Lewiston, Maine has a diverse economy. The region includes a significant high-precision manufacturing industry. Textile and shoe manufacturers are also important to the economy. The food and beverage industry is a growing sector in the area and includes numerous prominent companies. Tourism is also a substantial factor for the region's economy. Healthcare is one of the area's largest employment sectors and is an important part of the economy. The area also includes numerous distribution centers.
The Maine Quality Center, in collaboration with the Maine Technical College System, offers training for workers at qualified Maine companies. The center provides employer-specific training programs, trainee recruitment and pre-employment screening.
The top job providers in the Lewiston region are shown below:
- Sisters of Charity Health System Inc
- Central Maine Medical Center Inc
- St Mary's Regional Medical Center
- Outsource Works
- President & Trustees of Bates College (Inc)
- Combined Management, Inc
- Support Solutions, Inc
- Franklin Co, Inc
- City of Lewiston
- St Marguerite D'youville Pavilion
- Androscoggin Home Health Services, Inc
- Central Maine Healthcare Corporation
- Central Maine Health Ventures Inc
- Elmet Technologies Inc
- Daily Lewiston Sun
- Richardson Hollow Associates Inc
- Northeast Bancorp
- Androscoggin Savings Bank, Inc
- Androscoggin Bancorp MHC
- Franklin Co, Inc
- Formed Fiber Technologies
- Tambrands
- Banknorth Group
- Lewiston School Department
- Panolam Industries
- Diamond Phoenix Corporation
- L.L. Bean
- Giger
The largest employment providing sectors in Lewiston, Maine are:
- Educational and health services
- Trade, transportation and utilities
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Professional and business services
- Leisure and hospitality
Noteworthy information about Lewiston Maine: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 90.5. The national average is 100. Approximately 12% of the residents over the age of 25 have earned a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2007 the estimated median household income was $38,000.
Some of the helpful organizations for local companies are:
- Androscoggin County Chamber
- Lewiston Auburn Economic Growth Council
- Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
The Sun Journal is a good resource for keeping current with Lewiston business and industry news.