April 25, 2024 | Issue 17

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Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Paint Chic!


If you can't change your surroundings, change the color! Spring is here so freshen things up outside and inside!


Tired of looking at the same four walls? Paint Chic specializes in residential interior painting. Over 20 years experience in the painting industry. Offers free quotes upon request.


Follow Paint Chic on Facebook

207-322-6469 | giovannasinagra@hotmail.com



Recent New Members:

North Light Gallery | Pentagöet Inn & Pub | Earthways Guide Service

Camp CaPella | Back in Motion Physical Therapy | Belfast Community Radio

Career and Summer Job Fair at BAHS



Are you a local business or organization that is looking to hire? Belfast Area High School would love to get some of their students into great jobs in our area!


Event: Tuesday, April 30, 11am - 1pm


Presenters will be invited to set up their own tables in the gymnasium. Light refreshments will be available in the staff room.


Contact Solomon Heifets at 207-213-7932 or email sheifets@rsu71.org for details.

Is Your Company One of the Best Places to Work in Maine?



Best Places to Work in Maine registration is now live! This is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines your company’s practices, programs and benefits and surveys your employees for their perspective. Click here for a one page print out describing the program.


This designation can heighten your company pride, public relations and marketing!

Program registration deadline is May 24th - Click Here!

Interested in Volunteering at the Information Center?



We have a wonderful Information Center here in downtown Belfast! It is the only one in Waldo County that serves to provide materials and information to both locals and visitors alike about events, businesses, things to do, places to eat and more! Learn more about Belfast & Waldo County, meet great people, share all the wonderful things there are to see and do here and have fun!


If you are interested in volunteering, we invite you to stop by 33 Main Street on

May 1st from 1pm - 3pm to find out more information from our staff.

April 18th Newsletter



1) Arts in the Park Selections

2) Chamber Job Search

3) AITP Artist of the Year

4) North Light Gallery

5) Habitat for Humanity / Cafe Italia

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

Atlantic Challenge - Coastal Navigation & Knot Tying Refresher Course May 11

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Happy Wanderers Hike May 2, Bird Walk May 9

Cornerspring Montessori School - Spring Fling Concert & Auction May 4

Hills to Sea Trail Volunteers Are Working to Fix 2-Mile Gap (BDN)

Left Bank Books Hosting Authors Monica Wood, Leaf Seligman in May

Local Color Gallery Welcomes Three New Artists, Reception April 26

MDOL Hosting Career Fair in Belfast at Volunteers of America Center May 15

North Country Rivers - Planning Your Family Vacation This Year?

North Light Gallery - Soft Opening April 26, 4-7pm

Waldo Community Action Partners - Last Chance to Sign Up for Homebuyer Education Class April 27

Waldo District Scouts to Honor Larry Jones at Golden Eagle Award Dinner May 16

Member Promotions

Consider Becoming a Chamber Member!


Our Vision is that the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce will be recognized as a major catalyst for developing a thriving and connected business community and visitor destination choice in the region.



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

*** Weekly Deadline for Newsletter Submissions is Tuesday by 4pm ***

** Missed Last Week's Newsletter? Click Here! **

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

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

Our Vision

is that the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will be recognized as a major catalyst for developing

a thriving and connected business community and visitor destination of choice in the region.


Our Mission

is to champion a thriving business environment for our members through promotion, networking,

advocacy, community partnerships and access to relevant information.

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