Business Tips — Job Postings — Property
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Business Tips and Information
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Tonight, March 28 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
T&B's Celebration Center, Skowhegan
Join the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce and its members at this Meet The Reps event!
These events have been formed to enhance communication and relationships between business leaders and their local, state and federal elected officials.
This event will be held at T&B's Celebration Center, 414 Madison Avenue, Skowhegan. This event is Sponsored by
Allied Realty
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Find more
here
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Today, March 28 from 2 - 6:00 p.m.
T&B's Celebration Center, Skowhegan
Come tour the new office, meet the staff, and discover all of the programs they offer
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Saturday, March 31 from 9 - 12:00 p.m.
The Children's Cottage, Water Street, Skowhegan
Bring the kiddos down to have their picture taken with Easter Bunny — get a special Easter egg treat from the bunny! There will coffee and donuts for the parents too!
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We are trying to do a pilot program here in the Skowhegan Area with Junior Achievement. We need your help to make this happen and be successful, will you join us?
Junior Achievement of Maine
is a statewide nonprofit organization with the mission of inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Our volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs foster work force readiness skills, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Our goal is to bridge the gap between the academic and business communities and help prepare kids for the real-world and a future career. All programs are free to teachers in Maine and taught by community volunteers who weave in their life and work experience to the age appropriate curriculum's that are delivered during the school day. This past academic year, JA impacted more than 12,600 kindergarten-12th grade students across Maine with the help of 500 community volunteers.
You can find more on Junior Achievement of Maine
here
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Find more about the program
here
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We are looking for 15-20 volunteers. Once we get to that number we will be holding and informational session to learn more. If you can commit to a few hours each school year, please let us know here. We look forward to getting the volunteers, and then going and introducing this to the area schools.
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It is hard to imagine on days like today, that we will be sitting outside on a warm summer night watching a movie with our families. But, in just a few short months the 2
nd
Annual Summer Movies in Coburn Park series will begin. For those of you who attended an outside movie last year, you know why the thought of this happening
again is so exciting. Last summer, from June to August, hundreds of community members gathered weekly
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at Coburn Park where the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce, Bangor Savings Bank, SCARP and Native tree pottery sponsored free movies for families. Included in the screening were bags of popcorn and water. In addition to the movie and snacks, community organizations participated with free give a ways, activities and information.
In order to make the 2nd Annual Summer Movie Series as successful as the first, we need your help. We are looking for community members, businesses or agencies to sponsor a movie and popcorn for the community. Please find the Sponsorship options below, or by submitting the form
here
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Please let us
know
if you are able to help offer this fun family opportunity.
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Mom & Pop Business Owners Day
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March 29, 2018
This is a day to celebrate the value that family-owned small businesses bring to their communities. These days, Mom and Pop businesses face many challenges as they compete against larger retailers and service providers with expansive budgets. But Mom and Pops have some strengths bigger companies don't. By leveraging them, they cannot only compete successfully but also excel. Visit our local shops today.
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As part of the National Small Business Week, the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce is offering free learning opportunities in the area geared to help small business development. Stay tuned as more information will be coming over the next couple of weeks.
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Facade Grant Opportunity for Businesses
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The Town of Skowhegan is applying for a $150,000 Façade Grant. Any Business in Skowhegan that is interested in a façade grant for their business, should contact the Economic and Community Development office at 474-6905.
Businesses can apply for funds to fix up the exterior of their building, this can include doors, windows, painting exterior, new siding (non-vinyl). Every grant has to be matched at a minimum of one dollar for every grant dollar. Match can come from interior improvements. At this time, maximum grant for each business is $10,000. The town is trying to determine who is interested in a façade grant which will impact the Town grant application.
The Town of Skowhegan will have an informational meeting about the 2018 Facade Grant that all are welcome to attend. Skowhegan's Economic Development Office and others from the Facade Grant Committee will provide information about the facade grant process and how it works, offer ideas for projects and match, and answer questions.
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Businesses, Sign Up for FocusMaine Internship Program
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Building on a very successful 2017 pilot program, FocusMaine is continuing its intern program in the summer of 2018. FocusMaine will work with Educate Maine, which will guide the effort and create opportunities for more than 300 quality internships throughout the state.
Employers who participated in 2017 will receive registration materials soon. If your business would like to participate, you can
find more information here.
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Somerset Career & Technical Center
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Students in the Digital Graphics Program learn design concepts related to Graphic Design, Digital Photography, and Marketing. Students use professional software and equipment to design and produce a variety of projects including promotional displays, brochures, logos, signage, note pads, decals and custom clothing.
In the second year, Digital Graphics students operate an in-house print shop, “DG Print Shop & Design Center”. By aligning “live jobs” for a variety of clients, students are not only able to apply and develop the skills they’ve acquired in the previous year of class, but gain skills in professionalism through real world experience.
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Thomas College: The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation
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Named for Maine’s premiere entrepreneur and innovator, the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation has been established to spur economic vitality in Central Maine by nurturing the very talent that will assist in the creation of both jobs and wealth for the area. The institute provides the platforms from which instruction, training, events, mentoring, and access to talent are all made available within the context of entrepreneurship and innovation. Find more
here.
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Kennebec Valley Community College
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Institute of Workforce Training and Professional Development
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The Professional Development Division at Kennebec Valley Community College provides non-credit and customized course offerings and training to those individuals, businesses, and organizations that require flexible scheduling and unique, innovative programming on our campus or at your facility. Kennebec Valley Community College’s Professional Development Division has an established history in industrial, mechanical, medical, safety, computer, and business training. Areas in which courses are available include, but are not limited. Find more
here.
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Is your business expanding? Are you considering locating your firm in Maine? Do your current Maine workers need new skills?
The Maine Quality Centers provide customized workforce training grants for Maine employers seeking to locate or expand their operations in Maine or who are interested in providing training to their incumbent workers. Find more
here.
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Internal Revenue Service Information
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Tax Credits for Your Business
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A tax credit reduces your tax bill dollar for dollar, making it a valuable write-off if you can claim it. There are a number of tax credits that may reward you for taking certain action to help your employees or your business operations. Some tax credits are exclusively for small businesses while other can be claimed regardless of revenues, number of employees, or other factors.
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Business Day at the State House
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Business Day at the Statehouse will be held on Friday April 13, please mark your calendars! This will be a very critical time in the final days of the session with significant issues being considered: tax conformity, bonds, marijuana legalization, to name a few. We are sorry for any inconvenience that rescheduling of this event may have caused, and we sincerely hope to see you in April!
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Senate passes spending bill, here's how it impacts Maine
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U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, a member of the Senate Budget Committee, reported that the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Federal Appropriations bill approved by the Senate Thursday, which funds the government through Sept. 30, 2018, includes funding for several priorities he's advocated for that benefit Maine.
"Despite my frustration with the budget process over the last few months, the bill passed today funds important programs and initiatives that support hard-working men and women in Maine," King said in a news release. "From funding critical resources to combat the opioid epidemic, to supporting shipbuilding priorities at Bath Iron Works, to streamlining veterans' services, to expanding rural broadband infrastructure, this legislation will help support the good work of people across Maine who are dedicated to strengthening the economy and improving the lives of others in their communities.
Here are provisions included in the bill that King said are important for Maine:
Opioids and mental health:
Funding to fight the opioids and mental health crises increases by $3.3 billion, including an increase of $2.8 billion in treatment, prevention and research for programs within the Department of Health and Human Services. Last month,
King wrote
to the Senate Appropriations Committee urging the committee to prioritize funding in the omnibus for states with high opioid overdose mortality rates, and to also ensure that this funding was set aside for tribes. Both of these stipulations were included in the omnibus.
Shipbuilding priorities:
$3.4 billion in funding for the DDG-51 destroyer program that Bath Iron Works can compete to build, as well as almost $217 million for the continued R&D and production of DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyers, all of which are being built at Bath. The bill also adds $150 million for advance procurement of new Polar-class icebreaker for the Coast Guard in FY18. As co-chair of the Arctic Caucus, King has been a vocal supporter of increasing the amount of resources devoted to
polar icebreakers.
Broadband expansion:
$600 million to establish a USDA rural broadband grant-loan pilot program that mirrors the
B-CROP Act
, legislation King cosponsored in August 2017.
Election security:
$380 million in funding for election technology grants to help states secure election systems and voting infrastructure. The states may use this funding for items to protect voter registration files and elections results reporting systems, in addition to any automated tabulation machines or software that may need to be updated. King has repeatedly warned that Russia's interference in the integrity of the 2016 election is deeply troubling and that the country needs to include election integrity in a comprehensive cyber strategy.
Pay raise for service members:
The legislation fully funds a 2.4% pay increase for service members and a 1.9% increase for civilian employees.
Veterans issues:
$500 million increase above last year's funding levels at the Department of Veterans Affairs for mental health care programs. This includes a 16% increase over last year's levels for opioid treatment and prevention programs and $186 million in funding specifically for suicide prevention. Last year, King advocated for, and helped secure
three new VA positions
in Maine, including a specialist focused on veteran suicide prevention.
Child care and working families:
$2.37 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, which aims to improve child care quality for low-income households. This funding marks a more than 80% increase from last year's funding, the largest single-year increase in the program's history.
Low-incoming housing:
Expands availability of the low-income housing tax credit program for the next four years, resulting in an estimated additional 35,000 affordable housing units. The omnibus also provides new housing vouchers for non-elderly disabled individuals, veterans and youth foster care, for a combined investment of more than $42 billion. The bill also increases funding for the LIHEAP program and Weatherization Assistance Program, which both help low-income families and people living on fixed incomes — like many Maine seniors — get through the winter and pay their energy bills.
Workforce development: The bill includes a $15 million increase in funding for Job Corps, up to $1.72 billion. The administration had proposed a $407 million cut for Fiscal Year 2019 and last year proposed across-the-board cuts to enrollment at Job Corps centers. King joined a letter to the Department of Labor raising concerns about the rationale for the enrollment cuts, which have since been withdrawn. The Loring Jobs Corps Center in Limestone and the Penobscot Job Corps Center in Bangor provide disadvantaged youth with the skills needed to obtain and hold a job, enter the Armed Forces, or enroll in advanced training or higher education. Their work is particularly important given Maine's historically-low unemployment rate and the need to expand the state's workforce.
http://www.maine.gov/labor/cwri/laus.html
CDC research on gun violence:
The legislation clarifies the Dickey Amendment, which had previously been interpreted as a means to prevent gun violence research at the Centers for Disease Control. The omnibus includes new report guidance clarifying that, as the Secretary of HHS has testified, gun violence research at the CDC can move forward.
Strengthening background checks:
The legislation includes the Fix NICS Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by King that incentivizes states and requires federal agencies to annually report their compliance in submitting all information to the background check system.
Ban on tip pooling:
The bill includes language to prevent employers and managers from taking money from tip pooling arrangements at establishments that have a mix of tipped and non-tipped employees, such as restaurants and hotels. King recently sent a
letter to the Department of Labor
to raise concerns with proposed regulation that would allow employers to keep employees' tips for themselves. The
Economic Policy Institute
estimated that allowing the rule to go forward unamended could result in Maine workers losing up to $31.7 million per year in tips.
Environmental programs:
The omnibus includes the bipartisan
BUILD Act
, legislation King cosponsored to assist states and local communities through grants and technical assistance as they assess, safely clean up, and reuse properties that contain a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant for economic development projects. The bill also reauthorizes the EPA's Brownfields program until 2023, and makes numerous improvements to provide states and local governments with additional tools and flexibility to effectively clean up these contaminated sites. The omnibus also increases funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which has contributed to funding for Acadia National Park, the conservation of Maine's vast forest lands for public use, and countless outdoor recreation projects.
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As Election Looms, Business Optimism Soars
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Pro-business members of Congress have an extraordinary story to tell as they turn their attention to the 2018 midterm elections. Hundreds of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and dozens of U.S. senators have fought tirelessly over the past 15 months to deliver legislative victories for
Main Street businesses
—and those efforts are paying off. Job creators throughout the country are now reporting a renewed sense of confidence in the future of our economy.
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Following the first significant
tax reform
in 30 years and the most dramatic
regulatory rollback
in a generation, numerous indicators have shown a historic spike in economic confidence. For example, the quarterly
Small Business Index
conducted by MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recorded its largest surge ever in optimism in the first quarter of 2018. Further, a Gallup poll in January found small business optimism to be at an 11-year high, and the National Federation of Independent Business reported that small business leaders have the second-highest level of optimism in the 45-year history of its monthly survey.
It isn’t just small businesses that have a positive outlook. The quarterly
RSM US Middle Market Business Index
, presented by RSM in partnership with the U.S. Chamber, found that midsize businesses in America are experiencing record-high levels of optimism. It also showed how that confidence is translating into measurable gains for employees. More than 60% of middle market leaders said they plan to raise wages over the next 180 days, while roughly half have already done so during the first quarter. An increasingly positive outlook will also lead to more jobs, with 58% of business leaders planning to increase hiring over the next 6 months.
Many factors, of course, contribute to this uptick in optimism. Yet pro-business members of Congress deserve a significant share of credit for rallying around pro-growth policies and passing them into law. Last week the Chamber
recognized 297 members of Congress
with the Spirit of Enterprise Award, which honors legislators from both parties with outstanding records of support on critical business issues. We encourage voters to look closely at these lawmakers’ records of achievement when they go to the polls this year.
Sky-high optimism among business leaders is a major indicator that our country and our economy are moving in the right direction. The Chamber believes that the leaders in Congress who worked so hard to benefit our job creators not only deserve credit for their efforts, but they deserve a chance to return to Washington for another term to continue their hard work.
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Bank Teller
Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union
Franklin-Somerset Federal Credit Union has an opening for a full-time teller position located in our Skowhegan branch. Responsibilities of the position include: providing exceptional member service, performing routine member transactions, including but not limited to deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, transfers and check cashing. The qualified candidate will have cash handling skills, possess great people skills, be reliable, dependable, and have a positive attitude.
For more information or to apply please click
here.
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Pine Tree Camp Staff 2018
Pine Tree Society
Pine Tree Camp opened its gates in 1945 as a summer camp for children with physical disabilities. Over the years, it has evolved into a place where children and adults with disabilities are able to participate in all the recreational activities for which Maine is known all year long.
The barrier-free setting, along with an amazing staff, ensure that activities like swimming, fishing, kayaking, hiking, boating and even camping in a tent under the stars are completely accessible to all.
For more information or to apply please click
here.
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Account Executive
Wireless Zone of Maine - Skowhegan
We are looking for an upbeat person who is willing to travel between the Newport & Skowhegan stores. Account Executive, with commission earn up to $25K-$42K per year!
Job Requirements:
Prior Sales Experience Preferred
Knowledge of cellular and/or computer technology Preferred
Effective Verbal, Written and Interpersonal Skills
Positive Attitude
High Energy Level and Self-motivated
Eagerness to Learn New Devices and Technology
For more information or to apply please click
here.
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Seasonal Manufacturing Plant Positions
Gifford's Ice Cream - Skowhegan
Are you interested in earning extra income or trying something new? Gifford’s Ice Cream is seeking seasonal help for a variety of positions in our plant. This could be the perfect job for someone who already has a job, but wants to test other career opportunities, or just earn a little bit extra each week. Gifford’s is happy to work around any availability. Able to work Full time – GREAT! Able to work Part-time – FABULOUS!
Available positions are open from Now – July 2018.
Don’t
let that scare you. There is a potential for full-time employment after July for the right candidates.
To work in our manufacturing plant, you must be at least 18 years of age.
For more information or to apply please click
here.
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Controller
HP Fairfield - Skowhegan
HP Fairfield, a division of the Alamo Group, has an opening for a Controller in Skowhegan, Maine facility. HP Fairfield services municipalities and contractors throughout New England by helping them improve the safety and condition of roadways, airfields, and public infrastructure through the sale, manufacture and customer installation of specialized work truck and related equipment.
The successful candidate will oversee the financial activities of HP Fairfield including month end close processes, direct the preparation of reports, maintain systems of internal controls to protect the company's assets, and manage the work of administrative and accounting staff.
For more information or to apply please click
here
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Multiple Positions
Redington-Fairview General Hospital - Skowhegan
The Mission of Redington-Fairview General Hospital (RFGH) is to develop, provide, and facilitate quality comprehensive, cost-effective health services for the people we serve.
Redington-Fairview General Hospital is an independent community hospital located in Skowhegan, Maine. RFGH has provided quality, comprehensive health services to the residents of Somerset County since 1952. A member of the Maine Hospital Association, RFGH offers inpatient and outpatient services in many specialities, has a network of community-based primary care and pediatric physicians, and provides 24-hour emergency medical services.
For more information or to apply please click
here
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If you have a job you want posted, please let us know
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Job hunting isn't always easy
, whether you’re looking for your first job, trying to find another job or striving for a better job. Maine CareerCenters provide a variety of employment and training services at no charge to help you in your search.
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You do not need to be claiming unemployment benefits or be out of work to use our services. Give us a call, send us an email or stop on by. We’ll take a look at each step of your career-decision process and make recommendations as to which CareerCenter resources might be most helpful in your situation.
Employers:
Need assistance with recruitment? Maine CareerCenters can help! We offer no-cost Job Postings to Maine JobLink, Multi-Company Job Fairs, Individual-Employer Recruitment and Screening, Interview Space, Workforce Information, and Training Resources. Contact us and ask for the Employer Services Representative.
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Expanding your Business in the Area:
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Located in Fairfield
Great opportunity for a business. Property is close to interstate. Has office building and garage with 14 feet high ceiling. Can be used for multiple uses. Trailer pad with well and sewer. Property will be surveyed with 3-5 acres more or less.
This property is listed by Allied Realty, 187 Madison Avenue, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
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Located in Clinton
Built in 1985, this convenient and well functional office is approximately 1280 square feet. Reception area and 3 offices along with storage/file room. Plenty of parking. Easy access from Route 201.
This property is listed by Whittemore's Real Estate, 108 Water Street, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
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Great Location in Skowhegan
Great house or business lot! (Former site of an old school). 3.04 acres with a small clearing at road and the rest is mostly wooded. Could be used for a business. Well worth a look! Close to Skowhegan and/or Waterville.
This property is listed by Whittemore's Real Estate, 108 Water Street, Skowhegan, Maine 04976
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Great Location in Skowhegan
PRIME COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE often referred to as "The Gateway To The North" because of the routes access to Canada. If you are ready to expand your business or start a new venture this property is set up to get you on your way. Conveniently set up with 8" sewer line, public water, 3 phase power at the street and traffic lights close to the road frontage.
This property is listed by Allied Realty, 187 Madison Avenue, Skowhegan, Maine 04976.
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Vacant Land / For Sale from our members at Taconnet FCU
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412 Madison Ave, Skowhegan, ME 04976
.89± ACRE VACANT LOT— READY FOR DEVELOPMENT. Frontage 180± Feet on Route 201. Ready for Development - Retail and/or Office
FOR SALE $ 130,000. This property is for sale by: Malone Commercial Brokers, 5 Moulton Street Portland, ME 04101. Find more
here.
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Hight Properties, LLC
363 & 373 Madison Ave. 1.95 Acres 300’+ Road Frontage.
Close
Proximity to commercial properties: Irving - Dunkin Donuts - Tractor Supply - Burger King - Olympia Sports - Dollar Tree
Call for more information 207-431-2454 207-399-0668. You can also view
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15,000 square feet of industrial/commercial space available in Skowhegan. Facility includes loading dock, freight elevator, private offices and bathrooms. Available space is bright and open and encompasses the third floor of an active textile products maker utilizing the first and second floors. The space is wired with 220 and 110 electrical, equipped with compressed air from central air plant, and is wired with high speed data and phone system. Shared services that are available include order fulfillment, materials shipping and receiving, and equipment maintenance.
Contact Bill Swain of Maine Stitching Specialties at 474-3108, ext 1.
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Evelyn’s Furniture is now available for rent
30 x 140 space, Bathroom and office space, parking for
10 cars, not included in rent heat, electric, water or plowing. 217 North Avenue Skowhegan Maine 04976
Commercial Contact Roland Veilleux at 207-399-5317 Owner will to switch out windows on front walls.
$1500 a month for more Info give us a call or email us
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Skowhegan Village Plaza is available for rent
Join Beauty by Design, Miller Fitness, Pizza Hut, and Family Pet Connection, at the Skowhegan Village Shopping Plaza. Several different options are being offered for retail space. Skowhegan Village Shopping Plaza is located at the intersection of Rt 2 and East Madison Road with a traffic count of over 18,000 cars. This is a highly visible location.This property is listed by DC Rentals 30 Access Highway, Caribou, Maine 04736.If you are interested in renting the space please contact us
here at the Chamber.
119 Madison Avenue is ready for a rental
Looking for a high traffic location with lots of parking in front, and a grass lawn area in the rear, take a look at the pic and see just a glimpse. The owner is looking for a long term business that will be successful. This would make a great location as a restaurant, a training center, or anything that you can think of. For more information please contact Darryl at 858.6279 or contact us
here
at the Chamber for more.
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Does your business have news to share? Let us know, and we’ll promote it, just click the picture and email us
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the information.
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