2021 Heart of Ellsworth VIRTUAL Annual Meeting
January 26 @ 6:00pm
Grab your favorite beverage, tune in and meet the Heart of Ellsworth board of directors and staff to learn about 2020 accomplishments and what’s in store for the year ahead.
Our award-winning local newspaper is made up of community members who tell our collective story. This year, we will give them top billing and share stories of the real people behind our real local news. Heart of Ellsworth looks forward to partnering with The Ellsworth American to create projects and programs for the people of Ellsworth.
Join us as we continue our partnership with Machias Savings Bank to bring your business current information on the second round of PPP loans. Brandon Cyr and Chris Fitzpatrick of Machias Savings Bank will present the most up to date facts and help outline a path forward to determine if a second round of PPP support is right for you and your business.
If you are interested in joining our mailing list that includes a ZOOM meeting invite please email cara@heartofellsworth.org
Virtual Midday Concerts @ 1:00pm - Ellsworth Community Music
Monday, January 25: 1:00pm
Ellsworth Community Music Institute (ECMI)'s next Virtual Midday Concert @ 1:00 is January 25 and will be performed by Noree Chamber Soloists; Stella Chen, violin; Zoë Martin-Doike, viola; Yi Qun Xu, cello and Yoon Lee, piano.
W. February 3: 10am-12pm | Th. February 4: 2pm-4pm
Join the public ZOOM discussion. Do we have the community interest, resources, and organizational capacity to support a National Heritage Area designation? Ask questions, provide feedback and learn how the National Heritage Area program could benefit our businesses, communities and organizations.
Main Street Windows - Support Local Makers this Valentine's Day
To revitalize Main Street and keep the spirit of giving handmade alive we bring to you the next rendition of Main Street windows, this time from the heart! Won’t you consider supporting local makers this Valentine's Day as you are selecting gifts for loved ones?
Ellsworth has a new City Manager - Welcome Manager Moshier! We look forward to working with you, council and city staff ensuring that our community thrives. See you on Main Street!
Heart of Ellsworth Board Member Spotlight - Lass King
“ I love Ellsworth, and I love working downtown! I want to see this town grow in ways I have seen other downtowns grow around the state. I want to see the energy and vitality return to downtown Ellsworth through a healthy economy, healthy residents, and the development of a Riverwalk where people want to spend time - I want Ellsworth to be a destination!” - Lass King
Time Machine - Celebrate Ellsworth's Business History!
In celebration of Main Street commerce and Ellsworth’s history of hard-working downtown entrepreneurs, we have partnered with the Ellsworth Historical Society to profile historical businesses of downtown. Join us each month as we take you on a journey to celebrate Ellsworth and it’s business owners. These photos will profile our region's resilient shire town.
F.B. Aiken was a prominent downtown business that sold mainly wood stoves. Located at 10 State Street, the present location of Pyramid Studios, Mr. Aiken opened his shop in 1860. Typically, it also offered a variety of other goods such as crockery, cutlery, glass, tinware, and even guns. Mr. Aiken served two terms as mayor of Ellsworth and was Hancock County Commissioner for six years.
Why donate to the Heart of Ellsworth?
Heart of Ellsworth remains focused and committed to economic growth through projects in the urban core.
Our vision seeks to fill storefronts on Main Street, secure a location for the Winter Farmers Market, develop the Union River waterfront with green space along the river, and identify and assist in the creation of more downtown housing options. Collectively, these enhance opportunities for both visitors and community members to enjoy all that Ellsworth has to offer.
Your contribution ensures that we can remain committed to these goals. We appreciate your support!
Heart of Ellsworth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
