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Richmond: A Certified Business-Friendly Community

The Town of Richmond was named by Governor LePage and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development as a Certified Business Friendly Community in 2013.

Businesses: You are a Priority in Richmond!

Maintaining an environment for business growth is a priority for the town. Just ask Wyman & Simpson, Kennebec River Biosciences, Port City Auto Auction, or the many other businesses in town.

Location: 

Richmond is only 20 minutes away from Topsham/Brunswick, 30 minutes from Augusta, 35 minutes from Lewiston/Auburn, and 45 minutes from Portland. And the beautiful Maine coast is just 20 minutes away and reachable by car or boat.

Distance to Nearest Port City/Commercial Airport: 

20 miles to Augusta; 45 miles to Portland.

Incentives: 

Public/private partnership to move business forward, Revolving Loan Funds, Business Assistance Grants, Pine Tree Zone Benefits, Infrastructure Grants, Tax Increment Financing, Technical Assistance, Richmond partners with the Maine Departments of Economic & Community Development and Labor and others in coordination of resources to support business growth.

Richmond Community Fit: 

Skilled and ready work force, education and training support, great housing opportunities, perfect geographic location central to commuter patterns, superior natural resources and outstanding quality of life!