Mission
The Economic Development Council of
Maine is committed to promoting an exchange of ideas, practices and ethics
in the field of economic development, and to providing a program of
continuing information and education for its
membership. Organization
Economic Development Council of
Maine was founded in 1956 as the Industrial Development Council of
Maine. A statewide organization, it was incorporated in 1990 as a
non-profit association and is governed by adopted by-laws. A board of
directors is elected annually by membership.
Networking and
Advocacy Quarterly meetings,
the Annual Seminar, and the Annual Symposium provide opportunities to
meet and interact with individuals involved in statewide economic
development. If the need arises, Economic Development Council of Maine can assist in legislative monitoring and testimony on State of Maine and Federal legislation impacting economic development,
as well as issue membership legislation positions and provide testimony to the State of Maine Legislature upon request.
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