About Us

Historic Downtown Ellsworth is a unique regional destination for business, entertainment, social and cultural activities.

Downtown Ellsworth promotes community partnerships and works to create a vibrant Downtown atmosphere in which to visit, shop, live, work and play.

Downtown Ellsworth advances efforts to develop the Historic Downtown Ellsworth area into a thriving, energetic, commercial, social, cultural and entertainment destination.

Downtown Ellsworth is a Maine Nonprofit Corporation pending IRS approval for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.

Board of Directors
Mike Sealander, President
Sealander Studio

Carla Haskell, Vice President
Design Group Collaborative

Denise Hue CPA, Treasurer
Pyramid Studios

Julie Clark, Secretary
Ellsworth American

Jason Barrett
Eaton, Peabody

Daniel Pileggi
Roy, Beardsley, Williams & Granger

Leslie Harlow
The Maine Grind

Pamela Elias
Rooster Brother

Jane Langley
Union River Lobster Pot

Teri Sargent Smith
Sargent Real Estate

Become a Member

Message from our President, Mike Sealander

Memberships are open to all who support our Mission.

Membership dues allow us to sponsor Downtown community events; make streetscape improvements such as flags, banners, garlands and flowers; help create Gateway and directional signage; maintain liability insurance; promote the Downtown with posters, flyers, invitations and media placements; maintain a Downtown website, send periodic newsletters and announcements; and more.

We appreciate any donations or memberships to help us continue our work for the community.

Annual Membership Fees:

$125 Membership for a Downtown Business or Organization

$250 Larger Institutions & Corporations such as Banks or Business with over 10 Employees

$75 Community Partner for a Business or Organization outside the Downtown area

$25 Family or Individual Membership

Membership Forms Can Be Completed Online and Printed

Meetings & Updates

Board Meeting Schedule:
Thursday, August 5, 9:00am
The Maine Grind

Meeting Minutes:
June 11, 2010
April 29, 2010
April 19, 2010
April 1, 2010

"Downtown Ellsworth distinguishes itself from other parts of the city with vibrant choices in a compact and beautiful setting that range from retail and dining to service professions, most of which are owned and operated by local people. We invite the public to attend our Spring Celebration and meet many members our dynamic business community."
Michael Sealander, President.