by GrowSmart Maine | Mar 23, 2023 | GrowSmart News
From The Quoddy Tides article “Housing crisis solutions eyed by legislature” dated ( March 10, 2023): “GrowSmart Maine CEO Nancy Smith is not surprised by the stories of people wanting to move into Maine for work and then coming up against the lack...
by GrowSmart Maine | Feb 28, 2023 | GrowSmart News
In recent years, more and more people have been moving to Maine from elsewhere—other states, other countries. Some came during the pandemic to work remotely, others simply were drawn to the Maine lifestyle. We discuss who is moving to Maine and why. And we analyze the...
by GrowSmart Maine | Feb 15, 2023 | Smart Growth Updates
The USDA is accepting applications for the FY23 Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) program. This grant program is to help struggling communities by funding job accelerators in low-income rural areas. The full Notice of Funding Opportunity is attached below, but...
by GrowSmart Maine | Feb 15, 2023 | GrowSmart News
IT’S TIME to lend your voice to shape Policy Action 2023, a collaboration between GrowSmart Maine and Build Maine. Over 100 people have participated in this initiative to help shape sixteen bills in Augusta that will affect equity, transportation safety and...
by GrowSmart Maine | Feb 3, 2023 | GrowSmart News
GrowSmart Maine announces the addition of two new members to its team, Harald Bredesen and Hildie Lipson. Harald Bredesen’s role is Thought Leadership Program Director and he will support communities navigating change by convening to action, sharing thought...