Executive Summary In March 2026, the Town of Gorham’s Economic Development Division hosted an online dialogue with the Gorham business community to better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities businesses are facing. Over the course of four weeks, a series of individual questions were posed using the online platform ThoughtExchange, a popular engagement tool used … Read more
Sponsorship Materials: Sponsorship Information Packet Fillable Sponsorship Commitment Form Sponsorship Commitment Deadline: May 21Logo Submission Deadline: May 21 Event Date: October 17th – Rain Day October 24thEvent Timeline: 8am – 9pm*We are actively looking for family-friendly events or local specials to add to our line up and/or help promote. Please reach out if you have an … Read more
The Town of Gorham is proud to welcome GLOW Tanning & Wellness to its growing community of innovative businesses. Located at 593 Main Street, this new facility expands beyond traditional tanning to introduce cutting-edge wellness therapies that combine modern technology with holistic health benefits. Founded in 2018 in South Portland, GLOW has built a reputation … Read more
Did you know that Portland METRO’s Husky Line makes it easy to travel between Gorham, Westbrook, and Portland with direct stops at both USM campuses? The Husky Line now extends all the way to Portland’s waterfront, making it more convenient than ever to connect for work, school, events, or a night out. Why Ride the … Read more
The Town of Gorham is pleased to celebrate the success of Olde School Fiber & Craft; a cozy and creatively curated craft supply store located in the heart of downtown at 18 South Street. Owners Nichole Heady, a sixth-generation Gorham resident, and her husband, David Heady, officially opened the shop on May 17, 2025, offering a … Read more
The Town of Gorham is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Capital Expenditure (“CapEx”) Matching Grant Program, designed to support local businesses and farms in their efforts to grow, innovate, and invest in the future of Gorham’s economy. This competitive grant program offers up to $12,000 in matching funds to eligible businesses and farms for a single, … Read more
Summer Thursdays are back! Join us every Thursday from 4–8 PM starting June 26 through August 28 at the Little Falls Recreation Area (664 Gray Road, Gorham). Each week features a rotating lineup of food trucks, so there’s always something new to try. Check out this week’s lineup below and don’t forget to peek at … Read more
On March 19, 2025, Maine Metal Buildings, Inc. officially broke ground on their highly anticipated new 5-unit industrial building located right on Main Street in Gorham. The groundbreaking ceremony was a celebration of vision, hard work, and community — with an air of excitement and emotion that reflected the significance of the moment. Tom Morton, … Read more
TOWN OF GORHAM PROVIDES BOOST TO LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH NEW CAPITAL EXPENDITURE MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM Gorham Savings Bank awards additional “Hometown Match” funding to three grantees Gorham, Maine – On January 2, 2024, the Gorham Town Council voted unanimously in support of grant funding awarded to local businesses as part of a new Capital Expenditure … Read more
The Town of Gorham is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced vendors to create an Economic Development Strategic plan, which would include a Market Analysis, Local Asset Assessment and Action Items Matrix, in order to help guide economic development policies and strategies in Gorham. The selected consultant must possess demonstrated expertise in land use … Read more