Meredith H. Jones

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a charitable resource

The Maine Development Foundation (MDF) is a non-partisan organization that focuses on driving sustainable economic growth and improving the lives of individuals in Maine. The company achieves this through research, leadership development, and creative partnerships. MDF offers various programs such as the Institute for Civic Leadership, Leadership Maine, Policy Leaders Academy, Realize Maine Network, and Revive Civility. The company also provides professional development, networking, and community service opportunities to alumni of Leadership Maine. MDF is a lead partner in FOR/, an intersectoral coalition working to diversify the state's wood products businesses, attract capital investment, and develop greater economic prosperity for Maine's rural communities. Additionally, MDF's Main Downtown Center Program serves as a statewide resource for preservation-based downtown revitalization, and the MaineSpark initiative aims to ensure that by 2025, more than half of all Maineans have access to high-quality workforce qualifications. The company is based in Augusta, ME and has subsidiaries in the United States. Harold Clossey has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Provides health care services, dental services and other related services

Maine Health Care Association is a non-profit trade association representing over 200 nursing homes, assisted living, and residential care facilities across the state. The private company is based in Augusta, ME. The organization provides advocacy, education, workforce development, quality advancement, and business support for facility-based long-term care providers. It offers educational programs, certificate courses, conferences, and workshops focused on leadership, infection prevention, quality assurance, emergency preparedness, behavioral health, and regulatory compliance. The association supports members with group purchasing programs, insurance services, and a member marketplace for administrative, clinical, and operational needs. It promotes quality improvement initiatives and engages in legislative efforts and public health campaigns to increase vaccination rates among long-term care staff and residents.