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Brunswick Landing: Maine’s Center for Innovation
July 2012
Land where your business will take off!
The Renewable Energy Center
Brunswick Landing: Maine’s Center for Innovation
Brunswick Landing: Maine’s Center for Innovation is
a progressive and innovative location for your clean
technology business. Brunswick Landing is a 3,200 acre
campus with significant infrastructure and facility assets.
And with a skilled and motivated civilian workforce,
Brunswick Landing can host a variety of energy related
businesses.
You are invited to take a closer look at the Renewable
Energy Center at Brunswick Landing: Maine’s Center for
Innovation.
Maine is poised for dramatic economic growth in
renewable energy technologies. With alternative energy
as one of Maine’s targeted and fastest growing economic
sectors, the Renewable Energy Center at Brunswick
Landing will concentrate on renewable energy:
• Product Manufacturing
• Generation/Distribution
• Research and Development
In addition, Brunswick Landing is the new home of the
Maine Advanced Technology and Engineering Center
(MATEC), a partnership between the University of
Maine and Southern Maine Community College. The
focus will be on precision manufacturing, advanced
energy systems, ship/boat building and
composites. With several institutions of higher
education having a presence at Brunswick
Landing the Renewable Energy Center will
become a national center for excellence using
renewable, clean energy technologies.
Located within 50 miles of two-thirds of Maine’s
labor force and with easy access to I-295, I-95
and U.S. Route 1, Brunswick Landing is integrated into
the communities of Bath, Brunswick and Topsham which
are located in the beautiful midcoast region of Maine just 30 minutes from Portland and less than two hours
from Boston.
Brunswick Landing
Take a closer look at what the Brunswick Renewable
Energy Center has to offer the clean technology industry.
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Did you know...
Source: Maine Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information
Within 50 miles of Brunswick Landing, the labor pool of renewable energy workers is made up of:
• 343,490 workers in occupations that are likely to produce “green” workers
• 14,920 workers are presently working at “green” composites establishments
• Two-thirds of Maine’s labor force is located within 50 miles of Brunswick Landing
Key Features of the Renewable Energy Center at Brunswick Landing
• Renewable energy research, development and demonstration site
• Business park model that combines energy technology business operations with on-site production
of energy used within the park itself
• Dynamic power demonstration and production facilities that allow for components to be easily
swapped out when new technologies evolve
• Cutting edge research center of excellence in the Northeast for alternative energy development
• Economically and environmentally sustainable for alternative energy facilities and clean industries
• Incorporation of sustainable green growth in the property redevelopment
Source: Maine Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information
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Renewable Energy Center Partners
Economic Development Administration
Efficiency Maine
Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine
(E2Tech)
Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems
Maine Office of Energy Independence and Security
Maine Technology Institute
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
University of Maine
US Department of Energy
US Environmental Protection Agency
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General Labor Pool for Brunswick, Maine - 2011 (Selected Occupations)
Within 50 miles of Brunswick, there are 14,490 workers in occupations that are likely to produce "green" workers
Standard Occupational Classification Title
#
Working
Mean
Avg.
Standard Occupational Classification Title
#
Working
Mean
avg.
Industrial Production Managers
380
$41.91
Electricians
1,750
1,370
$20.47
$18.21
$12.94
$25.43
Natural Sciences Managers
130
$46.60 Structural Iron and Steel Workers
110
*
$29.95
Helpers--Carpenters
80
Computer Software Engineers, Systems
Software
330
$41.41
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Chemical Engineers
100
$45.92
Electrical and Electronics Repairers,
Commercial and Industrial Equipment
180
$20.71
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining
Safety Engineers and Inspectors
70
$26.51
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Mechanics and Installers
940
$20.85
Industrial Engineers
470
$35.22
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
510
Architectural and Civil Drafters
360
$23.38
Millwrights
90
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Technicians
260
$23.11
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and
Repair Workers
230
$24.02
$20.29
$13.18
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
180
$23.76
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of
Production and Operating Workers
2,230
$26.69
Chemists
200
$30.82 Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Assemblers
180
$13.53
Environmental Scientists and Specialists,
Including Health
350
$26.05
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
510
$20.10
Hydrologists
60
$35.61
Team Assemblers
1,970
Chemical Technicians
150
$18.13
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool
Operators, Metal and Plastic
270
$13.79
$19.20
Commercial and Industrial Designers
110
$27.45
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine
Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and
Plastic
180
$18.65
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
160
$29.28
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters,
Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
380
$21.94
6,330
$15.15
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
1,170
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
580
$16.87
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
220
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
780
$21.99
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
90
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Farming,
Fishing, and Forestry Workers
70
$23.70
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters,
Operators, and Tenders
130
$18.11
$20.90
$16.78
$15.58
Agricultural Inspectors
*
$14.00
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
180
2,320
$17.32
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
2,200
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
210
$16.69
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material
Movers, Hand
4,020
Operating Engineers and Other Construction
Equipment Operators
890
$18.43
Total
14,490
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products
Customer Service Representatives
Carpenters
Source: Maine Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research and Information
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$19.17
$15.21
$13.12
BRUNSWICK
The early residents of Brunswick made their living
from fishing, farming, lumbering and shipbuilding.
During the twentieth century, Brunswick
experienced extensive population growth, and has
continued to grow steadily ever since. Brunswick
is home to Bowdoin College and Naval Air Station
Brunswick, has 66 miles of irregular shoreline
along the Atlantic Ocean and 12 miles along the
Androscoggin River. Brunswick was voted one of
the top “100 Best Places to Live and Launch 2008”
by CNN/Money Magazine.
Major Employers
The following companies are the major employers
in the region:
• Bath Iron Works
• Bowdoin College
• Harry C. Crooker and Sons, General Contractors
• L.L. Bean
• Mid Coast Hospital
• Parkview Adventist Hospital
• Sweetser (Behavioral Health Care)
Source: Maine 2008 Business Directory, Maine
Department of Labor
County: Cumberland
Population: 22,192
Area: 49.7 sq. miles
Pop. Density: 447/sq. mile
Median Age: 38.2 yrs
Per Capita Income: $26,116
Source: Sperling’s Best Places
Major Industries
The region enjoys a blend of traditional industries
as well as emerging technologies. Such industries
include:
• Boat and ship building
• Composites and marine services
• Financial services
• Commercial fishing and lobstering
• Health services
• Education
• Tourism and recreation
Source: Maine Department of Labor
Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment
(September 2011)
Area
Civilian
Labor Force
Number
Employed
Number
Unemployed
Unemployment
Rate (%)
Bath
4,546
4,213
333
7.3%
Brunswick
10,020
9,290
730
7.3%
Topsham
4,787
4,496
291
6.1%
Region
40,659
38,013
2,646
6.5%
Maine
708,874
658,706
50,168
7.1%
152,693,000
137,953,000
14,740,000
9.7%
US
Source: Maine Department of Labor - Center for Workforce Research
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Property Taxes (2011)
Property Tax Assessments
Tax Rate
Assessment
(Assessed Value)
Ratio
Bath
$17.20 per $1,000
100%
Brunswick
$22.87 per $1,000
62%
Topsham
$16.15 per $1,000
100%
Taxes
General
Lodging and Prepared Food
Income Tax
Commute to Work Patterns
This table describes the commute times and number
of people coming to the region for work.
Commute Time
0 - 15 Minutes
4,370
15 - 30 Minutes
2,552
30 - 45 Minutes
2,307
45 - 60 Minutes
801
Total
10,030
Source: Maine Department of Labor
Source: Towns of Brunswick and Topsham, City of Bath
Airport Access
Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM) - on property
(Brunswick, ME)
Portland International Jetport – 30 miles
(Portland, ME)
Manchester Boston Regional Airport – 120 miles
(Manchester, NH)
Logan International Airport Boston – 130 miles (Boston, MA)
Work Force Training Programs
When locating to Brunswick Landing, you will have access
to a highly skilled and qualified work force and several
customizable training resources just outside the door.
Customized state training programs meet the business
demands for a highly skilled, technical workforce including
training, reimbursement, and apprenticeship programs. The
following education and training programs will be integrated
into the business landscape at NASB.
Rail Access
To provide infrastructure for its railroad lines to grow,
the State of Maine partnered with local rail lines to
build a truck-to-rail intermodal facility in Auburn,
located about 40 miles north of, and inland from,
Portland, Maine. There is active rail lines adjacent
to the Brunswick Landing property. In addition, the
Downeaster, Amtrak service from Boston, is expected
to arrive in Brunswick by 2012.
Maine Quality Centers Program - Through its Community
College System, Maine offers free training and education for
qualified new and expanding businesses. Under the Maine
Quality Centers program, businesses - or consortia of small
businesses - creating a minimum of eight new full-time jobs are
eligible for customized recruitment, high-performance skills, or
customized technical training.
Port Access
Port Access is available in Portland, which is
approximately 30 minutes from the midcoast region
via the Portland International Marine Terminal and the
Portland Ocean Terminal (Pier 1 and 2).
Maine Advanced Technology & Engineering Campus (MATEC)
- A joint higher education venture of the University of Maine
and Southern Maine Community College.
Utilities
Electricity (Distribution)
MRRA
Natural Gas
Maine Natural Gas
Water
MRRA
Sewer
MRRA
Telephone
FairPoint Communications
Broadband
Oxford Networks, GWI,
FairPoint Communications
Cable
Comcast
5%
7%
8.5%
Technology Occupations Through Pathways Strategies (Tops)
TOPS provides 50% wage reimbursements for up to 13 weeks
and classroom training cost reimbursement for upgrading work
forces skills or skill gaps for an employer’s needs for Maine
resident hires.
Colleges and Universities Nearby
Southern Maine Community College (on site)
University of Maine (on site)
Southern New Hampshire University
Bowdoin College
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Business Incentives
A number of business incentives for new, relocating and existing businesses are offered by the midcoast
community and the State of Maine.
Pine Tree Development Zones (PTDZ) - Tax rebate and reimbursement program offered by the State.
Created in 2006, the PTDZ includes approximately 1,000 acres at Brunswick Landing. Redevelopment in the
PTDZ reduces the tax burden for qualified businesses through a variety of exemptions, reimbursements
and credits:
Corporate Income Tax Credit – Qualified companies will receive a 100% Maine State corporate income tax
exemption for years 1-5 of their Maine based operation. Qualified companies will receive a 50% Maine
State corporate income tax exemption for years 6-10 of their Maine based operation.
Insurance Tax Credit - Qualified companies will receive a 100% tax credit benefit on insurance premiums for
up to five years.
Sales and Use Tax Exemption – Qualified companies will receive a 100% State of Maine sales tax exemption
on all equipment and building supplies for years 1-10 of their Maine based operation.
Employment Tax Increment Financing – Qualified companies will be reimbursed 80% of a qualified employee’s
personal state income tax obligation. For example, if an employee’s State personal income tax obligation
for a year is $2000, the State will return $1,600 to the company. If a company has ten similar employees,
the company will receive $16,000.
Employment Wage Subsidy and Training Funds - Employees can qualify for up to 12 weeks of new hire wage
reimbursement or 50% of wages, training and education subsidies.
Maine Apprenticeship Program - Maine works together with employers to cover the costs of customized,
on-the-job training and classroom programs aimed at providing employees with professional credentials.
Foreign Trade Zone - The Brunswick Landing will be a designated a Foreign Trade Zone.
New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) - A federal program that benefits companies locating to Brunswick Landing. A
business is only required to repay about 70% of loans that are funded by NMTC investors.
Source: Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.
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MRRA
Midcoast Regional
Redevelopment Authority
Contact Info:
Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority
2 Pegasus St., Suite 1, Unit 200
Brunswick, ME 04011
www.mrra.us
Telephone: 207-798-6512 • Fax: 207-798-6510 • Email: [email protected]
MRRA is is the master developer
of Brunswick Landing and Topsham Commerce Park.
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