Ward Mentioned in Free Press Article on Analysis of Economic Development Investments

Jake Ward, University of Maine’s vice president for innovation and economic development, was mentioned in a Free Press article on the recent findings of an independent analysis on economic development investments in the state. The reports were compiled by Investment Consulting Associates (ICA) and include recommendations to improve the evaluation process and information on which programs provide a good return on investment. Ward was part of a steering committee of people from private and public sectors in Maine that worked with ICA on the project.