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Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine, by working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens. Our Mission

The Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine, by working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens. Our History

SCEC was founded in 1993 by a group of business and community leaders and actively promotes a grassroots approach to economic and community development. By seeking common ground, working across traditional political, municipal and economic boundaries, the Council is working with Washington County residents to build a brighter future.

🚀 Partners continues this Thursday, October 1 with two more FREE workshops!This week, we’re talking about what makes you...
09/28/2026

🚀 Partners continues this Thursday, October 1 with two more FREE workshops!

This week, we’re talking about what makes your business stand out and the kind of culture you create from the very beginning.

💡 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Your Value Proposition: Why Customers Choose You
with Ruth Feldman of CEI Women's Business Center

🤝 3:45–5:00 p.m. | Intentional Culture from the Start: Building a Healthy Work Environment
with Matt Lacasse of Deep Cove Marine Services and Jessica Crowley, Realtor with Homes & Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group

Join us for one session or both!
👉 Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/c1W2ulQ

🎉 Another great week of Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!A huge thank you to Peter Piconi of Sunrise County Economic...
09/28/2026

🎉 Another great week of Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!

A huge thank you to Peter Piconi of Sunrise County Economic Council for presenting Business Building Blocks: Starting from the Ground Up and to Rob Brown of Cooperative Development Institute for presenting Management Strategies: Leading with Confidence.

Thank you both for sharing your time, expertise, and practical advice with our participants!

There’s lots more to come! Check out upcoming sessions and join us: https://loom.ly/c1W2ulQ

Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways is made possible in partnership with Washington County Community College (WCCC), with funding from federal Congressionally Directed Spending (FY2024) and the Northern Border Regional Commission, and with support from more than 50 business partners and leaders across Maine who share their time and expertise with our participants.

🌲 There’s a lot to know about Maine’s forest products industry!This free course brings it all together, from the forest ...
09/23/2026

🌲 There’s a lot to know about Maine’s forest products industry!

This free course brings it all together, from the forest to the businesses, people, careers, and opportunities connected to the industry.

See what you could discover.

✔ Free | Online | Self-paced | Open to everyone

👉 Register: https://loom.ly/N4irz4k

🚀 Partners continues this Thursday, September 24 with two more FREE workshops!Whether you're shaping a business idea or ...
09/21/2026

🚀 Partners continues this Thursday, September 24 with two more FREE workshops!

Whether you're shaping a business idea or already managing a business, this week's sessions have something for you:

🧱 2:00–3:30 p.m. | Business Building Blocks: Starting from the Ground Up
with Peter Piconi of Sunrise County Economic Council

💡 3:45–5:00 p.m. | Management Strategies: Leading with Confidence
with Rob Brown of Cooperative Development Institute

Join us for one session or both!

Register: https://loom.ly/c1W2ulQ

🎉 What a great way to kick off Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!A huge thank you to David Green of SCORE Mentors Mai...
09/18/2026

🎉 What a great way to kick off Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways!

A huge thank you to David Green of SCORE Mentors Maine for presenting Be Your Own Boss: Is Entrepreneurship Right for You? and to Karin Petrin of Karifin Partners, LLC, Matt Dana of Quoddy Spray Foam, and Heather Vose of The Ruff House for joining us for Learn from the Pros: Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs.

Thank you all for sharing your experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice with our participants. We couldn't have asked for a better start to this fall's program!

There’s lots more to come! Check out upcoming sessions and join us: https://loom.ly/c1W2ulQ

Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways is made possible in partnership with Washington County Community College (WCCC), with funding from federal Congressionally Directed Spending (FY2024) and the Northern Border Regional Commission, and with the support of more than 50 business partners and leaders from across Maine who share their time and expertise with our participants.

🦞 If you fish for a living or depend on Maine’s lobster industry, now is the time to speak up.NOAA Fisheries is gatherin...
09/18/2026

🦞 If you fish for a living or depend on Maine’s lobster industry, now is the time to speak up.

NOAA Fisheries is gathering early public input on potential future whale-protection measures affecting American lobster and Jonah crab fisheries. No specific rules have been proposed yet.

Fishermen, crew members, families, wharves, dealers, processors, suppliers, and others connected to the industry are encouraged to explain what works on the water and how future changes could affect their livelihoods and communities.

Comments are due October 16, 2026.

Need help? Stop by the MaineStreet Business Building in Machias on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We can help you prepare and submit your comment.

Don’t assume someone else will say it. Your experience matters.

🔗 https://loom.ly/H9heCig

🌲 18 workshops. One course. A whole lot to discover!Curious about Maine’s forest products sector? Learn directly from in...
09/09/2026

🌲 18 workshops. One course. A whole lot to discover!

Curious about Maine’s forest products sector?

Learn directly from industry professionals and explore the people, businesses, careers, and resources that make up this important Maine industry.

✔ Free | Online | Self-paced | Open to everyone

👉 Register:https://loom.ly/-CCjTh8

Wishing everyone a Happy Labor Day weekend! SCEC and MaineStreet Business Building offices are closed today, Monday, Sep...
09/07/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Labor Day weekend!

SCEC and MaineStreet Business Building offices are closed today, Monday, September 7, and will reopen Tuesday, September 8. (MaineStreet Business Building members have access to the building as usual).

SCEC is Hiring!Position: Loan Program Manager, based out of Machias with a hybrid work modelThe Loan Program Manager ser...
09/04/2026

SCEC is Hiring!

Position: Loan Program Manager, based out of Machias with a hybrid work model

The Loan Program Manager serves as a primary customer-facing lender across SCEC’s loan programs, with responsibility for outreach, borrower intake, underwriting and credit recommendations, closing and loan documentation, servicing, portfolio management, loan workout, and loss mitigation as needed.

Primary qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or at least five (5) years’ relevant experience in a related professional field such as business administration or finance. More extensive experience in the government contracting and/or the financial services industry is strongly preferred.

Interested in applying? Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected] by Monday, September 28 at 5:00 p.m.

More more details, please visit sunrisecounty.org/employment

SCEC is an equal opportunity employer and designated recovery-friendly workplace.

🦞 Have something to say about the future of Maine’s lobster fishery, but not sure how to submit a public comment?SCEC is...
09/03/2026

🦞 Have something to say about the future of Maine’s lobster fishery, but not sure how to submit a public comment?

SCEC is here to help!

Starting September 9, stop by the MaineStreet Business Building in Machias on Wednesdays from 11 AM–1 PM. We can help you navigate the public comment process and make sure your own voice is heard.

📅 Public comments are open through October 16, 2026.

👉 Learn more and get guidance on preparing your comments:
https://loom.ly/H9heCig

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7 Ames Way
Machias, ME
04654

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12072550983

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