SCEC’s 2025 Economic Summit
“Jobs and Prosperity in Washington County: Workforce Attraction, Retention and Development Strategies that Work Here.”
November 14, | 8:30 am-2:30 pm | Trescott
Building a Brighter Future for Washington County, Maine since 1993.
SCEC’s mission is to initiate and facilitate the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine, by working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens.
SCEC Happenings
FFD Partners with University Credit Union to Empower Families Through Financial Education
Family Futures Downeast (FFD) has launched a new partnership with University Credit Union (UCU) to deliver financial literacy education to FFD students and alumni, as well as StartUp Downeast participants throughout Washington County. UCU is...
FamilyU Seal Awarded to Student Parent Programs of Family Futures Downeast
Sunrise County Economic Council, on behalf of Family Futures Downeast, is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious FamilyU Seal, awarded by Generation Hope. This national, three-year certification, honors higher...
Public Invited to November 3 Meeting on Machias Dike Replacement Options
MACHIAS, ME — The Town of Machias and Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) invite all community members to a public meeting on Monday, November 3, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at the Lee Pellon Center, 90 Main Street, Machias, to learn about the Upper...
Exciting Things are Happening on Main Street
MaineStreet Business Building is a vibrant hub of networking for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Washington County and beyond!
Private Offices • Co-working Membership • Courses • Advising
Events & Opportunities at SCEC
Building a brighter future
Number of families that have participated in Family Futures Downeast. 83% of parents feel more hopeful about their children's futures.
Number of households across 21 communities that SCEC supported to bring fiber broadband connectivity.
Number of individuals reached by MSBB's accredited Entrepreneurship Pathways program since 2020, for college credit or career advancement.
SCEC originated loans in the amount of $210,000 to assist fishermen and a construction company in Washington County.
SCEC Focus Areas
Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Resilient Communities
SCEC helps Washington county towns to plan for the future, secure federal funds, and build the public infrastructure our future depends on.
Natural Resource Economies
Through the Sustainable Prosperity Initiative, we work with communities to strengthen the natural resources economy.
SCEC is a partner in Downeast Fisheries Partnership, which works to collaboratively to grow the fisheries economy.
Natural Resource Economies
Through the Sustainable Prosperity Initiative, we work with communities to strengthen the natural resources economy.
SCEC is a partner in Downeast Fisheries Partnership, which works to collaboratively to grow the fisheries economy.
Heritage Promotion & Preservation
SCEC coordinates the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area program and supports the sustainable tourism initiatives of DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism – programs which strengthen community by connecting people with place.
A Growing Workforce
Through funding and free workforce trainings, SCEC works to strengthen the workforce.
Students & Families
SCEC is a partner in Family Futures Downeast, which helps parents enroll in college.
- Learn about the 2-Gen approach, including high quality early education for children.
- Interested in FFD? Have a referral? Let us know.
Heritage Promotion & Preservation
SCEC coordinates the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area program and supports the sustainable tourism initiatives of DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism – programs which strengthen community by connecting people with place.
PARTNERSHIPS
SCEC partners with organizations, businesses, municipalities and citizens to launch, support, and promote programs and initiatives in Washington County.