Business Service Application | Maine Hospitality Resilience Project

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Section 1

Establishment Profile

Business Name *

Physical Address *

Primary Contact Person *

Title/Role

Direct Email *

Phone *

Business Type Select all that apply. Independent Restaurant / Tavern Craft Brewery / Winery / Distillery Inn / Boutique Hotel / Bed & Breakfast Food Truck / Specialty Food Producer Seasonal Hospitality Business Year-Round Hospitality Business

Section 2

Seasonal Needs Assessment

Primary Challenges Check all that apply. Severe off-season drop in foot traffic / revenue Off-season staffing retention or seasonal cutbacks Low digital footprint / limited social media outreach Lack of resources/budget for professional photo/video content Difficulty marketing off-season specials, events, or tasting dinners

Off-Season Operational Schedule * Open full-time year-round Open reduced days/hours during winter Closed temporarily during winter months

Section 3

Requested Resilience Support & Services

Select the core focus areas where support is needed: Digital Media & Spotlight Coverage Professional photography, video features, and dedicated promotional spotlights across our culinary network to drive immediate foot traffic. Off-Season Marketing Campaign Integration Inclusion in regional winter dining routes, off-season promotional features, and seasonal campaign spotlighting. Cross-Promotional Collaboration Participation in co-branded community events, pairing dinners, or collaborative passport programs. Off-Season Strategy Consulting Guidance on building specialized winter menu concepts, community engagement events, and off-season operating models.

Section 4

Goals & Special Initiatives

What specific goals or initiatives do you hope to achieve through this partnership over the upcoming off-season? e.g., launching a winter tasting series, promoting weekend lodging packages, highlighting a local chef, increasing mid-week dinner sales

Do you currently have high-resolution photography or updated digital assets available for immediate campaign use? Yes, fully updated Partial / Needs updating No, require professional content creation assistance

Section 5

Commitment & Terms

By submitting this application, you confirm that your establishment operates within Maine's hospitality sector and agrees to collaborate actively on scheduled promotional features, campaign timelines, and community outreach efforts.

I confirm and agree to the terms above. *

Authorized Representative Signature * Type your full legal name to sign electronically.

Printed Name *

Date *

Thank you — your application has been received!

Our team will review your establishment's needs and reach out using the contact details you provided to discuss next steps.

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