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Ignite Presque Isle

Ignite PI is a nonprofit organization working to revitalize the downtown through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Recently named Business of the Year for Economic Development.

05/13/2026

We’re excited to invite you to the second installment of our Ignite You Quarterly Workforce Development Series with Workplace Performance Inc.!

Join us on June 9th from 9AM–1PM for an engaging workshop featuring Marie Hansen and David Tripp from WPI. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of The County Federal Credit Union, tickets are just $49 per person.

Change is a part of every workplace—but it can be stressful and hard to manage. This workshop helps participants understand why people resist change and how to respond with confidence and clarity. Attendees will leave with simple, proven strategies to adapt to change, strengthen resilience, and stay focused on shared goals.

This workshop is open to anyone interested in strengthening their workplace and leadership skills.

🎟 Purchase tickets by scanning the QR code or visiting the link here:
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ignitepi/items/729464/?full-items=yes&flow=no

We hope you’ll join us!

05/08/2026

Congratulations to Timber Candle Bar and Boutique on taking First Place at the Regional Top Gun Finale last night! 🔥

We love seeing local entrepreneurs continue to grow, innovate, and strengthen our community through bold ideas and hard work.

Congratulations as well to all of the entrepreneurs who also shared their pitch. The passion, creativity, and innovation growing here in The County is something truly special. Moments like this remind us that big ideas can thrive in small towns, and that entrepreneurship here is alive and growing.

We can’t wait to cheer Timber Candle Bar & Boutique on at the Top Gun Summit in Portland! 👏

05/05/2026

Aroostook County Tourism (ACT), the destination marketing organization for northern Maine as designated by the Maine Office of Tourism, invites tourism partners, business owners, and community leaders to attend the 2026 Aroostook County Tourism Summit on May 13, 2026, at Hidden Spring Winery.

The Aroostook County Tourism Summit serves as the region’s pinnacle gathering for the tourism industry. The summit brings together statewide and local decision-makers to share knowledge, review current trends, and shape the future of tourism in Aroostook County.

Deputy Director of the Maine Office of Tourism Hannah Collins, who will present newly released visitation data for Aroostook County and Maine. Her participation reflects the strong connection between state-level tourism leadership and the work being done in Aroostook County. The data highlights Aroostook as the only
region in Maine to experience growth in overnight visitation, with a 16.5% increase over last year. This performance underscores the region’s tremendous growth as a destination and the result of adjusted branding and marketing in recent years.

The summit will feature a full day of programming focused on key sectors driving visitation and economic impact across the region. Sessions will explore cultural tourism, including the Loring Air Museum, current trail development initiatives led by the Outdoor Sports Institute, and the growth of bird watching as a travel motivator. Attendees will also hear an overview of Aroostook County Tourism’s current marketing plan and participate in a hands-on workshop focused on the business of agritourism taught by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

All are invited and registration is free. Let’s all work together to grow visitation to Maine’s Aroostook County.

Registration is open. Interested participants can learn more and secure their spot by visiting the event page:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-aroostook-county-tourism-summit-tickets-
1982997706521?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this month's Constructive Cocktails! And a special thank you to Scott Wardwell of the Presque Isle International Airport and Karl Hoose of VALT Enterprizes, Inc for leading our discussion on "The Airport and Aerospace". It was an insightful night discussing growth, innovation, and opportunities here in Aroostook County.

04/27/2026

These are some speakers you won't want to miss out on! Get your ticket now and join us at Future Forward!

04/23/2026

You’re invited to attend The Top Gun Pitch and Networking Event—an evening to connect, engage, and support seven outstanding northern Maine entrepreneurs as they present their businesses to a panel of judges.

The first-place winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize, and the runner-up will be awarded $1,000. Both will advance from this regional competition to the Top Gun Showcase Pitch Event at the Maine Entrepreneurs Summit in Portland on May 12. Attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite presenter and help award the People’s Choice honor.

Join us from 5:00–7:00 PM on Thursday, May 7 in the Red Room at The Northeastland Hotel. The public is welcome at this free event, and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome and registration is requested but not required.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-top-gun-pitch-and-networking-tickets-1987001170991?aff=oddtdtcreator

Prize funding is generously provided by Machias Savings Bank and Northern Maine Development Commission. This event is made possible through the support of Ignite Presque Isle and the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs.

Address

436 Main Street
Presque Isle, ME
04769

Website

https://www.thenortheastlandhotel.com/ignite-pi

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