What’s your outlook for Maine’s 2026 economy?

This poll has ended (since 3 months).

On Jan. 12, Mainebiz will publish its annual economic forecast issue, with 2026 predictions from experts in a range of fields, from hospitality and health care to real estate and construction.

Maine businesses are navigating changing economic conditions, including workforce challenges, higher costs and shifting consumer demand.

As we look ahead, we want to understand how Maine businesspeople are feeling about what’s next.

2026 will be about the same as 2025
12 (38.71%)
2026 will be worse than 2025
10 (32.26%)
2026 will be better than 2025
9 (29.03%)

31 votes