The Villages

of Piscataquis

County

The Villages Of Piscataquis County

Come To Our Part Of The World & Enjoy The Villages Of Piscataquis County

 

Our Supporters 

The Piscataquis Fund Of Maine Community Foundation The Piscataquis County Fund was established in 1986 by area businesses and individuals to ensure that the county would have the local charitable resources to address community issues. Twice a year, grants from the Piscataquis County Fund are awarded to nonprofits to support innovative projects.

The Maine Community Foundation manages the Piscataquis County Fund, and local leaders, knowledgeable about their communities, help review grant applications and distribute funding.

The Maine Humanities Council

The Maine Humanities Council is a statewide, private, nonprofit, organization whose mission is to engage the people of Maine with the power and pleasure of ideas. The Council's programs, and the projects which it supports through grants of $500-$10,000, are intended to encourage a deeper understanding of ourselves and others, foster wisdom in an age of information, and provide context in a time of change.

The Maine Humanities Council is particularly interested in supporting projects that stimulate meaningful community dialogue, attract diverse audiences, are participatory and engaging, and invite discovery of the humanities in interesting and exciting ways. Grants are awarded to not-for-profit organizations that serve a Maine audience.

Penquis Leadership The Penquis Leadership Institute believes that local problems are best solved by local leaders. The PLI’s goal is to promote long-term commitment and economic development by broadening the local leadership base. Growing the pool of new leaders is critical to the continued strength of our economy and our ability to maintain vibrant rural communities. By combining general leadership skills and networking opportunities with regional information and issues, the Penquis Leadership Institute provides a unique learning experience for new and emerging leaders who care about this region’s future.
Penquis Higher Education Center  The Penquis Higher Education Center - A tool for workforce development: The PCEDC was one of the prime organizers in an effort to bring a higher education facility to Piscataquis County. After listening to our business leaders, we realized that the County needed an education facility that could offer both college level classes for residents as well as customized workforce development training to meet the needs of our businesses. Because of these needs, the PCEDC and other allies (including the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System) organized a successful effort to get State funding for a center. Because of this team effort, the Penquis Higher Education Center (PHEC) was formed*.
Piscataquis County Economic Development Council - PCEDC Piscataquis County Economic Development Council: OUR MISSION...
The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) seeks to leverage local, county, regional, and state resources to promote and encourage private and public investment within Piscataquis County, Maine. The goal is to stimulate long-term sustainable economic development and growth in the region.

http://piscataquischamber.com/

Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the Piscataquis Region

The Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank you for taking time to learn more about the region.

Our county is the size of the State of Connecticut, and is located in central Maine. We have a population of only 17,000 people and with our miles and miles of forested land, we are still considered “frontier land.”

Natural resources are an important part of our heritage, both for work and for play.

Welcome to this haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking or a quiet weekend doing not much at a summer cottage can all be enjoyed here. Read a book by the fire this winter, or bundle up and hit our miles of snowmobile and cross country ski trails. Pull big fish up through auger holes and take plenty of pictures for the folks back home!

We are very proud of our region, and love to share Maine’s great outdoors where eagles still fly and deer graze the fields. After admiring the local flora and fauna, be sure to come into town for dinner, shopping and a show.

The Piscataquis region welcomes you!