Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher has been quoted as saying, "Change is the only constant in life." This hit home within the Chamber this week as I was presented with Amy Rollins' resignation from her position as Member Services Director! I experienced mixed emotions upon this news.  

I am truly happy for Amy that she has found the opportunity to start a new chapter in her career within our community and will continue to serve this community, just in a different capacity. I am beyond pleased that she offered us a month to attempt to find her replacement (not an easy task) and implement a transition strategy.  

I am also deeply saddened to lose Amy as a trusted and valued friend and member of our team. Amy and I have known each other for over 20 years and we have worked together in various roles over those years. Amy played a big part in my decision to take on the position of President & CEO of the Chamber and her institutional knowledge of our members and community will be sorely missed. Yet, her smile and nurturing personality is genuine to the core and I am confident that Amy will continue to be a proponent of all that the Chamber accomplishes for its members and the region as a whole.

Should you or someone you know be interested in applying for the position of Marketing And Membership Director, the job is now posted on our website. Click here to read the full job description. 

The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce and Sterling Elite are pleased to announce the creation of a new mode of transportation this summer. Two Sterling Voyager vehicles will run between Knox County Regional Airport in Owls Head and Lincolnville Beach, early August through October.

Advertising Opportunities are still available on a first-come, first-served basis, for up to 14 Chamber members! 100% of advertising revenue will support the Chamber’s economic development and tourism promotion activities. For more information or to reserve your space, contact Diane Norton, Member Marketing & Development Director at Diane@CamdenRockland.com.

With the new ChamberMaster portal, all members of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce have the ability to add Events, Job Postings, and Hot Deals to our websites for everyone to see. Click on the page links below to see the latest additions.

Events Calendar Discover everything that's happening in our Region.

Job Search Many new jobs posted this week!

Hot Deals Check out these offers and save!

In addition, Chamber members have the ability to share Member to Member Deals with fellow members (not public facing).

If you need assistance logging in to the new ChamberMaster portal, contact Eric@CamdenRockland.com.

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We are thrilled to join the Penobscot Bay Chamber and are excited to welcome all to our new shop in the historic Thorndike Building.

Discover Winifred & Evalyn and ENJOY 20% off your first purchase! Details on this offer are found here.

Your business or organization could be spotlighted here next week! To become a Featured Member, click here.

Submit your news releases to Amy@CamdenRockland.com.

Camden Falls Gallery opened its new exhibition, “Introductions”, on Thursday, July 20, during Camden’s Third Thursday Art Walk. “For many of you who know the gallery, you might not think we would be able to fit more work on our walls, let alone complement our existing roster of talented artists. But we are pleased to introduce three new artists with this show, Christine Coombs, Kathleen Denis, and Ann Larsen,” says gallery owner, Howard Gallagher. More...

We’re so excited to share a first look and invitation to join our new Supper Club—an exclusive monthly dinner series featuring signature scratch-made dishes and seasonal specials. When you join the Nina June Supper Club, you’ll bring the best of Maine sourced ingredients and seasonally inspired favorites at home. More...

An IRS Webinar “Employee Retention Credit” is scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 2 PM Eastern Time. This FREE webinar will cover the following:

Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education’s Fall 2023 Course Catalog goes online on Monday, July 24. Register at our website for subjects ranging from health and wellness to general enrichment, with a wide array of courses in machining and welding, technology for home and work, trades and do-it-yourself, personal enrichment, baking and pastry, and gardening. Learn magic tricks and writing licks, making a book or learn to cook, all at MCST Adult Ed. More...

On Wednesday, August 2, at 6:00 p.m. the Rockport Public Library will host a presentation by Erik Brooks, Trail Supervisor for the Camden Hills State Park. Brooks will discuss a wide range of volunteer opportunities and many ways to engage with the Park as the next generation of environmental stewards. More...

For the fourth summer in a row, Camden Opera House is pleased to offer Camden Summer Sounds, a Sunday afternoon series of free outdoor concerts at the Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Road. Concerts are set for 4 p.m. Sundays in August, beginning Aug. 6 with the Maine-made Cuban music of Primo Cubano. More...

Alison Applegate has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice President, Community Banking Relationship Manager. In this role, she helps entrepreneurs from Waterville to Rockland find the right financing and deposit solutions for their small businesses. More...

The statewide LGBTQ+ youth organization OUT Maine recently announced the addition of two members to its Board of Directors: Rev. Patty Fox of Camden and Christina Theriault of Fort Kent. More...