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Looking for new business opportunities in a location that offers great infrastructure, low energy costs, and a strong workforce? Houlton, Maine, delivers all this and more. Our community is strategically located at the crossroads of Interstate 95, U.S. Routes 1 & 2, and just minutes from the Canadian border, making it a prime hub for commerce and cross-border trade.
With excellent high-speed internet, including fiber broadband from local providers like Pioneer Broadband, and some of the lowest electricity rates in New England, Houlton is uniquely positioned for sustainable business growth.
A prime example of this vitality is LP Building Solutions’ recent $400 million expansion of their Houlton facility. This significant investment underscores the company’s confidence in our local workforce and the long-term potential of our region. As Pat Strauch, Executive Director of the Maine Forest Products Council, noted, “This level of investment demonstrates a great confidence in Maine’s forest industry, in the sustainability of our working forests and above all, in our workforce.”
We invite you to watch the video below to learn more about LP Building Solutions’ commitment to our community and the opportunities it brings to our region.
Houlton is proud to be home to Pioneer Broadband, a local leader in fiber optic technology that powers business growth across the region. With fast, affordable, and reliable 1 Gig Fiber internet, Pioneer provides the digital backbone businesses need to operate efficiently in today’s connected world.
Whether you’re running a small business, managing remote teams, or relying on cloud-based systems, Pioneer Broadband delivers the speed and support necessary to compete in the modern economy. Their team is based right here in Houlton, ensuring personalized service and forward-thinking solutions tailored to the needs of local enterprises.
By offering enterprise-grade fiber infrastructure, Pioneer is helping position Houlton as a hub for remote work, telehealth, education, and business innovation—making it an ideal location for entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies alike.
We also have friendly competition with other high-speed internet providers like Spectrum, Consolidated, and Fidium.
One of Houlton’s most valuable assets for businesses is its exceptionally low electricity rates, provided by the municipally owned Houlton Water Company. With the lowest energy costs in New England, businesses operating in Houlton gain a major advantage—reducing overhead and improving profitability across industries.
Whether you’re launching a startup or expanding a manufacturing operation, affordable power translates into long-term savings. Lower utility costs, paired with reliable service and responsive local support, make Houlton a smart and sustainable choice for business development.
These savings can be reinvested into innovation, workforce development, and infrastructure—fueling a stronger, more competitive business environment right here in Southern Aroostook County.
Looking to launch, expand, or relocate your business in the Houlton region? SADC is your first call. We’re a nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to making Southern Aroostook a place where businesses succeed and communities thrive.
Whether you’re a local entrepreneur or a national site selector, we provide:
SADC has been the engine behind dozens of successful projects that have brought new energy, visitors, and investments to the region.
The Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Greater Houlton Area so that it’s citizens and all areas of business and community shall prosper. All necessary means shall be given to economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of the area.
Welcome to the Town of Houlton. Our motto of “Worth a visit, worth a lifetime” can best be exemplified on this website. Whether it is the contact information for the department heads, the agenda for the upcoming council meeting or a list of community activities, this website provides you the information necessary to do business in our community.
When it comes to promoting your business in Houlton and Aroostook County, you don’t have to go far to find powerful local media support. From trusted news coverage to dynamic advertising platforms, our region is home to established outlets that help businesses grow their visibility and connect with the community.
WHOU 100.1 FM is a local radio station, located in Houlton, Maine. We are your home for local sports, events, and weather. Stream thousands of events live and through archive at whou.live.
The County is a longstanding regional newspaper, delivering both print and digital exposure with a strong readership base and community ties.
WAGM-TV is Northern Maine's and Western New Brunswick's News and Entertainment Leader. It is an affiliate of the CBS, NBC, FOX and CW Networks.
Opening a fine dining restaurant in downtown Houlton and also continuing my profession as a consultant has been possible because of this community. The risk in starting a business, or taking over an existing business, is lower here than anywhere else we’ve been. For us, moving to the Houlton area meant working to live, rather than living to work. We’ve never looked back! - Kristen Wells