Greater East Grand Economic Council

05/29/2026

Listen in to learn about our 2026 Business Grant Challenge!

04/15/2026

The Greater East Grand Economic Council excited to announce the official launch of our Business Grant Challenge. Our goal is to help create new jobs and expand the services that make our region a great place to live and work.

We’re offering professional support to help you prepare your plan and polish your pitch. Whether you’re a startup or a long-standing local business ready for your next chapter, we want to hear from you!

Follow the link below to learn more!

The GEGEC Business Grant Challenge is now open for applications! Your Vision. Our Region. Let’s Build it Together.

10/18/2024

Broadband Project Update for the Greater East Grand Region - October 10, 2024

We are excited to let you know that the network build has been completed and the final phase is underway! Over the next four weeks, Fidium will turn on and test the network “electronics” which generate the light that travels across the newly placed fiber. This is essential in order to make sure that the broadband signals meet Fidium’s service standards. Once this is complete, service will be available to the areas that have not yet received a notice about installation scheduling.

Please note:
-All customers should pre-order services at https://www.fidiumfiber.com/
-If you are a Consolidated customer, once you are notified that service is available, you will need to place your order by phone, not on-line (866.471.2399). This is to ensure that the current service is turned off at the same time the new service is turned on.
-If you are not a Consolidated customer, you can complete your order online.
-A homeowner must be present for the installation.
-Homeowners who have already left for the winter, or will leave before the final electronics phase is complete, will need to schedule installation in the spring when they return.
-If your address is not listed on the Fidium website, please do not worry. Contact Sarah Strickland, the GEGEC broadband project coordinator, at [email protected] and leave your name, address and phone number. She will forward the information to the right person at Fidium, and they will get back to you to address the issue.

10/17/2024

📚 Exciting Opportunity for Our Community! 📚

RSU 84 and East Grand School are planning to offer new courses, and they want your input! Take a moment to fill out this survey and let them know what classes you'd like to see. Your feedback will help shape the programs available right here in our community.

RSU 84 and East Grand School would like to begin offering courses to the community. But we want t...

10/17/2024

Need help with tech? Stop by the Greater East Grand Economic Council today or any Thursday from October to December, 9 AM - 2 PM, for one-on-one tech assistance!

No reservation needed—just walk in! We're here to help with any tech-related issue or connect you to the right resources.

📍 Location: Greater East Grand Economic Council, East Grand School Campus, 31A Houlton Road, Danforth (first building on the left)
📞 Questions? Call us at 207-271-2287

10/17/2024

Yesterday, we had an inspiring day at the Sunrise County Economic Summit! Thank you to the each of the attendees who joined us as we explored rural Maine’s challenges and opportunities in housing, digital equity, and tourism. We are grateful for the insightful keynote speech by John Egan from Genesis and the thought-provoking presentations and panels led by experts in these fields. Special thanks to the incredible team that made the event seamless!

It’s inspiring to see our community come together with such talent and teamwork. Thank you all for your contributions to a successful summit and for sharing your insights on building a vibrant, resilient rural Maine!

10/10/2024

Entrepreneurs, this free online workshop is for you!

Your Marketing Strategy introduces you to strategies for your small business—developing a mission statement and customer profiles, conducting market research, branding, selling and pricing. We’ll give you a framework so that you can create your own marketing strategies for your business.

Thursday, October 17, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ☀

FMI and to register: bit.ly/NVMEClasses



New Ventures Maine is a statewide program of the University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine System.

10/07/2024

The date is fast approaching! Join us on October 16 for an opportunity to explore the challenges and opportunities of housing, digital equity and the tourism economy in rural Maine.

This year's summit will feature a keynote speech by John Egan, Senior Program Officer for Strategic Initiatives at Genesis.

After the summit, join the Town Manager of Danforth, Ardis Brown, for a short tour of the new fish way built around the dam in Danforth.

✅Space is limited! Register today! https://bit.ly/4dMIs4

10/03/2024

🎣 Don't Get Lured In! 🎣

Phishing is the act of sending an e-mail or pop-up advertisement that claims to be from a legitimate business or organization you are familiar with. But how can you tell real ones from scams??

Read our article "Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing--Oh My!" to learn how scammers go phishing for information, 6 types of "bait" they use to lure people in, and additional resources to help you identify, avoid, and report scams.

Don't wait until it's too late to take action—learn how to spot scams by reading the full article here!
http://spr.ly/6183UPdcV

10/03/2024

Just a few hours from now!!!

Do you know what sets your business apart from the competition? This upcoming workshop will help you identify and communicate your unique value proposition to potential customers.

Value Proposition: What Makes Your Business Unique
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Presented by Sam Miller of SCORE Mentors

Then....
Intentional Culture from the Start: Build a Healthy Work Environment
3:45-5 pm
Presented by Abby Frutchey and Charley Martin-Berry from Community Caring Collaborative

Understand the importance of company culture and how to create a positive and productive work environment from day one. Learn strategies to cultivate a culture that aligns with your business values.

Sign up for this free workshop here: https://mainestreetbusiness.org/event/value-prop-culture/