Page 12 - Spring Summer 2023

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

BENEFITS RESULTS

• Attainable & sustainable workforce. Attuned to manufacturing & assembly • Most skill sets available. Jobs appreciated so very low turnover rate, as low as
jobs. Easily trained in all areas of expertise. 3 or 4%.
• Connections to major U.S. highway. Crossroads of I-95 and Trans Canada • You can get there from here.
Highway. Good rail service into remainder of the states and into Canada via
Maine Northern Railway • Sophisticated metal and other fabrication and manufacturing very possible,
and welcomed, in region.
• Precision machining capabilities. State of the art training center at regional
community college. Courses can be customized to fit specific needs. • Can get product to market in timely fashion.
• Houlton can compete in the global electronic market.
• Major markets within 10 hour drive.
• Sell existing home in other areas of country, buy same or larger home in
• High percent of internet users and excellent connectivity with redundancy region and still have money in the bank. Win-win situation.
through Canadian systems.
• Affordable housing.

Q. Why is Houlton, ME known as the Handcuff Capital of the World?
A. Smith & Wesson, noted for its firearms, is the world’s largest manufacturer of handcuffs. All made right here in Houlton.

We’re Connected Come Back
One of the best “wired” communities in rural
Maine. We boast one of the only redundant, Bring Your Business
private fiber carriers into Canada and New
England. Whether a work at home operation
or a heavily wired office, Houlton can Feel at Home Again
accomodate your needs. INSTANTLY!
PO Box 783 • Houlton, ME 04730 • (207) 521-0157 • johanna@sadcaroostook.org
For more information please go to www.upgradetohoulton.com
12 www.houltonalumni.com