Business Resources
There are many resources for new or established businesses and developers from the State level down to the local level. Whether you are in need of technical assistance, need help developing a business plan, searching for financial assistance, or simply need general questions answered, there are many resources at your disposal. The Town of Fairfield partners with the following organizations:
Our Partners
Central Maine Growth Council
- Site location, technical assistance
The Central Maine Growth Council is a non-profit, public/private partnership, development corporation, dedicated to collaborative economic development within Central Maine.
Kennebec Valley Council of Governments
- Business development assistance, technical assistance, financing
Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) is a municipal services corporation owned and operated by and for the benefit of its members. KVCOG is home to several partners including:
- Maine Small Business Development Center
- Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
- Maine Manufacturers Extension Partnership
- Maine Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce
- Marketing, promotion, business advocacy
- Partner Job Postings (click here)
The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business association that promotes member businesses and our community's economic growth and development.
Somerset Economic Development Corporation
- Technical assistance, financing, site location
Somerset Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is a non-profit economic development organization tasked with implementing the comprehensive economic development strategy for Somerset County.
Town Assistance
The Town of Fairfield's Office of Planning and Development is a resource for current and prospective businesses and developers. We would be happy to speak with you about your plans and needs, and provide you with information regarding contacts and resources to help you achieve your goals. Please download the documents below to learn more.
Financial Assistance
The Town of Fairfield is a proactive municipality when it comes to business development and the following programs are available to qualified businesses and developers:
- Facade & Marketing Program Guidelines
- Facade Improvement Application
- Marketing Assistance Application
- Tax Increment Financing
- Pine Tree Development Zones (State Program)