The Growth Council is the agency that's supposed to help the local economy grow. How's it doing? An audio overview
WANTED: anyone in the Rumford area with room to grow catnip
Is there potential for a textile business in Rumford?
Saving historic Strathglass
Why anyone can afford a home in the Rumford area: eight homes under
Local businessman seeks to create program to train local crafters to start businesses. Sees $3 million boost to local economy. Details. The case for a museum
New Olympia Sports Store helps fill out River Valley Plaza . Details .
Jobs in job training: Details .
Contact us: info@growrumford.com
Rumford economic dev committee launches four projects
Wood products, retail, eduction a special focus. Details.
Success with economic development in nearby Franklin County Public/private partnership shows it can be done. Details
Power possibilities
Could electricity generation power the Rumford area to an economic revival? Details .
Local High School students brainstorm possible new local businesses
Seniors at Mountain Valley High School come up with ideas for businesses which could be started in the River Valley. Details.
How to Grow Rumford: articles and information on this website News from last fall's economic development conference \ What the state Economic Development Commissioner said \ Why the state won't just step in to help \ New businesses in the Rumford area \ Franchises which might work in the Rumford area \ Videos from and about the Rumford area \ Residents' page \ Facts about the area \ Tax foreclosures and property auctions \ Research the feasibility of a business idea? \ Want to start a small business? Here are numerous suggestions \ Properties up for tax or mortage foreclosure / Contact us
