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Visit Food Export USA-Northeast

Food Export USA-Northeast

This non-profit organization helps export Northeast food and agricultural products overseas since 1973. They provides a wide range of services to facilitate trade between local food suppliers and importers around the world including: export education, self-paced training & expert advice, customized export assistance, new market analysis, international marketing &branding, facilitate meetings with international buyers, and a cost-share funding program.
Website 2020
Food Export USA
Visit Certificate in Coastal Fisheries & Marine Technology

Certificate in Coastal Fisheries & Marine Technology

Earn a Certificate in Coastal Fisheries & Marine Technology with added industry recognized credentials such as PADI Diver Certification, OUPV Captain's License and ABYC Certifications for free.
Website 2020
Washington County Community College
Visit SBA Business Guide

SBA Business Guide

Step by step guide to help plan, launch, manage, and grow small businesses including, writing a business plan, calculating start-up costs, get funding, managing your finances, and more.
Website 2020
U.S. Small Business Administration
Visit Maine Technology Institute

Maine Technology Institute

MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to support Maine’s innovation economy.
Website 2020
Maine Technology Institute
Case Study

Kelp Farming Realities

Growing kelp is great for the environment and here is what you'll need to know before starting a kelp farm from a phone interview with Briana Warner.

Briana Warner, Chief Executive Officer (phone interview)
2020
Visit Maine Sea Grant

Maine Sea Grant

Supporting marine science for Maine people focusing on Maine’s coastal communities, scientific research, and tomorrow's marine workforce.
Website 2020
Maine Sea Grant, University of Maine
Visit Aquaculture in Shared Waters

Aquaculture in Shared Waters

This training program uses a mix of meetings and field trips/site visits to introduce participants to the issues important in running a successful aquaculture business including: site selection, equipment and husbandry, permitting and regulation, environmental monitoring, marketing and sales, farm management and biosecurity, business planning, and financial management.
Website 2020
Maine Sea Grant
Visit Edible Seaweed Market Analysis

Edible Seaweed Market Analysis

A critical study that describes the growth potential for Maine's edible seaweed market over the next fifteen years. This report documents the size and nature of the business opportunity and identifies the requirements for sustainable growth.
PDF 2020
Island Institute
Visit Maine Aquaculture Association

Maine Aquaculture Association

A non-profit trade association that represents the Maine aquaculture industry at the state, federal, and international levels.
Website 2020
Maine Aquaculture Association
Visit Aquaculture Business Services

Aquaculture Business Services

Provides confidential and comprehensive location and business services for aquaculture companies looking to locate or expand in the state.
Website 2020
Maine & Co.
Visit Maine DECD Business Development

Maine DECD Business Development

An overall business resource on starting a business, business licensing, corporate resources, business taxes, and employer resources.
Website 2020
Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
Visit Maine Mentor Network

Maine Mentor Network

Maine Center for Entrepreneurs has a team of business experts that volunteer their time to help you grow your business.
Website 2020
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Visit Succeed With SCORE

Succeed With SCORE

A nonprofit organization providing educational workshops and helping small businesses get started, grow and operate effectively.
Website 2020
SCORE Maine
Visit Building Maine's Future One Business at a Time

Building Maine's Future One Business at a Time

A leader in the small business economic and development arenas that assists new businesses as well as existing businesses manage, run and grow.
Website 2020
Maine Small Business Development Centers
Visit CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

Provides advising and financing to fisheries and aquaculture businesses to improve their long-term viability, create and maintain quality jobs, safeguard marine-related infrastructure and environments, and help preserve the cultural integrity of Maine’s working waterfront.
Website 2020
Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Visit Top Gun

Top Gun

A unique entrepreneurial training program tailored to support aquaculture businesses in Maine.
Website 2020
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Visit East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

Represents over 1500 shellfish farmers from Maine to Florida and has many resources for growers including rookie mistakes, marketing, and public health concerns.
Website 2020
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
Visit National Aquaculture Association

National Aquaculture Association

Provides a unified national voice for aquaculture on the national level as well as informative webinars, publications, and facts about aquaculture.
Website 2020
National Aquaculture Association
Visit What We Do: Aquaculture & Marine

What We Do: Aquaculture & Marine

The Island Institute works to sustain Maine’s island and coastal communities by helping fishing communities succeed in the aquaculture industry, using aquaculture to help students learn about the marine environment and develop critical thinking skills, and exploring aquaculture's potential to improve water quality and protect shells against the adverse impacts of ocean acidification.
Website 2020
Island Institute
Visit Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center

Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center

Established in 1988 by the Maine Legislature with a mission to assist in developing economically and environmentally sustainable aquaculture opportunities in Maine.
Website 2020
Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center
Visit Market Analysis of Maine Farm-raised Sea Scallops

Market Analysis of Maine Farm-raised Sea Scallops

This report assesses the potential market environment for Maine farm-raised sea scallops including political, economic, social, technological, environmental, legal/regulatory, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
PDF 2019
Coastal Enterprises, Inc., rbouvier consulting
Visit The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture: Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture: Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals

In-depth paper on the implementation of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
PDF 2018
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Visit In Pursuit of Sea Vegetable Market Expansion: Consumer Preferences and Product Innovation

In Pursuit of Sea Vegetable Market Expansion: Consumer Preferences and Product Innovation

An overview of market potential for seaweed in Maine, a detailed description of the purpose behind the research conducted, and the benefits the results could potentially have on the coastal economy.
PDF 2017
Island Institute
Visit Maine Aquaculture Economic Impact Report

Maine Aquaculture Economic Impact Report

A study to provide an up-to-date and accurate annual statewide economic contribution of Maine’s aquaculture industry and determine aquaculture business owner and farm demographics.
PDF 2017
University of Maine

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Edible Seaweed Market Analysis

Maine Aquaculture Association

Aquaculture Business Services

Maine DECD Business Development

Maine Mentor Network

Succeed With SCORE

Building Maine's Future One Business at a Time

CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

Top Gun

East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

National Aquaculture Association

What We Do: Aquaculture & Marine

Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center

Market Analysis of Maine Farm-raised Sea Scallops

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture: Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals

In Pursuit of Sea Vegetable Market Expansion: Consumer Preferences and Product Innovation

Maine Aquaculture Economic Impact Report

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Food Export USA-Northeast

Certificate in Coastal Fisheries & Marine Technology

SBA Business Guide

Maine Technology Institute

Kelp Farming Realities

Maine Sea Grant

Aquaculture in Shared Waters

Edible Seaweed Market Analysis

Maine Aquaculture Association

Aquaculture Business Services

Maine DECD Business Development

Maine Mentor Network

Succeed With SCORE

Building Maine's Future One Business at a Time

CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries

Top Gun

East Coast Shellfish Growers Association

National Aquaculture Association

What We Do: Aquaculture & Marine

Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center

Market Analysis of Maine Farm-raised Sea Scallops

The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture: Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals

In Pursuit of Sea Vegetable Market Expansion: Consumer Preferences and Product Innovation

Maine Aquaculture Economic Impact Report