Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual Meeting September 24 [PHOTOS]

The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce held their virtual annual meeting and award night on Thursday, September 24th. It was held at The Grand in Downtown Ellsworth.

With attendance limited to no more than 50, the meeting was streamed online

Outgoing President Fred Ehrlenbach presented Chamber Executive Director Gretchen Wilson and Mark Osborne with a token of appreciation

Incoming President Tom Wheeler gave an address

Tom Wheeler and Gretchen Wilson presented outgoing President Fred Ehrlenbach with a plaque in appreciation for his 12 years on the board

Gretchen Wilson gave an address recapping the year, the Year of COVID-19

Nick Turner was the master of ceremonies

There were 3 nominees for New Business of the Year

• Dragonfire Wood Fire Pizza (Winner)
• MXA Fitness
• Perry's Lobster Shack

Revitalization Award

• Ellsworth Hannaford
• Frogtown Brewing Company
• Dunbar Store (Winner)
• Charles Inn

Customer Service Award

• K and B Auto
• Momo's Cheesecake
• Provender Kitchen and Bar
• Ellsworth Jewelers (Winner)

Stu Marckoon was awarded the Citizen of the Year

The Top Drawer Award was given to Brian and Jane Langley, owners of the Union River Lobster Pot