New Study Ranks Maine Poorly for Competitiveness

State lacks comprehensive strategy for job growth, economic prosperity

A new analysis conducted by experts in economic competitiveness ranks Maine poorly against other states in key benchmarks, including worker productivity, job growth, business creation, and innovation. The “Maine Competitiveness Assessment,” commissioned by the Maine Jobs Council and conducted by Porter Development Initiative Consulting (PDI), is a comprehensive assessment of Maine’s competitive position for attracting jobs, investment and talent into the state and, for existing Maine businesses, how Maine’s policies, cost structures and workforce impact their ability to succeed in the national and global economy.