TEMPSHIELD specializes in the development and manufacture of high-quality, cryogenic personal protective equipment (PPE) and apparel. A pioneer in the development of cryogenic safety apparel, Tempshield launched the first cryogenic glove in 1980. Our gloves allow for a maximum level of thermal protection, flexibility, and dexterity.

Tex Tech is a world leader in high-performance textiles for aerospace, ballistic protection, fire blocking, filtration, tennis felt, and more. Founded in Maine over a century ago, we are innovators, developing advanced fabrics for military and transportation, fire blocking, ballistics, thermal and acoustic insulation, welding protection, and other demanding applications.

The Devil’s Half Acre Distillery, established in 2016, is the only military veteran owned and operated distillery in Maine. Our artisanal, handcrafted spirits have local character. Distilled with fresh Maine water and local botanicals sourced directly from our land, our distillery provides only the highest quality spirits. Our core values are focused on quality of product and the customers we will serve.

The Dunham Group is a commercial real estate firm providing honest, insightful, and results-oriented brokerage and consulting for 50 years. We build up portfolios with our collaborative and data-driven approach, but more importantly we build up partnerships. Unlike other commercial brokerage firms, our brokers focus on specific sectors – office, retail, industrial, multi-family, land, investment –  and have become experts in their industries.

The Landing School effectively prepares men and women for careers in the marine industry as practical designers, builders, and systems technicians who work professionally on today’s vessels, adapt to the industry’s evolving technology, and appreciate the traditions of the past while imagining and building the boats of the future.

Northeastern’s Roux Institute is designed to spur innovation, build talent, and drive economic growth in Portland, the state of Maine, and the Northeast. Partnerships – with industry, academia, and government – set our education and research model apart. We offer graduate education and research capabilities in areas that will revolutionize life and work: AI, computer and data sciences, digital engineering, and advanced life sciences and medicine.

At Thomas College, we believe in the cultivation of the whole person. With our breathtaking natural surroundings and the rich culture of Waterville’s thriving college-town identity, students find a new home to pursue diverse and exciting fields of study. Whether you are a traditional undergraduate student, a graduate student, or a virtual enrollee, your immersive educational experience will point you toward an accelerated future of success.

Thornton Academy is a historic independent town academy educating 6-12th graders. The majority of our students are day students from the towns of Saco, Dayton, Arundel, and other towns in the Greater Portland area. They are joined by students from over 20 different countries who live in dormitories on campus or in the homes of local families.

The Economic Development Department assists interested parties in creating and improving economic opportunities in Rumford through a broad series of assistance services. We can support projects of any size from large industrial investments to small business startups through a variety of federal, state and local resources.

The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is a federal government agency dedicated to helping small-to-medium sized companies with their exporting strategies. The Maine Export Assistance Center is part of an international network of domestic Export Assistance Centers and foreign offices in 154 cities in 80 countries worldwide.