Piscataquis County Economic Development Council

About PCEDC

Pete Myrick Award
Piscataquis Tourism Development Authority
Penquis Leadership Institute
Villages of Piscataquis County

Mission:

Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) seeks to leverage local, county, regional, and state resources to promote and encourage private and public investment within Piscataquis County., Maine.  The goal is to stimulate long-term sustainable economic development and growth in the region.

Vision: Ten GOALS of PCEDC:

1. A diverse economy
   Develop a wide economic base that includes cottage industries, tourism, agriculture, services and manufacturing.
2. A creative economy
   Encourage inventors, innovators, and idea generators to gather here and multiply.
3. Starts-ups and entrepreneurs
   Build the “can-do” spirit through guidance and referrals.
4. Strong existing businesses
   Make sure that our businesses have reasons to stay.
5. New businesses
   Promote our workforce skills, work ethic, and lifestyle for business attraction.
6. Hard infrastructure
   Expand world-class dark fiber internet, build strong transportation, and showcase shovel-ready sites.
7. Soft infrastructure
   Involve our great schools, expand enriching cultural experiences, and maintain our quality of life.
8. Collaboration between groups
   Support non-profits, guide legislature that upholds our goals, and leverage funding sources.
9. Sustainable tourism opportunities
   Welcome visitors as guests; encourage them to stay for a day or a lifetime.
10. Engage our communities in economic development
    Empower our citizens to think outside the circle and encourage them to seek solutions.