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.
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.
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...
URCI 2025 Year in Review + A Look Ahead to 2026 I feel like I blinked twice since previewing 2025 at the Union River Center for Innovation, and suddenly it’s time to recap the year and share what’s coming in 2026. It’s been a busy and exciting period as we continue...
Employee Retention, Spring Start-Up Cash, and Staying Sane in the Deep Freeze It feels like the perfect day to talk about winter cash flow - snow is falling here in Maine, the temperatures are dropping, and unless you’re lucky enough to be next to a ski resort, you...