August 1, 2024 | Issue 31

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Mandy Baker Massage!

Mandy Baker Massage is a therapeutic massage studio, using a variety of massage techniques to help people feel better. Whether one is in need of relaxation, improved mobility, decreased muscle pain and tension or increased circulation, massage can help. By the end of the year, Mandy Baker will complete certification in Trauma Touch Therapy TM, which is a form of somatic bodywork for those with a history of trauma.

Mandy is a licensed massage therapist. Available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays by appointment.

FMI: mandybakermassage.com

248 Northport Ave. Unit #9, Belfast, Maine 04915 | 207-505-0041

Recent New Members:

Keyes Pottery | Sea Bags | Daily Soup

Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 | Perfect Edge Lawn Services | Keepsakes

August Business After Hours

Every month our Chamber hosts an after hours event designed for members to casually meet and build relationships with business people from companies and organizations representing a variety of industries in our region. Our next BAH will be hosted by:

Belfast Municipal Airport

Wednesday, August 21, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

22 Wright Brothers Dr., Belfast, ME

Airport Management has a commitment from the US Army National Guard to have a UH-60 Medevac there! Hoping to also have a US Customs/Border Patrol helicopter, either LifeFlight’s King Air or their A109 series light twin-engine Leonardo AgustaWestland helicopter, the Maine Warden Service aircraft, and some local aircraft out for display.

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

Chamber Cup Golf Tournament - September 6

Northport Golf Club @ 12pm

2024 will mark our 11th annual golf tournament. This great competitive networking event has helped the Chamber to fund and provide business members and the community with developmental resources they need to grow and succeed.

CLICK HERE FOR THE TEAM SIGN-UP FORM

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FMI: Contact Dorothy at 207-338-5900 or director@belfastmaine.org

Welcoming Cruise Ships to Downtown Belfast

Heads up Belfast! American Cruise Lines has rescheduled some stops after a two-year hiatus. You will see guests walking the downtown and coming into your shops, galleries, and eateries that will have red, white, and blue lanyards indicating they are cruise ship visitors. Please welcome them and thank them for their patronage during their visit.

Downeast Maine Cruise schedule:

American Independence - Arrives Thursday, Aug. 1st (8pm), Departs Friday, Aug. 2nd (10pm)

American Eagle - Arrives Saturday, Aug. 3rd (10am), Departs Sunday, Aug. 4th (4pm)

American Eagle - Arrives Wednesday, Aug. 7th (6pm), Departs Thursday, Aug. 8th (4pm)

American Eagle - Arrives Friday, Aug. 16th (2am), Departs Saturday, Aug. 17th (4pm)

American Eagle - Arrives Friday, Aug. 23rd (2am), Departs Saturday, Aug. 24th (4pm)

American Eagle - Arrives Friday, Aug. 30th (2am), Departs Saturday, Aug. 31st (4pm)

Belfast Harbor Fest is Coming!

The Belfast Rotary Club’s 17^th annual Belfast Harbor Fest fills the Belfast waterfront with activities on Friday, Aug. 16, Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18.

Event highlights include Friday's “Evening by the Bay” gala and auctions to benefit Rotary’s $200,000 centennial legacy project of a new playground at Belfast City Park, Saturday’s 5K road race, blueberry pancake breakfast, maritime and kids activities, live music, food, and Sunday’s Cardboard Boat Race.

Click Here for more information

Searsport Detour is Over! Shop, Eat, Stay in Searsport!

The construction detour officially ended July 26. This was 81 days prior to the October 15 detour deadline. Thanks for everyone’s patience.

Work will continue throughout the project including a final surface paving of all roadways, sidewalks and drives from the beginning of the project to the end. Please continue to drive safely as we work to wrap up this project by Thanksgiving 2024.

~ Gordon Contracting via Facebook

July 25th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Atlantic Challenge USA

3) Maine Alpaca 20th Anniversary Party

4) DoryWoman Rowing / Dos Gatos

5) Belfast Harbor Fest

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

Belfast Area Children's Center & CMLT Project Kick-off Celebration August 1

But Still I Am One Open Garden Fundraiser in Brooks August 11

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Happy Wanderers Hike Aug 1, Waldo Walk Aug 14

Colonial Theatre - Cassatt String Quartet Performs August 5

Left Bank Books to Host Authors Bill Roorbach and Ann Hood

Maine State Credit Union in Rockland Hosts Author Buddy Doyle Aug 7

Muzzy Ridge Concerts - Artists Announced for August Series in Searsmont

WCAP Free Backpack & School Supply Deadline Extended to August 2

WCGH to Hold Community Forum August 7 (TRJ)

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

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

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce promotes a dynamic economy and strong communities through economic development, promotion of our region, business advocacy, and member services for Waldo County and beyond.