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Top Gun Program in Ellsworth

Ellsworth will be a host City for this year’s statewide Top Gun Program, administered by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (https://mced.biz/top-gun)! This program is designed for entrepreneurs, start-ups, or small businesses looking to grow their company, or to develop a new product line. Below is ….Read More

November 14, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development

Child Care Business Lab

Our Economic Development Office would like to share this informational opportunity regarding starting a child care business. The Child Care Business Lab, offered by CEI in Maine, helps individuals start and run successful child care businesses. They work with various people, including parents, grandparents, nonprofits, ….Read More

September 15, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development

Eastern Maine Development Corporation: Economic Recovery Implementation Hub program

Eastern Maine Development Corporation has announced the launch of the Economic Recovery Implementation Hub program in partnership with DECD. This program is aimed at supporting emerging businesses founded after January 1, 202 and employing fewer than 250 individuals in Penobscot and Eastern Maine – including ….Read More

August 3, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development

Event: July 18, Living & Working in Ellsworth

WHEN: Tuesday, July 18 from 5 – 6:30pm WHERE: Darling’s Auto Mall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram –  16 Kingsland Crossing Ellsworth, ME 04605 *This is a ticketed event with 60 maximum attendees total. Tickets are free and can be reserved through the Living & Working ….Read More

July 12, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development, Planing Department

Ellsworth Multiuse Path – Property Owner Report

VHB, the designers for the Ellsworth Mulituse Path recently mailed a letter to owners whose properties abut the projected shared-use path from Birch Avenue to near Beals Avenue. The letter serves to notify property owners that the preliminary stages of the project has been initiated ….Read More

July 11, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development, Public Works

National Small Business Week!

April 30th – May 6th is National Small Business Week! We celebrate our small business owners, entrepreneurs and employees who make vital contributions to grow our economy and make Ellsworth an inviting, interesting, and thriving community for residents, visitors and employers. We encourage the community ….Read More

May 1, 2023 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development

“Thrive Maine” Forgivable Small Business Loans

The new “Thrive Maine” program, administered by the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME), will offer forgivable loans to eligible Maine small businesses who experienced losses, increased costs, or market interruptions as a result of the pandemic. Small businesses may apply for loans of up to ….Read More

July 28, 2022 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development

Ellsworth Business Survey about American Rescue Plan Act Funds

ATTENTION ELLSWORTH AREA BUSINESSES The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is planning to use Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to assist Maine businesses that have been negatively impacted by Covid-19. Below is a survey used to collect feedback to ensure ….Read More

September 15, 2021 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development

Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Connectivity Feasibility Study – Public Meeting on Wednesday, August 26th, 2020

The City of Ellsworth, in cooperation with MaineDOT and VHB, is hosting a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 6:00 pm as part of Ellsworth’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail Connectivity Feasibility Study. VHB is completing this study, which is part of a Public Partnership ….Read More

August 14, 2020 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development, Planing Department

Ellsworth in the News

We would like to share a current article published in Mainebiz that focuses on Ellsworth’s recent growth in commercial development. http://www.mainebiz.biz/article/20190121/CURRENTEDITION/301179991/steady-development-bolster’s-ellsworth’s-emergence-as-a-regional-hub ….Read More

January 24, 2019 in City of Ellsworth News, Economic Development

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City Meetings, Agendas & Public Notices

  • Planning Board Meeting Notice and Agenda for Wednesday October 7th, 2026

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Don’t miss bidding opportunities with the City. OpenGov

Don’t miss bidding opportunities with the City. Click the link below and create a free OpenGov account. Once registered, you’ll receive notifications when new RFPs are released and be able to easily view and submit bids online. https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/contractors-and-vendors-get-ready-for-upcoming-city-bids/   ....Read More

A Fresh Start for Food Scraps: Ellsworth Celebrates Free Composting Program

September 22, 2026 What happens to that apple core when you’re finished with it? In Ellsworth, it now has somewhere new to go! 🍎♻️ Today, September 22, 2026, the City of Ellsworth and Green Ellsworth celebrated the launch of the City’s free food scrap collection... ....Read More

Art of Ellsworth Returns Oct. 1-4, 2026 as a Maine Craft Weekend Featured City

Art of Ellsworth Returns Oct. 1-4, 2026 as a Maine Craft Weekend Featured City Ninth annual celebration highlights public sculpture, hands-on making and downtown’s creative community Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend returns Oct. 1-4, 2026 with exhibitions, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and community events for... ....Read More


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