The Union River Center for Innovation is proud to offer entrepreneurs and startups the opportunity to grow their companies by providing the resources necessary to get a business up and running.

It's Autumn Gold Time!

Fall Into Ellsworth: Autumn Gold 2026

Celebrate the season in Ellsworth during the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Autumn Gold Festival, a beloved annual tradition held the last weekend in September. Autumn Gold brings residents, businesses, and visitors together for a weekend filled with fall color, community spirit, and plenty of reasons to explore Ellsworth.

This year’s festivities include the 42nd Annual Autumn Gold Auto Show, the Autumn Gold Golf Tournament, a Murder Mystery Dinner, family fun in the Kids Zone, and the Harvest Festival Decorating Contest, along with special events, activities, and promotions hosted by businesses and organizations throughout the community. The golf tournament kicks off Friday, September 25, helping launch a weekend that celebrates the people, businesses, and organizations that make Ellsworth a great place to live, work, and visit.

Come for the fall colors, stay for the fun—and discover Ellsworth at its Autumn Gold best!

Explore the 2026 Autumn Gold Festival

And following a busy summer season with shorter-term rentals, here’s an update on our available spaces:

Private Offices

  • Office 1 (480 sq. ft.) – $480 monthly
  • Office 5 (85 sq. ft.) – $280 monthly
  • Office 11 (240 sq. ft.) – $940 monthly (large, L-shaped suite)
  • Office 12 (110 sq. ft.) – $390 monthly 

Conference Room

  • Seating for 6-8 at the conference table and an additional 6-8 seats to use as needed.

Co-Work Space

  • Three floating desks available by the hour, 1/2 day, full day, week, or month.

If you’re planning a visit and need office space, the time is now to make your reservation.

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We have the workspace to fit your needs

Need a space to work for the day? Need a space to begin building your business?

Need a place to get some work done for the day?

Need a work space to conduct your business? We have private offices for you!

Looking for a meeting space? Our facility is happy to help!

Have a great business plan but need some help getting started?

Union River Center for Innovation has been able to partner with multiple community experts and organizations to provide a wide variety of programs and services to grow and develop your business. We believe it’s important to marry best practices and the methods most effective for your specific business to create an action plan that will best serve your company. Our programs and services were developed in conjunction with area businesses to tailor offerings to meet the needs of startups and entrepreneurs, including entrepreneurial workshops, advising, coaching, and affordable co-working space.
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