Economic Recovery Committee
In May 2020, Governor Mills established an Economic Recovery Committee to develop specific policy recommendations to stabilize the state’s economy and build a bridge to future prosperity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. MANP’s Executive Director, Jennifer Hutchins, is honored to be one of 37 members of the committee. The committee’s work is based on the framework of the state’s 10-year Economic Plan.
The Committee’s work is in two parts:
- An initial report by July 15, 2020, for stabilization and support recommendations in response to the current economic emergency. Read the report, which included the recommendation to create a Nonprofit Relief Fund.
- A final report on Dec. 1, 2020, for sustainability and growth recommendations that bridge the COVID-19 response to the State’s 10-year economic development strategy released last year.
The Committee may also continue to meet after delivering its final report if requested by the Governor.
Sub-Committees
The committee is divided into six sub-committees.
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Retail
- Education and Workforce
- Infrastructure (Transportation, construction, broadband, and banking)
- Innovation (Life sciences, tech, energy, start-up ecosystem)
- Healthcare, nonprofits, childcare & support services (MANP’s Jennifer Hutchins serves on this committee)
- Manufacturing and Natural Resource-Based Industries
Follow the Committee’s Work
All of the committee and sub-committee meetings are public and we encourage nonprofits to follow and engage! Find a schedule of upcoming meetings.
Contact the Committee
- To send suggestions to the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee by using this form.
- To send questions to the committee staff, please email EconomicRecoveryCommittee@maine.gov.
