• Promote adventure tourism in the region .
• Coordinate public ( Aroostook County Tourism and DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism ) and private marketing dollars to increase visitor interest and impact .
• Improve the quality and quantity of basic tourism information about customer demands and regional tourism products to guide improved visitation and spending .
Business
Entrepreneurialism is a deep-rooted cultural value and a necessity for survival in this region where business is often greatly influenced by the seasons . Apart from education , healthcare , research , and other institutions , DownEast Acadia is served mainly by small businesses and entrepreneurs .
Employment by Occupation - % of Population ( Per 2018 ACS Census ) Washington
Hancock
Management , Business , Science , Arts |
28 |
34 |
Service |
19 |
19 |
Natural Resources , Construction , Maintenance |
19 |
15 |
Self Employed ( unincorporated business ) |
16 |
15 |
Unemployed |
3.5 |
3 |
Source : 2010 Decennial Census |
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According to 2018 ACS Census data , approximately 28 % of the workforce in Washington County is employed in management , business , science , and arts occupations ; 19 % in service occupations ; and 19 % in natural resources , construction , or maintenance occupations . Approximately 16 % of workers are classified as self-employed in their own unincorporated business , and 3.5 % were unemployed .
According to 2018 ACS Census data , approximately 34 % of the workforce in Hancock County is employed in management , business , science , and arts occupations ; 19 % in service occupations ; 19 % in sales and office occupations ; and 15 % natural resources , construction , or maintenance occupations . Approximately 15 % of workers are classified as self-employed in their own unincorporated business , and 3 % were unemployed .
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