August 29, 2024 | Issue 35

Congratulations to Our Member Businesses Named the 2024 Best Places to Work

Best Places to Work in ME is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines a company’s practices, programs and benefits and surveys employees for their perspective. Companies that meet certain criteria are considered the Best Places to Work in ME. Congratulations to our members who were recognized!

All of the winners will be celebrated at an event on October 8, 2024 at the August Civic Center. During the event the ranking will be revealed for each winner by company size (small, medium, large companies). Winners will be contacted to let them know they have won and offered opportunities to sponsor which will include the right to use the Best Places to Work in Maine logo, a table at the event to celebrate with your employees and co-workers, multimedia marketing, stage recognition and much more.

Find out more about the event here

Small Employer (15 - 49 U.S. Employees)

SolarLogix, LLC

Medium Employer Category (50 - 249 U.S. Employees)

Allen Insurance & Financial

Downeast Credit Union

GWI

Horch Roofing

Maine State Credit Union

Large Employer Category (250 or more U.S. Employees)

athenahealth, Inc

Bangor Savings Bank

Edward Jones

Hammond Lumber Company

Mathews Brothers

Down East Best of Maine - Congratulations Chamber Members!

It is always wonderful to get recognition for a job well done. These businesses have been voted in by the people in our communities and we are very excited for them to be acknowledged by Down East Magazine through this annual event. Congratulations to all our members who were voted in as the Best of Maine and to those who were recognized as finalists as well!

Shoe Store Finalist - Colburn Shoe Store

Toy Store Finalist - Out on a Whimsey

Bookstore Finalists - Grump & Sunshine, Left Bank Books

Gift Shop WINNER - The Grasshopper Shop

Women's Boutique WINNER - The Grasshopper Shop

Women's Boutique Finalist - Coyote Moon

Pet-Supply Store WINNER - Loyal Biscuit Co.

New Restaurant Finalist - Dos Gatos Gastropub

Food Co-op Finalist - Belfast Community Co-op

Donut Shop Finalist - The Only Doughnut

Food Truck Finalist - Portable Pie Place

Home Improvement WINNER - Hammond Lumber Company

Sauna Finalist - Renew ME Day Spa & Beauty Boutique

August 22nd Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Brigham Block Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

3) Friends of Fort Knox / Scottish Bagpipes

4) Marsh River Co-operative / 10th Anniversary Party

5) Owls Head Transportation Museum

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

(Saturday Availability, Sunday Sold Out)

A Morning in Maine Sailing Tours - Fundraiser Sail for Rockland Breakwater Light Sept. 15

Belfast Maskers present 'Playboy of the Western World' Aug. 30 to Sept. 8

Belfast Parks & Recreation Department - Paws-a-pool-ooza Sept. 8

Belfast Poetry Festival Announces Official Festival Artists

Belfast Senior College Announces a Robust Fall Semester

Belfast Transportation & Accessibility Survey

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Kites & Ice Cream on Beech Hill Sept. 7

Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County Seeking Volunteers for Prospect Build

Left Bank Books Hosts Author Shannon Bowring Sept. 5

New Hope Midcoast's Speaker Series - 'Transgressed' on Sept. 25 & 26

Our Town Belfast - Community Survey

Searsport Shores - Worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day Aug. 31

United Midcoast Charities - Eat, Drink, and Be Generous Event a Success

Waldo County Triad Newsletter - Fall 2024

Wood Thrush Wilderness - Farmer's Market Basket Class at Tanglewood Sept. 14

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.