September 6th, 2011
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Amtrak Downeaster Train Platform Update

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The platform for the Amtrak Downeaster, (located near the Hose Tower) is currently under construction.  This project is slated to take about 4 months, with the Downeaster scheduled to arrive in Freeport, fall of 2012.

Fields & Trails Update

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This fall the contractor is grading the ground surface and will install sod.  All of the fields should be available for use in the spring of 2012.  The trails are being laid out in cooperation with local trail organizations and volunteers and will be ready next spring as well.

NAPA Auto Parts Ribbon Cutting - Welcome to Freeport

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Their ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, September 23rd at 9:30am at their new location, 152 US Route One in Freeport.

 

For More Information, please contact them at 846-6168 or visit their website.

Acapello Salon & Spa

acLocated at 15 Main Street in Freeport, Acapello Salon & Day Spa is also an Aveda shop!  The retail section should open, (on street level), by the end of this week or next and the salon, (located upstairs), will open within the next few months.

 

For more information, please contact them, 332-5510 or visit their website!

Olympia Sports Moving to a New Location

The Olympia Sports retail store is relocating to 140 Main Street (next to Siano's and Subway) in  November of this year.  This space was formerly occupied by Freeport Square Gallery. 

Jos. A. Bank Men's Clothiers

A new tenant is coming to 42 Main Street - formerly the home of Burberry.  It will be located next to The Cosmetic Company Store and The Children's Place.  No opening date has been set.

Freeport Kitchen Tour 2011

The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to their 1st Annual Freeport Kitchen Tour! 

 

This event will be held on Saturday, September 10th from 10:00am-3:00pm and will feature 7 area kitchens.  Tickets are $20.00 and includes a brochure with photographs, addresses and a map.  

 

For more information, or to register for this exciting event, please contact the Chamber at 847-5240 or visit their website.

MTI Announces Significant Updates

mtiMaine Technology Institute has announced significant updates to its core funding program for business innovation in Maine.  The changes are designed to accelerate technology-based Maine businesses along their development cycle of bringing new products to market while simultaneously accelerating their capacity for profitability and growth. 

FMI and for a full schedule of workshops and webinars detailing changes, visit www.mainetechnology.org.

Contact Us

To learn more about how Freeport can help your business succeed, call the Freeport Economic Development Corporation at 207-865-4743 x117 or visit our website!

 

Sande Updegraph

Freeport Economic Development Corporation