2016 Visitor's Guide

Business Development CITY OF PORTLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Education HUSSON UNIVERSITY 340 County Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092 207-874-5800 husson.edu/southernmaine Offers courses onsite, online, on weeknights and Saturdays. Bachelors in Business, Accounting, Hospitality Management, Software Development, Education, Criminal Justice and Paralegal. Masters in Business , Education, Counseling and Criminal Justice. KAPLAN UNIVERSITY - MAINE 265 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106 207-774-6126 kumaine.com Best-in-class educational experience with an unmatched commitment to student success. Associate, Bachelor and Masters programs include Nursing, IT, Accounting, Business, Hospitality, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Administration, and more. MAINE COLLEGE OF ART Map 3, D7 522 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-775-3052 meca.edu MECA offers a BFA, MFA, a Post-Baccalaureate in Art Education and Continuing Studies for adults and youth. The Institute of Contempo- rary Art is free and open to the public. See ad pg. 66 Preparing students for a changing world since 1811, our independent town academy brings 6-12 grade day students together with students from more than 20 countries for rigorous academics on an 80 acre-campus. Real Estate / Rentals THE HIGHLANDS 30 Governors Way, Topsham, ME 04086 207-725-2650 highlandsrc.com Retirement Community offering independent living with home ownership and rental options. Historic homes and mansions that have been carefully renovated or newer apartments and cottages. OCEANVIEW AT FALMOUTH Map 2, F9 20 Blueberry Lane, Falmouth, ME 04105 207-781-4460 oceanviewrc.com A well-respected, locally owned and managed retirement community, just minutes from Portland. Maintenance-free lifestyle, variety of Independent cottages & apartments. Offer Assisted Living and Memory Care. See ad pg. 66 PORTLAND’S CHOICE REALTY 1051 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103 207-878-3035 portlandschoicerealty.com Years of experience and a personal touch you won’t find elsewhere. We specialize in residential and investment properties. No one knows Greater Portland better than we do! 14 74 THORNTON ACADEMY 438 Main St, Saco, ME 04072 207-282-3361 thorntonacademy.org

GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-2321 gmri.org/seafood

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GMRI collaborates with stakeholders, including restaurants, retailers, suppliers, and fishermen to develop science-based solutions that address the complexities of seafood sustainability in the Gulf of Maine region. PORTLAND REGIONAL CHAMBER The Portland Regional Chamber: Partners for business and community, working to enhance local and regional economic performance through business and civic leadership. Businesses building a better community. 443 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-772-2811 portlandregion.com

LIVE 64 / visitportland.com / #visitportland / @visitportland 389 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 207-874-8685 portlandmaine.gov Help new, existing and relocating businesses grow and prosper in Portland. Services include commercial lending, site location, regulatory/ permitting and technical assistance. See ad pg. 64 CREATIVE PORTLAND PO Box 4675, Portland, ME 04112 207-370-4784 creativeportland.com Build and sustain Portland’s creative economy. With its vibrant arts, fine restaurants, pristine natural landscapes, and high quality of life, Portland is an ideal live-work destination for professionals and entrepreneurs. 73

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