Advancement for the Town of Ipswich through communication, collaboration, and community.

Who We Are

We are a non-profit organization originally formed in 1995 with a focus on economic renewal in downtown Ipswich. In 2021, local business owners and community leaders came together to renew the Partnership as a resource to identify opportunities for community investment and engagement, leverage Ipswich’s unique strengths and characteristics, and inspire a new generation of leaders.

The Partnership looks to our Town’s existing Community Development Plan and the Downtown Retail Statement to shape its strategic vision and scope of yearly work. These documents reflect the Community’s desire for growth and development over the next 15 years, and one of our primary goals is to help facilitate the implementation of these plans by partnering with key community stakeholders along the way.

Our Mission

To facilitate thoughtful advancement for the Town of Ipswich through communication, collaboration, and community.

  • Local businesses

  • Civic organizations

  • Conservation groups

  • Government agencies

  • Ipswich residents

  • Local schools & students

  • Thought leaders throughout the Greater North Shore

Who We Work With

  • Assist in the development and preservation of resources of the Town

  • Combine available resources to contribute to the renewal and revitalization of the downtown area of Ipswich

  • Facilitate collaboration between businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies to enhance the retail and business environment of Ipswich

What We Do

We don’t tell you what to think, we think about what you tell us.