Business in Mid-Maine Our central location offers flexibility and access to all state and international locations. Mid-Maine lies among the three largest cities in the state and is bisected by major highway Interstate 95 with seven exits. Moreover, it offers access to trade centers beyond our borders, including the major ports and cities of New England and eastern Canada. Maine is also an ideal location for goods traveling to and from Europe. Waterville is home to Robert LaFleur Airport. As a general aviation airport, private aircraft owners can land and take off from the airport at any time of the day or week. Centrally located, it is the preferred gateway to many attractions in Maine. For more information about the airport, visit: www.facebook.com/LafleurAirport. The airport’s address is 2 LaFleur Rd., Waterville, ME 04901, (207) 861-8013. Norridgewock offers the Central Maine Regional Airport (KOWK) at 603 Airport Road, Norridgewock, ME 04957, (207) 634-5351. Waterville is also the grantor for Foreign Trade Zone #186 offering attractive incentives for businesses involved in international trade. There is an intermodal facility at its freight railroad in Waterville. Incentives include: ⊲ ⊲ ⊲ ⊲
Deferral, Reduction and/or Elimination of Duties Weekly Customs Entry Duty-Free Exports to Foreign Markets Logistical Streamlining of Goods Entering U.S. Market
To put Foreign Trade Zone #186 to work for your business or to learn more about the foreign trade zone, contact Central Maine Growth Council at (207) 680-7300, www.centralmaine.org
Our State At A Glance There are many reasons life in Maine is the way life should be.
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3,500 Miles of coastline 17 Million acres of forestland Over 98% of U.S. lowbush blueberry harvest Over 90% of U.S. lobster catch UNMATCHED QUALITY OF LIFE!
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