What’s the No. 1 thing that would improve Maine’s business competitiveness?

This poll has ended (since 16 days).

Maine ranks No. 35 in CNBC's annual "America's Top States for Business" rankings, moving up eight spots from the 2025 ranking.

While Maine scores highly for quality of life, ranking No. 2, it continues to lag in key areas., including the cost of doing business (No. 44) and infrastructure (No. 47).

Lower energy and utility costs
33.50%
Reduce taxes on employers
30.05%
Build more affordable housing
23.65%
Speed up permitting and approvals
12.81%