Central Maine Growth Council

Central Maine Growth Council hires innovation and development expert

Amanda Wrigley will lead marketing and communications efforts at the Waterville-based economic development group and the Dirigo Labs business incubator.

Oakland rolls out business grants for downtown façade upgrades

“This initiative builds upon recent investments and expanding businesses in the downtown district,” said the town’s manager.

Saco startup steals the show at Dirigo pitch competition

Latis Materials develops bio‑derived carbon fiber materials and composites said to offer environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional manufacturing.

12 startups named to Waterville business accelerator program

Now in its fifth year, Dirigo Labs is a 16-week program aimed at helping companies with early traction and growth potential reach the next level.
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Planned Waterville computing hub to fuel innovation, job growth

A proposed high-performance computing hub, led by the Central Maine Growth Council, has been awarded $6.2 million  in congressionally directed spending.

Waterville startup accelerator rolls out enhanced prototyping and finance programs

In the past four years, Dirigo Labs has helped generate $14.6 million in sales and more than $21 million in capital raised by its alumni companies.

Bold predictions for Maine’s economy in 2026 span recession risk to practical optimism

Business leaders from around the state have varying expectations for the coming year.

Waterville business accelerator’s new program manager brings business, policy experience

Jeff Frank brings a diverse background in private-sector innovation, public policy and community development to his new role at Dirigo Labs.
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Colby College plans campus hub touted as ‘leap forward’ for innovation

The Levine's Discovery Headquarters is set to open in fall 2027 in a renovated building on the school's Waterville campus.

Oakland downtown businesses can apply for facade improvement grants

Grants will provide up to $25,000 funding for exterior building upgrades that enhance commercial areas of the Kennebec County town. 
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