Prepared by the Maine Development Foundation for the Maine Economic Growth Council, February 2009
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2009 Pemce Meses heMe Ecmc Gwh Cc
Ke SmsGold StarS&rEd flaGS
Determining which performance measures receive GoldStars and Red Flags are judgments made by members ofthe Maine Economic Growth Council. These determinations
reect consensus of the group and are based on consideration
of the best data available and the experienced perspectiveof Growth Council members. Generally, criteria are asfollows:
ProGrESS SyMbolS
The progress symbols reect movement toward or away
from the benchmarks. The benchmarks are established by theGrowth Council and determining progress is done objectivelyeach year by reviewing the most recent trend. The GrowthCouncil does not use a uniform methodology in creating benchmarks. Criteria for applying the progress symbols areas follows:Exceptional performance.Very high national standing and/or established trend
towards signicant improvement.Needs aention.
Very low national standing and/or established trend
towards signicant decline. In some cases, there isimprovement, but it is still viewed as needing aention.
We have moved toward the benchmark since lastavailable data.We have moved away from the benchmark since lastavailable data.
No signicant movement either way since last
available data.
EConoMyCoMMunityEnvironMEnt
ProsperityBusiness InnovationCivic AssetsDisparities Health and SafetyPreservationStewardship Access
1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.
Per Capita Personal Income
Gross Domestic ProductEmploymentMultiple Job HoldingResearch and DevelopmentExpenditures
International ExportsHigh Speed Internet Subscribers
New Business StartsManufacturing Productivity
Aordable Housing
Conservation LandsSustainable Forest LandsPopulation of Service CenterCommunitiesPoverty
Gender Income Disparity
Chronic Disease
Health Insurance Coverage
Business Climate
11.12.13.14.15.16.Cost of Doing BusinessCost of Health CareCost of EnergyState and Local Tax Burden
Transportation InfrastructureOn-the-job Injuries and Illnesses
(Reported)
Skilled and Educated Workers
10.
Higher Degree Aainment
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