With a shrinking and aging population, opportunity for success is growth through attracting and retaining younger families to greater Franklin County.
Greater Franklin Development Council
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Meeting the needs of employers and workforce
A roundtable discussion was held Jan. 25 with representatives of local education and economic development organizations to collaborate on facilitating a workforce training programming.
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Meeting the needs of employers and workforce
A roundtable discussion was held January 25 with representatives from local education and economic development organizations to address and discuss an initiative to collaborate efforts between service providers, educators, and community connectors.
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Community input vital to cultural planning
WILTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council and Arts Farmington hosted a cultural planning community forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Life Perks Coffee Co. “We submitted successful grant applications with Maine Arts Commission and Maine Community Foundation to develop a cultural plan for the region,” said Charlie Woodworth, GFDC executive director. Two $10,000 grants were […]
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Community input vital to cultural planning
WILTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council and Arts Farmington hosted a cultural planning community forum Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Life Perks Coffee Co. “We submitted successful grant applications with Maine Arts Commission and Maine Community Foundation to develop a cultural plan for the region,” said Charlie Woodworth, GFDC executive director. Two $10,000 grants were […]
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Work force solutions workshop May 3
FARMINGTON — The Greater Franklin Development Council, together with the Women’s Business Center at CEI, are co-sponsoring a free workshop titled Exploring Workforce Solutions from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the Fairbanks School Meeting House. The event was organized to provide a platform for employers to connect with resources to address their workforce challenges. […]
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Jay to put building repairs out to bid
JAY — Selectpersons voted 3-1 Monday to seek bids for repairs needed to the sand-and-salt building at the Public Works Department. Board Chairman Terry Bergeron and Selectpersons Keith Cornelio and Judy Diaz favored going out to bid while Vice Chairman Tim DeMillo opposed. Selectperson Gary McGrane was absent. The damage resulted when an employee in […]
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Freeman Township to lead Franklin County council
FARMINGTON — A Freeman Township man has been hired as executive director of the Greater Franklin Development Council, according to a news release. Charlie Woodworth will take over the position on Sept. 4. He succeeds Alison Hagerstrom of Farmington who has led the organization for 15 years. Hagerstrom will retire Aug. 31. Most recently Woodworth […]
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Director of Greater Franklin Development Council retiring
FARMINGTON – Alison Hagerstrom will retire as executive director of the Greater Franklin Development Council on Aug. 31, ending 15 years at the helm. The Farmington resident has worked to support businesses and bring new ones to the area and highlight the features of greater Franklin County, including Livermore Falls. “I really enjoy this job,” she said. She made […]