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 Rumford, Maine 04276 ~ info@growrumford.com


Connecting residents, investors, businesses and entrepreneurs in the center of opportunity in western Maine



Rumford Selectmen need input on casino issue. The Rumford selectmen want to know how the public stands on the upcoming casino referendum.  Here's a survey form.  Fill it out and bring or mail it to the town manager's office.  To mail: Town manager, Town of Rumford, Rumford, ME 04276
WANTED: anyone in the Rumford area with room to grow catnip


Is there potential for a textile business in Rumford? 
Saving historic Strathglass

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 Why anyone can afford a home in the Rumford area: eight homes under $50k


Local businessman seeks to create program to train local crafters to start businesses.  Sees $3 million boost to local economy.  Details.
The case for a museum 
Fine dining returns to the River Valley.  Details
 

Jobs in job training: is there potential for a career training industry here? Details.  

Rumford economic dev committee launches four projects

Wood products, retail, education a special focus. Details.

  Success with economic development in nearby Franklin County  Public/private partnership shows it can be done. Details

Power possibilities

Could electricity generation power the Rumford area to an economic revival?  Details.

 

Local High School students brainstorm possible new local  businesses

Seniors at Mountain Valley High School come up with ideas for businesses which could be started in the River Valley. Details.

   


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