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Greater Portland’s safe environment, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant arts and food culture
combine to create a treasured quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
Portland consistently makes top-ten lists
of best places to vacation, and is also
appearing on “best of” lists for families,
outdoor lifestyle, and business startups,
even earning the #1 Happiest City in the
Eastern US (2014) from Green Living
Magazine. We’re not surprised.
An old seaport city on a fresh new tra-
jectory fueled by the creative economy,
Greater Portland has been attracting
young entrepreneurs who find the
progressive region large enough to be
interesting, yet small enough to develop
a supportive community.
You can connect with some of the
creative, energetic people who are
planting roots in our region on Creative
Portland’s website, ,
an invaluable source of information and
resources for current residents and those
considering a move. From neighbor-
hoods and housing to investment and
business incubators, the site provides
ideas on ways to fit your interests and
talents within our community. Live and
Work In Maine (liveandworkinmaine.
com) helps job seekers engage with
Maine's employment community with
extensive information on employers,
career events, and the rich and balanced
lifestyle enjoyed by those who call
Maine home.
The Portland region is growing and
diversifying rapidly. In addition to the
old-time Mainers and their Down East
humor, you’ll find new communities of
residents from Eastern Europe, Africa,
and Southeast Asia, as well as trans-
plants from other US regions. Portland’s
small size encourages community
involvement and makes for a quicker
transition once you decide to resettle.
The Economic & Community Develop-
ment divisions of towns and cities in
Greater Portland can aid you in trans-
planting your business and family to
Maine; find contact info at greaterport-
. If you’ve already decided to
relocate, or you’re contemplating a move
to the Greater Portland area, our local
service professionals will make your
transition smoother.
If you’re here for a visit only, the service
listings on pages 64-66 may still include
something you’ll need during your
vacation.
Photo: Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld
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Picture yourself
here! From
seascapes to
cityscapes, the
backdrops of
Portland’s metro
area will make
you smile.
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