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Welcome to Houlton

Moving forward and business friendly

• Access to workforce - easily trainable

• Proximity to major markets national & international

• Affordable utilities & cost of living

• Connections to major U.S. highways

New England’s lowest cost power,
Houlton Water Company’s power projects promise
contiuned low power costs into the future.
Q. Why is Houlton, ME known as the Handcuff Capital of the
Within a 10hr drive of 30% of the U.S.
population. World?
Close to major Canadian population centers
Almost 60% of the Canadian population. A. Smith & Wesson, noted for its firearms, is the world’s largest
manufacturer of handcuffs. All made right here in Houlton.
Don’t fight to retain talent.
Low turnover rates in low single digits are common.
Employees are loyal.

BENEFITS RESULTS

Attainable & sustainable workforce. Most skill sets available. Jobs appreciated
Attuned to manufacturing & assembly so very low turnover rate, as low as 3 or
jobs. Easily trained in all areas of 4%.
expertise. We’re Connected
Connections to major U.S. highway. One of the best “wired” communities in rural You can get there from here.
Crossroads of I-95 and Trans Canada Maine. We boast one of the only redundant,
Highway. Good rail service into private fiber carriers into Canada and New
remainder of the states and into Canada England. Whether a work at home operation Sophisticated metal and other
via Maine Northern Railway or a heavily wired office, Houlton can fabrication and manufacturing very
accomodate your needs. possible, and welcomed, in region.
Precision machining capabilities. State
of the art training center at regional Can get product to market in timely
community college. Courses can be Come Back fashion.
customized to fit specific needs.
Bring Your Business electronic market.
Major markets within 10 hour drive. Houlton can compete in the global

High percent of internet users and Feel at Home Again
excellent connectivity with redundancy Sell existing home in other areas of
through Canadian systems. INSTANTLY! country, buy same or larger home in
region and still have money in the bank.
Affordable housing. Win-win situation.

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