Brewer: Where Business Works

Development Strategy Hitting “Pay-Dirt”

The City of Brewer is currently on the cusp of great things in the realm of economic development. Over the past two years, a number of critical developments and expansions have been announced that will likely change the reputation of our community and build our tax base in ways never before experienced. In fact, Brewer has become the center for new economic growth in the region. For instance:

Ų ZF Lemforder and Brewer Automotive Components each announced multi-million dollar expansions in Brewer, including the creation of over 120 new manufacturing jobs;

Ų Eastern Maine Healthcare announced its plans to construct over 425,000 square feet of office space to house their administrative headquarters, a new outpatient clinic facility, and two other buildings for other healthcare-related companies. Over half of this $62 million complex is expected to be taxable, and the site (once fully built out) is expected to create over 1,000 new and primarily high-paying jobs for area residents;

Ų Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline has announced its intent to construct a $25-$35 million compressor station in Brewer;

Ų Wal-Mart announced their plans to construct a $12 million, 155,000 square foot Super Center on outer Wilson Street, which will involve the creation of over 350 new jobs;

Ų The Woodlands, a Maine-based company, is poised to begin construction of a $6 million 55 bed senior assisted living facility and a 32 bed Alzheimer’s care center off of Chamberlain Road;

Ų Trans-Tech Industries, a manufacturer in the East/West Industrial Park, moved into our community, has more than doubled its workforce, and is currently poised for another round of expansion;

Ų The Allen / Freeman / McDonnell agency, the third largest insurance company in the State, moved into a historic building on Brewer’s waterfront with intent on restoring the facility to its prior condition;

Ų The City announced its plans to construct a road roughly parallel to Wilson Street from the EMH site to Parkway South. This project, as of yet unbuilt, has already drawn several new professional offices to the City; and

Ų Brewer’s citizens helped establish a redevelopment plan for the City’s waterfront, which has received significant private sector interest. In addition, the City expects to receive several million dollars in Federal and State grant funding this Fall to help stabilize the shoreline and address other public infrastructure needs.

These and other economic development projects that have yet to be announced lead us to one simple conclusion – it truly is a new day in Brewer. And it is our hope that as these development projects come on-line in the next several years, Brewer may be able to reduce its tax rate and be better able to pay for the cost of its services.

The Brewer Beacon, Fall 2001.

Economic Development News

Brewer Economic Development Office
D'arcy Main-Boyington
(207)989-7500
Brewer City Hall
80 North Main Street
Brewer, Maine 04412

dmain-boyington@brewerme.org

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