At the Heart of Ellsworth, we model Main Street America’s Four-Point Approach. Together, the four committees build a sustainable and complete community revitalization effort. Each point has an important role in supporting and building a stable organization.
DESIGN
The Design Committee supports the community’s transformation by enhancing the physical and visual elements of downtown while capitalizing on the unique assets that set the downtown district apart, encouraging the preservation of the built environment, visitation, community pride, and volunteer opportunities for our residents and businesses. The committee meets year-round six times a year. Between meetings, committee members work to implement projects and initiatives downtown.
Current projects include: Downtown Map, Flowers and Trees on Main Street, Historic Preservation, Holiday Lights
PROMOTION
The Promotion Committee gathers monthly to coordinate community events that attract ideas, innovation, and people to Main Street district. They develop marketing concepts, relationships, and community to benefit and bring vibrancy to Downtown Ellsworth.
Current projects include: Meet the Candidates, Art of Ellsworth, Jane’s Walk, Downtown Ellsworth Pub Crawl
ECONOMIC VITALITY
The Economic Vitality Committee brings economic and financial tools and assistance to new and existing businesses in the downtown district. They find ways to encourage investment downtown and identify gaps and assets in our district. Check out the Entrepreneurial Resource Hub and our business benefits to learn more about what we offer businesses in our district.
Current projects include: Entrepreneur Ecosystem, Downtown Grants, Bricks & Clicks, Asset Map
ORGANIZATION
The Organization Committee is responsible for developing a strong foundation for essential Heart of Ellsworth activities and functions. This committee cultivates partnerships, considers community involvement, and develops guidelines and implementation strategies.
Areas of focus include: Relationship and partnership building, helps to build structure for our board and staff. Develop Makerspace and Co-working Space at 16 State Street.
ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES
16 State Street
Heart of Ellsworth stewards 16 State Street as a growing cultural and civic hub, working closely with artists, community partners, and the City of Ellsworth to deliver exhibitions, workshops, events, and shared use programming that serve the wider community.
Current projects include: Exhibitions and Community Events, Workshops and Artist Programs, Civic and Youth Convenings, Partnership Development
Interested in joining? Join our network of volunteers!