August 11, 2023

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A Message from Chamber President & CEO



Welcome Matt Roderick,  Member Services Director!

I am pleased to announce that Matt Roderick is the Chamber's new Member Services Director. Matt was our weekend staff person in our Rockland information center and when the position of Member Services Director became open, Matt willingly offered to shadow Amy Rollins over the last four weeks to learn as much as he could about the position. Matt applied and interviewed for the position like other candidates and based on ringing endorsements from staff and volunteers as well as his outstanding credentials was offered the position which he gracefully accepted. 

Matt will be located at our Camden location, and I encourage you all to stop by the Camden office and introduce yourself or you just may see Matt stopping by your business to get to know you better. Matt is also a native Mainer who grew up in Eddington Maine before eventually moving to the MidCoast. Matt and his wife, Nichole, and their two dogs, Bella and Roxy, are residents of Camden.  

--Eric

Would you like to host a Business After Hours

Our dates are filling up fast!

There are four Business After Hours hosting opportunities still up for grabs in 2024: January 10, February 14, and March 13. If you are interested in bringing 80+ people to your place of business for an evening of networking, please contact Matt@CamdenRockland.com today. The dates will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thank you to our renewing Premium Member!

The Chamber would like to recognize and thank BALLOU & ASSOCIATES for recently renewing their exceptional support of the Chamber for the sixth consecutive year:

The Chamber's Premium Membership Program offers a limited number of members consistent and highly-visible promotion throughout the year, designed to increase the exposure and recognition of your business.

To learn more about the Premium Membership Program, please contact Diane Norton, Director of Member Marketing & Development, at Diane@CamdenRockland.com or 207-691-0131.

2024 Jewel Update: Advertising Sales commence this week on The 2024 Jewel of the Maine Coast  

Reach 75,000+ potential visitors & customers with an ad in the 2024 Jewel of the Maine Coast

The Jewel is THE most comprehensive source of information about the Camden-Rockland region, for visitors and residents alike. No one else delivers the amount of extensive, informative, and entertaining content visitors and residents crave, including where to stay, what to do, dining, boating, recreation, the arts, shopping and more—all in one place.  

50,000+ copies of The 2024 Jewel will be distributed and available for FREE at multiple outlets throughout Maine & New England. 

Together with the online, easy-to-navigate interactive Flipbook version of the Jewel, we’ve created a robust promotional platform with maximum reach and exposure for your business which can be accessed at home via computer, or on the go with mobile devices.  

For display (paid) advertising information, contact Diane Norton, Member Marketing & Development Director at Jewel@CamdenRockland.com. 

Members wishing to update their free Jewel listings must do so through their Member Portal (ChamberMaster) prior to September 30, 2023. Requests for additional Jewel listings and all other inquiries should be directed to Eric Belley at 207-596-0376 or via email at Eric@CamdenRockland.com 

Chamber Board Nominations

Open through September 1st

Nominations are open for seven seats on the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Nominees must be Chamber members in good standing and you may nominate yourself. Three of the seats will be elected by the membership and four seats will be appointed by the board. For instructions on nominating yourself or someone else, please click on the button below. Nomination deadline is September 1.

Knox County Health Clinic

"Without you, I would still be living with a mask on and no smile" ~Jamie We are all about helping our neighbors smile! Our volunteers and staff provide affordable dental, medical, counseling, and wellness care, plus access to medications and resources. We need your letters of support for our initiative to create a new community health center please email meredith@knoxclinic.org for details!

Member News...

Submit your news releases to Matt@CamdenRockland.com.

Volunteers wanted for food security work in Knox County

AIO Food & Energy Assistance is seeking volunteers at its warehouse in Rockland. AIO’s mission is to respectfully and compassionately support those in need in Knox County with food and energy assistance. More...



Announcement of Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Conservation Award

The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s Conservation Awards Celebration on August 23rd from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Our banquet will be held at Beaver Lodge in Hope.

We are pleased to announce this year’s Conservation Award Recipients: More...



PAWS Wags and Whiskers Gala Raises $79,000 to Support Animals in Need

PAWS Animal Adoption Center is thrilled to announce that the PAWS Wags and Whiskers Gala held on July 19^th was a tremendous success, raising a remarkable $79,000 to support pets in need.

The PAWS Wags and Whiskers Gala brought together animal lovers, supporters, and community members for an enchanting evening of fun and fundraising. The event was held at the Camden Yacht Club, which generously provided the perfect setting for an unforgettable night. More...



2023 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign Kick-Off Event and State's Largest Hiring Fair to be Held August 17

Maine's annual Hire-A-Vet Campaign, a statewide effort with the goal of at least 100 employers hiring at least 100 veterans and military family members during a 100-day period, is back! The campaign is kicking off with an in-person hiring fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 17 at the Augusta Civic Center. It will be followed by monthly in-person hiring events throughout the campaign. More...