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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
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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.
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN
CENTRAL MAINE
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Avg. Lease Rate
Per Square Foot, Triple Net
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Class A Office Space | $7.50-$10.00 per SF NNN
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Light Industrial/
Manufacturing/Warehouse | $4.00-$6.00 per SF NNN
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Retail/Street Retail/Service | $6.00-$10.00 per SF NNN
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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 Center | 1,182 |
| Colby College | 655 |
| Huhtamaki | 600 |
| HealthReach Network | 400 |
| Wal-mart Super Center | 400 |
| Inland Hospital | 375 |
| Hannaford Supermarket | 350 |
| L.L. Bean | 300 |
| Central Maine Railroad | 250 |
| Shaw's Supermarket | 180
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| MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME |
Fairfield
Oakland | $31,303
$32,700 |
Waterville
Winslow | $26,816
$35,580 |
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| PER CAPITA INCOME |
Fairfield
Oakland | $15,071
$20,741 |
Waterville
Winslow | $16,430
$18,501 |
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| Employment by Industry Sector | Industry | Total | % of Total |
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Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 1,710 | 2.78% |
| 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% |
| Services | 1,710 | 2.78% |
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