April 11, 2024 | Issue 15

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Carol's Collectibles is now Bloomin' Root Nursery!


Bloomin ' Root Nursery is Carol's Collectibles and Syringa Plus Lilacs Nurseries merged into one. Specializing in Rhododendrons, Woody Shrubs, Dwarf Conifers, Perennials, Lilacs and more. Learn more about owner and lilac expert, Evie King on our website.


Visitors are always welcome to stroll around our grounds–the culmination of former owner Carol Yee's passion for plant propagation and collecting. Our grounds are truly a reflection of the knowledgeable well loved plantswoman she was, and is her loving signature on the land.


Always open by chance or appointment. Feel free to call or text Evie at 978-352-3301.


FMI: bloominroot.com

411 Nickerson Rd. Swanville, ME 04915 | 207-323-2783



Recent New Members:

Pentagöet Inn & Pub | Earthways Guide Service | Camp CaPella

Back in Motion Physical Therapy | Belfast Community Radio | Midcoast Fascial Therapy

April Business After Hours



Every month our Chamber hosts an after hours event designed for members to meet and build relationships with business people from companies and organizations representing a variety of industries in our region. Stop by for a little while or stay and connect! This month we will be hosted by:


Whale's Tooth Pub

Wednesday, April 17, 5:30pm - 7pm

2531 Atlantic Hwy. Lincolnville Beach


Click Here to see our hosts for the 2024 Business After Hours


Interested in joining the Chamber? Click Here to find out more!

April 4th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Pentagoet Inn & Pub

3) Bricks-N-Sticks

4) The Parsonage Gallery

5) Belfast Maskers

Chamber Job Search (HOT ITEM)


Still looking for that new job? Need to know what's available in the greater Belfast area? We have a great page full of job opportunities large and small!


CLICK HERE!


Chamber Members - you can submit your job postings by logging into your

ChamberMaster account or email chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Upcoming Events

Announcements & News

Aging Well in Waldo County Votes to Dissolve

Bangor Savings Bank Announces 'Community Matters More' Grant Recipients

Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition - Special Earth Day Events in April

Belfast Garden Club - Soil Scientist Discusses Solutions for Stormwater Runoff April 16

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - April ShipShape News

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Volunteer Information Session April 25

FEMA - Start Your Recovery Process

Front Street Shipyard - Spring

Video Update

Searsport Shores Seeks Spring Clean-Up Volunteers in Exchange for Free Camping and Meals in May

Member Promotions

Your Chamber Working For You!

Dorothy Havey, Executive Director

Director@belfastmaine.org



Scott Smith, Operations Manager

ChamberOffice@belfastmaine.org



Board of Directors


President / Erin Merrifield, RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn

Vice President / Chris Nickerson, Whale's Tooth Pub, Northport Inn & Lodge

Treasurer / Michelle Curtis, First National Bank

Secretary / Megan Day, Waldo County General Hospital

Paul Dean, Councilor, City of Belfast

Dawn Gintz, Captain Nickels Inn

John McKeith, The Belfast Center

Elaine Potoker, Interloqui

Terri Tower, Camden National Bank

Mary Tripp, Bank of America

Travis Wood, Waldo County Technical Center

Staff Photography by Dave Waddell, Down East Magazine

Consider Becoming a Member!


The Mission of the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce

is to champion a thriving business environment for its members through promotion, networking, advocacy, community partnerships and access to relevant information.


Follow the link above to find information about membership benefits and learn how we can promote you and help you achieve your goals. Your support helps us to better promote our region and businesses!


Community Links:

Belfast Free Library | City of Belfast | Harbormaster

Public Transportation | Waldo County General Hospital | YMCA

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BELFAST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

33 Main St. | PO Box 58 | Belfast, ME. 04915

207-338-5900 | www.belfastmaine.org

Administrative Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

Information Center: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm