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The Piscataquis County Economic Development Council
considers nature-based, historical and cultural heritage tourism to be a vital part of the local
economy. As such, they have formed a permanent subcommittee, the Piscataquis Tourism Development
Authority, to serve as the umbrella organization for several tourism initiatives in the region. The
PTDA provides networking, guidance and funding to several projects, including the Villages of
Piscataquis County Audio Tours. Other projects falling under this umbrella that may be of interest
to visitors include the Great Maine Woods and Waters Tour (http://catalog.themainehighlands.com/cart/category/0/Welcome/) and A Waterfall Guide to Southern Piscataquis
County (http://www.piscataquischamber.com/waterfall_guide.asp
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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*. |
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