Community Support

KRDA is comprised of 24 local communities that have committed to share costs and revenues for FirstPark development. We like to call this the “Power of 24” as, combined, these community municipal officials and state legislators provide an active voice in decisions that affect businesses is Maine. These 24 communities are represented on a General Assembly which is the policy-making and direction-setting body for activities related to FirstPark and KRDA.

In addition to our member communities, there are a number of local business groups, individuals, and organizations that also are a powerful business voice and will assist in any company relocation or expansion. These include the Kennebec Valley and Mid-Maine Chambers of Commerce, Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, Central Maine Growth Council, Maine & Company, and local business leaders.

These communities, organizations and individuals represent the team that will make your decision to locate your business in FirstPark efficient, energized and successful. When you’re ready, we’ll be ready!

The following table lists some basic information about the communities and organizations as well as links to home pages.

Community County Population* Distance from FirstPark**
Assembly Members
Anson Somerset 2,654+ 25 miles 3
Benton Kennebec 2,820+ 10 miles 2
Canaan Somerset 2,298+ 21 miles 2
China Kennebec 4,446+ 11 miles 3
Clinton Kennebec 3,340+ 12 miles 2
Cornville Somerset 1,208+ 28 miles 1
Fairfield Somerset 6,573 8 miles 3
Farmingdale Kennebec 2,804 30 miles 2
Gardiner Kennebec 6,198 31 miles 3
Hartland Somerset 1,816+ 32 miles 2
Manchester Kennebec 2,465+ 21 miles 2
Norridgewock Somerset 3,294+ 17 miles 2
Oakland Kennebec 5,959+ 0 miles 3
Palmyra Somerset 1,953+ 35 miles 2
Pittsfield Somerset 4,214+ 24 miles 2
Readfield Kennebec 2,360+ 28 miles 2
Rome Kennebec 980+ 12 miles 2
St. Albans Somerset 1,836+ 35 miles 2
Sidney Kennebec 3,514+ 12 miles 3
Smithfield Somerset 930+ 12 miles 2
Solon Somerset 940+ 37 miles 3
Starks Somerset 578+ 31 miles 2
Waterville Kennebec 15,605 4 miles 5
Winslow Kennebec 7,743 4 miles 3

*Population figures based on 2009 Estimates; a “+” indicates positive growth trend.

**Average commuting distance to FirstPark from these communities is approximately 20 miles.

Support Organizations

Maine & Company

Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce

Central Maine Growth Council

Kennebec Valley Council of Governments

Maine Tourism

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