Downeast Business Association – Connecting Businesses in Downeast Maine

Who We Are

The Downeast Business Association is a dedicated group of business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Hancock County, Maine who come together to network, problem solve, learn, support one another, and offer referrals.

What We Do

Networking & Referrals

We bring together a community of small businesses to collaborate and refer business to one another. We offer free Networking Meetings, open to any regional businesses, owners, or entrepreneurs.

Professional Development

We work to grow and sustain our businesses. DBA Members receive access to monthly professional / business development trainings on topics we select as a group.
Past topics include: best HR practices, tax laws, organizational management software, and more!

Support & Problem Solving

Our members are sounding boards for one another. In our weekly meetings we create space to voice challenges, collect feedback and support, generate ideas, and refine our pitches.

A Little Extra Fun

From time to time we also find time for a little extracurricular fun!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Business professionals and entrepreneurs from the public are welcome at our free networking meetings which take place on the third Friday of each month, Sept - May.
For a annual fee of $50.00, Full Members also receive:
Monthly professional development trainings
Business promotion through our website and social media
Weekly collaboration meetings

We know times are tough. Join as a Full Member for three months for free!

Interested?

We meet weekly on Friday mornings, Sept – May, 7:45 – 8:45 am. During these times of COVID we are meeting virtually via Zoom, but normally meet at the Somesville Library on MDI.

We are open to the public during our Networking Meetings on the 3rd Friday of the month, Sept. – May

RSVPs for networking meetings are helpful but not required.

We've Gone Virtual!

Member Profiles

Carla Tanguay

Modulations Therapies

Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC is the owner and operator of Modulations Therapies, where she helps clients and organizations throughout Hancock and Penobscot Counties achieve their health, education, and wellness goals using music.

Katherine Stitham

Integrative Inquiry

Katherine Stitham is the president and founder of Integrative Inquiry, an HR development consulting firm that partners with organizations to build stronger, more effective teams rooted in collaboration, innovation, and equity.

Betsy Arntzen

Therapeutic Massage for Wellness

Betsy Arntzen, a national board certified massage therapist, is owner of Therapeutic Massage for Wellness, based in Ellsworth. She provides biomechanical therapeutic treatments by integrating a combination of massage modalities.

Sherri Dyer

MDI Mortgage

Sherri Dyer is a Mortgage Advisor and owner of MDI Mortgage, where she assists clients who purchase or refinance homes in the State of Maine.

Jen Wales

Mountain Sea Properties

Mountain Sea Properties, owned by Jen Wales, offers vacation rentals, rental host consultations, and property management.

Ellen Goldsberry

Echo Pines Designs

Ellen Goldsberry is the owner of Echo Pines Designs, which offers WordPress website services including builds, maintenance, overhauls, and security updates.

Louise Soucy

Soucy Accounting Services

Louise is the owner of Soucy Accounting Services, providing bookkeeping and accounting services to small businesses.

Andrea Lepcio

Certified Personal Trainer

Andrea Lepcio is a certified personal trainer, yoga, tai chi, and Aquafit instructor, and runs Andrea’s Aging in Motion. She also practices reiki. She is a partner at Destination Health.