BUSINESS ASSISTANCE SERVICES

The Lincoln County Economic Development Office (LCEDO) is the service delivery organization for business assistance in Lincoln County. LCEDO provides access to a full menu of assistance services through its affiliations with the Lincoln County Commissioners, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) and the State of Maine's Department of Economic and Community Development. These services include financing, venture capital, business counseling, and technical training for employees.

Need help identifying the appropriate type of business assistance? There are a wide range of programs and services available to help Lincoln County businesses. LCEDO's works with local business leaders, municipal officials, state economic development professionals, as well as the local and regional economic and community development service agencies to provide a single point of service for identifying and packaging the right business assistance for your enterprise.

Expanding or relocating your business? For businesses looking to expand or update existing facilities, grow into new facilities, or relocate to Lincoln County, LCEDO offers assistance and information on: · Site location and costs · Demographic data · Labor availability, training programs, and wages · Local tax incentives · Infrastructure financing · Business permits and licenses

Need research assistance? LCEDO's affiliation with CEI and state and federal agencies provides your business with a direct link to business statistics, area tax rates, local and national demographic, economic, and housing trends, industry sector information, regulatory guidelines, as well as other program information relevant to the development of your business.

Need professional advice on how to start or grow your business? Through its affiliation with the Maine Small Business Development Center at CEI, LCEDO can arrange business counseling sessions. Experienced business counselors provide one-on-one assistance in management, marketing, business start-up, organization and planning, with an emphasis on financial forecasting and financing preparation. Confidentiality is assured and there is no charge for the service. LCEDO, in coordination with CEI, the Service Corps of Retired Exectutives, area chambers of commerce and local businesses, sponsors a series of work shops throughout Lincoln County. Topics include starting your own business, managing growth, human resource issues, utility pricing and access to power, access to new markets, and utilizing the Internet.

LCEDO can help you with all of these services and more. LCEDO can help your business get started, find financing and venture capital, find more information on employer assisted affordable housing, and gain direct access to state and federal resources. A phone call or visit may be all that separates your business and the right assistance for your needs. Stop by our offices or call and tell us how to help you! Also see: Coastal Enterprises, Inc., and Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.