The MaineStreet Business Building (MSBB), centrally located in downtown Machias, has rapidly established itself as the premier business hub in Washington County. MSBB has leveraged $1.815 million in funding from grants, philanthropic contributions, and sub-awards from...
2025 Opportunities Fair Recap On Tuesday, May 13th, students, educators, and community members gathered at the Coastal Washington County Institute of Technology (CWCIT) for the 2025 Opportunities Fair—a vibrant, hands-on event designed to connect students in grades...
Last week, Brooke from the SCEC team took the plunge—literally—at an incredible marine safety training, offered in partnership between Fishing Partnership Support Services and the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, designed to equip fishermen and coastal workers...
by Amanda Smith, Coastal Opportunities Advisor During this year’s Maine Fishermen’s Forum, I was fortunate enough to sit on a panel for the Island Institute as they launched their Strengthening Maine’s Fishing Futures toolkit. The toolkit is a collaboration of local...
Partners in Entrepreneurial Pathways 2.0: Beyond the Business Plan launched for the Spring semester last Tuesday and it’s been a wonderful first couple weeks of class. In our kickoff sessions, Ashley Hinson Dhakal, Communications Manager here at SCEC and owner of AHD...
