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The State of Maine plans to use CARES Act relief funding to help our economy recover from the impacts of the global pandemic by supporting Maine-based businesses and non-profit organizations through an Economic Recovery Grant Program. Applications for Phase 2 will be accepted through Friday, October 23, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. with grants expected to be awarded in late November. Find the application through the link below, on the right hand side - the downloadable PDF is now available.
Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program | Department of Economic and Community Development
www.maine.gov
Maine’s Path to Recovery In addition to the threat to public health, the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the global business environment, causing severe supply-chain disruptions, reduced consumer spending, and unprecedented losses that are felt across all sectors. U.S. industries are n...In July, out-of-state sales were up 5.5% over July 2019; August showed a 9.7% increase over the previous year. Of the 2,166 single-family homes sold in August, 707 were bought by out-of-staters. Last year, 2,138 were sold in August, with 482 going to out-of-state buyers.
Maine home sales may beat 2019, driven by out-of-state buyers, low interest rates
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Despite a downward trend in home sales in April, May and June spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, the market has bounced back and is close to eclipsing 2019's record year.Today is the day! The Blitz Bangor conference for small business owners and entrepreneurs starts today at 12:30PM. Check out their page to sign up before its too late!
Virtual conference offers small biz owners free advice
www.wabi.tv
Over the last 3 years, Blitz, has worked to get small business owners together.There are many local relief programs across the state of Maine that are offering small grants, loans, and resources to help you and your small business stay afloat as you cope with the impacts of Coronavirus. Check out the Maine Small Business Development Centers' website below for a convenient list!
Local Relief for Maine Small Businesses | Maine SBDC
www.mainesbdc.org
There are many local programs in Maine that are offering small grants, loans, and resources to help your small business stay afloat during the pandemic.In case you missed it - here is the interview with our new homeowner Betty Taggett - ACAP and MaineHousing Services Recipient. Congratulations again!!!
Aroostook Community Matters - New Home to Deserving Limestone Couple
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In this edition of Aroostook Community Matters, we feature the collaborative Housing Support Services of ACAP, MaineHousing, and MaineStream Finance -- and how a Limestone couple received a brand new house, that they now call home.