been historically important in the development of the Kennebec Valley region. Waterville is home to the famous Waterville Opera House and boasts two outstanding post-secondary educational institutions: Thomas College and Colby College.

Oakland
Known as the "Gateway to the Belgrade Lakes", Oakland is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The attractiveness of the lakes makes Oakland a summertime hub. A strong, vibrant community with over 6,000 people, Oakland is the home to FirstPark-Maine's premier business and technology center. FirstPark is ready to provide suitable locations for the emerging businesses of the 21st century.

Fairfield
Fairfield is home to some of the oldest and most beautiful historic sites recorded in the National Historic Register. Spanning 55 square miles, Fairfield is the largest of the four towns and is home to approximately 6,700 residents. In addition to having numerous dairy farms, Fairfield is home to Kennebec Valley Community College and the Thomas M. Teague Biotechnology Center-a state-of-the-art incubator for the biotechnology industry.

Winslow
Situated at the confluence of the Kennebec and Sebasticook Rivers, the town of Winslow affords quiet suburban living with all its amenities. More than 7,800 residents live in Winslow, which provides excellent commercial, industrial, and residential opportunities. The town also boasts outstanding athletic programs and excellent recreational facilities.