Known for it's small-town feel, the Pine Tree State is also known to help entrepreneurs with capital and support.

Entrepreneurship is prevalent in Maine, so much so that three-fifths of their private workforce are made up of companies with fewer than 500 employees, which helps them ranks in the top five states for self-employment rate. Maine provides significant help to entrepreneurs, with fair access to capital, strong community support and plenty of investors and grant opportunities. Seasonal tourism plays a huge role in MaineÕs economy as well, with summer tourists providing an influx of money for a few months every year.