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Our goal is to unify private and public sectors to make the downtown of Presque Isle a leader in attracting new business, innovation and entrepreneurs to Aroostook County. Ignite PI’s purpose is to be the “connector” to a wide variety of resources for those looking to find ways to grow and thrive here. We strive to provide all the benefits of being a service-based nonprofit while also providing a much-needed resource of a boutique hotel and restaurant in the heart of the Star City. We are a nonprofit that has a for-profit hotel and restaurant as part of its’ mission. We are setting an example for innovative and creative opportunities that are available all around us. Our co-working space fosters innovation and provides networking opportunities to members and hotel guests alike. As our inaugural project, this storefront space is striving to achieve the most innovative business model in New England. Our goals include:
Individuals, corporations, businesses, foundations, municipalities and community-based organizations play an integral role in supporting our organization, our programs and the region we serve and help us meet our goals and our commitment to Aroostook County. With our inaugural year behind us, we are ready to host a wide variety of event offerings.
Business After Hours (Socials & Networking)
Legacy Rooms
Speaker Series
End of Year Giving Campaign
Event Sponsorship
Murder Mystery Dinners
We welcome contributions that support our mission. As we continue to build our nonprofit model, our goal is to build a donor base that honors our mission. Donations of any size can be made to general operating support or specific to a program or area of interest.
Annual Fund – Our “BE A SPARK” annual fund is the heart of our fundraising efforts throughout the year.
Direct support and in-kind contributions – We welcome direct service gifts and in-kind contributions that align with our mission and purpose.
Planned giving – Forward thinking is the center of our mission. Planned gifts are a lifeline to our mission for future generations.
We have diverse opportunities for individuals and businesses to give their gift of time and talent to help move our mission forward. Volunteer groups can assist in a variety of ways – from serving at community events or preparing for special events to beautifying our site. The range of volunteer opportunities is vast.
Julie Libby, Board Vice Chairperson, Retired
James Nelson, Board Treasurer, Vice President, Katahdin Trust Bank
Kallie Bard, Board Secretary, Client Services Representative, Thompson Financial Group
Chris Condon, Retired
Angie Helton, Owner, Northeast Media Associates
Bruce Sargent, Owner, Falcon Industries
Patricia Sutherland, Retired
Established: 2021
Employees: 53
Annual revenue: $4,050,000
76% Grants and contributions (federal, state, private)
19% Lodging sales
3% Banquets and events
2% Rodney’s at 436 sales
436 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-5321
www.IgnitePI.org
The restaurant we operate, Rodney’s at 436 Main, was nominated for Maine’s Best New Restaurant 2023 was an Open Table Diners’ Choice Award winner in 2023 and is scheduled to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants in 2024.
Our mission is to inspire community revitalization through innovation and entrepreneurship in Presque Isle. We’ve created a non-traditional approach to serve the community in an innovative and creative way. We’re bringing together a service based nonprofit and restoring the iconic Northeastland Hotel and restaurant to help revitalize the downtown.
Presque Isle and Aroostook County
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