Inside Policy Series: Maine Economic Development & Political Overview

Join Pierce Atwood LLP and the Economic Development Council of Maine for an in-depth discussion about key state and federal economic development incentives, the EB-5 investor program, project permitting and a political and policy update.

Attorneys from Pierce Atwood's State & Local Tax, Employment, Environmental & Land Use and Government Relations practice groups will lead the discussion.

The cost for this event is $30. Payment can be made online through PayPal or can be processed during registration the morning of the event. Cash and checks accepted at the door. 

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

8:30AM - 9:00AM - Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00AM - 9:15AM - Introductions by Alison Hagerstrom, EDCM President

9:15AM - 10:15AM - Key State & Federal Economic Development Incentives
Presenters: Jonathan Block & Kris Eimicke

• New Market Tax Credits – Federal and State
• Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement and Business Equipment Tax Exemption
• Tax Increment Financing
• Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit

10:15AM - 10:45AM - Capitalizing a Business Project: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Presenter: Anthony Derosby

• EB-5 investor requirements and process
• Qualifying investments
• EB-5 Regional Centers
• Practical considerations and consequences

10:45AM - 11:00AM - Break

11:00AM - 11:30AM - Ten Tips for Permitting a Development Project in Maine
Presenter: Brian Rayback

• Stormwater
• Natural Resources
• Stakeholders
• Legislative/Regulatory Changes

11:30AM - 12:00PM - Political and Policy Update
Presenters: John Delahanty & Avery Day

• November 2012 Maine State Elections
• Organizing for the 126th Maine Legislature
• Hot Topics Expected in the 126th Maine Legislature

12:00PM - 12:45PM - Buffet Lunch