CBER's Mission

To provide high-quality applied research and technical assistance services to Maine's private and public sector organizations through the combined expertise of faculty, staff, and students from the School of Business, the Muskie School of Public Service, and other colleges and schools at the University of Southern Maine.

Data Sources

Maine Comprehensive Economic Development (MCED) Database [Incorporates the LFA project]

2000-2025 Long Range Economic and Population Forecasts For Maine and its Regions.

MaineToday.com - Maine 2000 Census information.

1997 Economic Census - Maine Reports.

Funding: CBER receives financing through the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, the School of Business at the University of Southern Maine, and through donations, grants, and contracts from other organizations.

CBER is registered at EDIRC (Economics Departments, Institutes, and Research Centers in the World).

Contact Information:

CBER
Univ. of Southern Maine
96 Falmouth Street
Portland, ME 04104-9300
Fax: (207) 780-4046
Voice: (207) 780-4187
usmcber@maine.maine.edu