Is Maine friendly to business startups?

This poll has ended (since 5 months).

As Maine Startup Week approaches (May 18-21 in Portland), attention is turning to Maine's evolving environment for new and growing businesses.

Startup Maine plays a role in supporting that ecosystem through year-round programming, mentorship and its annual gathering that connects founders, investors and resource partners.

Entrepreneurs describe a mix of both advantages and challenges when building and scaling businesses in Maine, depending on access to resources, talent and market reach.

No
48.52%
Yes
23.67%
Somewhat supportive
22.49%
Not sure / no opinion
5.33%