There are many resources available to businesses, ranging from assistance with financing for established businesses and start-ups, to business counseling, marketing assistance, workforce development, and more.

City of Lewiston, Department of Economic and Community Development
Financing, site-search, assistance with permitting and planning
27 Pine Street, Third Floor
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 513-3126
Web: http://www.ci.lewiston.me.us/127/Economic-Community-Development-Departmen

Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG)
Maine Small Business Development Center, financing, business counseling, business plan development
125 Manley Road
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 783-9186
Web: http://www.avcog.org

Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Business advocacy, member support services, regional image development, and business-education partnerships
415 Lisbon Street, First Floor
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 783-2249
Web: http://www.lametrochamber.com

State of Maine, Department of Economic and Community Development
Business development, tourism & film, tax increment financing, and international trade 
Burton Cross Building, Third Floor 
111 Sewall Street 
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: (207) 624-9800
Web: http://www.maine.gov/decd/index.shtml

State of Maine, Small Business Advocate
Assistance to small businesses in navigation and compliance with Maine’s many regulatory requirements
148 State House Station 
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: (207) 626-8410
Web: http://www.maine.gov/sos/sba/index.html

Lewiston CareerCenter
Resources for employers, employee training, employee recruitment
5 Mollison Way
Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: (207) 753-9000
Web: http://www.mainecareercenter.gov/locations/lewiston.shtml