Main Street Skowhegan Development Coordination VISTA

Founded in 2005 by a group of citizens, Main Street Skowhegan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on the ongoing revitalization of historic Skowhegan, Maine. We actively collaborate with and engage hundreds of volunteers and dozens of partner organizations and businesses in our region via a variety of economic and community development activities.6

According to a 2024 economic analysis completed by Camoin Associates, Main Street Skowhegan (MSS) has demonstrated substantial economic impacts on the Central Maine region. Through MSS programs, the organization has supported over 80 jobs annually, generated more than $2.2 million in earnings, and facilitated $6.1 million in local sales. Signature initiatives, such as Business Lab, have fostered 24 businesses and 47 jobs since 2022, while community events like Skijor Skowhegan and the Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival drive tourism and over $455,000 in visitor spending annually. These efforts showcase MSS¿s pivotal role in enhancing the local economy, promoting entrepreneurship, and attracting new investment to the area.