How Maine SBDC Can Support Your Manufacturing Business
1. Personalized Business Advising
Receive no-cost, confidential one-on-one guidance from experienced business advisors who understand the unique challenges of your Maine-based business.
2. Capital Access & Financial Incentives
Get help identifying funding opportunities, including federal and state loan programs, investment tax credits, and incentives tailored specifically for manufacturers.
3. Export Readiness & Market Expansion
Get help expanding your reach beyond Maine and into national or international markets.
4. Onshoring & Reshoring Guidance
Explore strategies for bringing your manufacturing operations back to the U.S. or growing your domestic production footprint.
5. Resource Connections
Tap into Maine’s extensive network of business support resources. Our advisors will connect you with the right partners for your specific manufacturing needs.
Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership – https://mainemep.org/
MEP helps Maine’s manufacturers become more efficient, productive, profitable, and globally competitive.
Maine Technology Institute – https://www.mainetechnology.org/
MTI offers funding and services that support new ideas, products, or methods with the potential to grow and diversify Maine’s economy.
Advanced Manufacturing Center at University of Maine – https://umaine.edu/amc/
AMC provides manufacturing, engineering, research, and support services to help Maine’s businesses find custom solutions that help accelerate growth.
Maine Technology Institute– https://mainemep.org/
MEP helps Maine’s manufacturers become more efficient, productive, profitable, and globally competitive.
Maine APEX Accelerator (PTAC) – https://www.maineapex.com/
Maine APEX provides training and technical assistance to local businesses statewide so they can find, win, and perform on government contracts.
Manufacturers Association of Maine – https://mainemfg.com/
MAME represents Maine’s manufacturing talent, and supports members through business development, legislative advocacy, workforce education, and statewide networking opportunities.
Maine Made Program – America’s Best – https://www.mainemade.com/
Maine Made helps build brand recognition for Maine artisans, makers, and manufacturers of products that indicate a committment to quality and integrity.
Maine Department of Economic & Community Development – https://www.mainemade.com/
DECD works with partners, private industry, and small businesses to enhance and sustain economic prosperity in Maine.
Maine SBDC business advisors can help you determine which resources are right for you and your business.
Made in America Manufacturing & Onshoring Portal – https://www.sba.gov/priorities/american-manufacturers
A free initiative that connects businesses with verified U.S. suppliers to reshore operations and strengthen domestic supply chains. It also expands access to capital, promotes investment, and helps small manufacturers export and win federal contracts.
A small-business watchdog that helps manufacturers report and reduce burdensome federal regulations.
Funding Opportunities – https://www.manufacturing.gov/funding-opportunities
The federal government offers various funding through bureaus and agencies to support manufacturers, including notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs), grants, loans, and tax credits.
International Trade Administration’s Supply Chain Resource Hub – https://www.trade.gov/supply-chain-resource-hub
Connects U.S. manufacturers with export assistance, global market tools, and guidance for sourcing domestically or internationally.
State Trade Expansion Program – https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/grants/state-trade-expansion-program-step
Look into financial awards for state and territory governments that can help grow small businesses through exporting.
Maine SBDC business advisors can help you determine which resources are right for you and your business.
