Sunrise County Economic Council
SCEC initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County by working with a consortium of community-minded businesses , not-for-profit organizations , municipalities and citizens within and outside of Washington County .
Conducted initial convenings to determine community support . Secured and matched funding and provided staff to conduct the Feasibility Study . SCEC is a candidate to serve as Fiscal Agent for the NHA Management Entity and to provide staff for planning , development and management .
DownEast Acadia Regional Tourism
DART supports the economic and cultural health of Washington and Hancock Counties through marketing and promotion of DownEast Acadia as an exemplary tourism destination .
DART served on the Feasibility Study Working Team to represent the promotion and management of heritage tourism in Downeast Maine . DART will be the primary marketing and promotion arm of the National Heritage Area , with special emphasis on outdoor recreation and cultural heritage .
Hancock County Planning Commission
Maine Sea Grant
Heart of Ellsworth
HCPC provides planning and related government-support assistance to Hancock County municipalities . Services include Comprehensive and transportation planning , support for healthy communities , and housing and community development .
MSG supports coastal communities through work in healthy ecosystems , resilient economies , sustainable seafood , preparing for climate change , environmental literacy , and workforce development .
H of E promotes artistic , economic , educational , environmental , cultural , and historic activities in the Downtown area of the city of Ellsworth .
HCPC represents municipal interests across the Hancock County portion of Downeast Maine . HCPC will serve as the primary liaison between municipal governments and municipal infrastructure projects .
Member of the Feasibility Study Working Group , will continue to represent the fisheries and aquaculture economy , including commercial fisheries , community development , and tourism
Member of the Feasibility Study Working Group , will continue to represent small business owners and downtown revitalization interests
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