Jobs & Economy in Brunswick
Brunswick's economy runs on three real, distinct pillars this record discloses precisely: Bowdoin College, the still-developing Brunswick Landing redevelopment, and Mid Coast Hospital.
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Learn moreBowdoin College's real, prestigious presence
Bowdoin College, enrolling approximately 1,841 students on campus for fall 2025, anchors real local employment and cultural/economic activity.
Brunswick Landing: real momentum, honestly unfinished
The former NAS Brunswick redevelopment replaced its lost jobs by 2015 and now hosts a real, current 2026 anchor investment (Kestrel Aircraft Company, $100M+, 300+ planned jobs), even as the authority's longer-term 12,000-job goal remains unmet.
Mid Coast Hospital
A real, 93-bed MaineHealth-affiliated hospital physically located in Brunswick, part of the Midcoast's third-largest employer (2,000+ employees).
Key takeaways
- Bowdoin College anchors real, prestigious local employment and culture.
- Brunswick Landing shows real momentum via Kestrel Aircraft Company, though its longer-term job goals remain unmet.
- Mid Coast Hospital anchors real, strong local healthcare employment.
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