In January of 2002,
parts of Aroostook County were designated as the Aroostook
County Empowerment Zone (ACEZ). The empowerment zone program
 was created in the early 1990s by the federal government to
aid distressed communities by providing opportunities for
growth and revitalization. Today, the ACEZ is one of only
10 rural empowerment zones in the country, and one of only
two that are based on population loss. Over the course of
the next several years, area businesses, organizations, and
citizens will be called upon to work together to revitalize
northern Maine through this and other programs.
Aroostook County Economic Cluster Report
The Northern Maine Development Commission wishes to acknowledge that this project was made possible through a Regional Business Opportunity Grant funded by USDA Rural Development. In addition, we would like to give special thanks to the members of the Northern Maine Empowerment Council who have and continue to play an important role in guiding and promoting the Empowerment Zone in the County.
The Northern Maine Development Commission is an equal opportunity lender/agency
To view the full report, please use the links below.
Aroostook County Economic Cluster Report Part 1: Analysis
Aroostook County Economic Cluster Report Part 2: Marketing Strategy
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