AUGUSTA — Nine Maine communities were named Wednesday as a “certified business friendly” community.
In a Cabinet Room ceremony, Gov. Paul LePage said the state has made modest improvements to help reduce red tape for businesses. The program he announced in March is designed to recognize cities and towns for “their commitment to job creation, reducing red tape and being open for business,” according to the state Department of Economic and Community Development.
The nine communities earning the designation, which is good for two years, were Augusta, Bath, Biddeford, Saco, Brewer, Bucksport, Guilford, Lincoln and Sanford.
A panel of business experts evaluated the applicants in many areas, including customer service, business involvement and collaboration, input from the public and licensing and permitting.
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