Discover how a collaborative partnership between Heart of Ellsworth, the City of Ellsworth, and HUB Ltd. transformed a Maine Office of Tourism grant into DiscoverEllsworth.org—a new digital gateway showcasing local businesses, attractions, events, and experiences while helping strengthen Ellsworth’s tourism economy and regional identity.
Chances are, if you’re in business, you expect to - you need to! - make a profit. But profit comes in many different forms, and most are as valuable as money, if not more so. Life has taught me that the following, if practiced sincerely, will enlarge your customer...
Here are some practical, low-overhead ways to turn your land into an income stream, sustainably.
Here are some practical, low-overhead ways to turn your land into an income stream, sustainably.
By Matthew Haviland, Therapist and Maine Guide For those of us lucky enough to reside in Maine, we know about the ups-and-downs of living with the seasons. The summer’s warmer weather can bring both a hectic hustle as well as a leisurely sense of relaxation...
In 2004, Marketing and Business Strategist Shannon Cherry founded National Be Heard Day to offer a way for the millions of small businesses in the US make their voices heard.How to Celebrate National Be Heard Day Small businesses can build some marketing around the...
Why I Stand Behind SelectBEEFWhy its mission matters for communities. In innovation work—especially in urban and regional ecosystems—it’s easy for decisions to become overly abstract. Metrics, margins, and projections matter, but they are never the whole story. The...
Small Business as Community BuildingLessons from bagels, entrepreneurship, and Maine’s business ecosystem I am one of the lucky ones. While not originally from Maine, my love of this state was forged over twenty years ago, and a bit farther out than most. Way down...
Editor’s Note: While URCI is known for supporting new and growing entrepreneurs, we are equally committed to helping established businesses improve efficiency and increase profits. As we expand our involvement in the regional food system, we emphasize that waste...
Why Coworking is Economic Development By Lauren Walker, CMO Coworks In a city like Ellsworth, Maine, community has always been the heartbeat. But as industries evolve and work becomes increasingly decentralized, economic development starts to look a little different....