The City of Maine is seeking professional services to develop a comprehensive economic development plan aimed at fostering sustainable growth. The scope of work includes formulating strategies to support local business growth, entrepreneurship, business retention, expansion, and attraction. The selected vendor will identify and leverage community strengths to attract both workforce and new business opportunities, while aligning local assets with emerging market demands.

A key component of this project is the development of a robust Business & Community Engagement Strategy. This strategy should outline approaches for engaging with business leaders across various sectors and the broader community. Engagement methods may include website content, social media outreach, facilitated meetings, interviews with the business community, surveys, collaboration with the Project Steering Committee, and providing updates to the City Council. The goal is to generate actionable insights and strategies to attract public and private investment, laying the groundwork for long-term economic stability and growth.