Jake Daniele

Small Business Development Manager

Maine Department of Economic and Community Development

Jake Daniele advocates for small businesses and entrepreneurs through his role in Maine’s Office of Business Development. Jake travels the state assisting businesses with resource navigation, works on investment attraction, and acts as state government’s small business ombudsman. Prior to working for DECD, Jake started two promotional products companies and was a recipient of a Libra Future Fund grant before earning his MBA from the University of Maine. Jake operates Martial Arts programs in Cumberland and Freeport and is a former Freeport Town Councilor.