August 8, 2024 | Issue 32

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, United States Postal Service - Belfast, ME!

Mission of USPS: To serve the American people and, through the universal service obligation, bind our nation together by maintaining and operating our unique, vital and resilient infrastructure.

To provide trusted, safe and secure communications and services between our Government and the American people, businesses and their customers, and the American people with each other.

To serve all areas of our nation, making full use of evolving technologies.

*** Belfast Post Office Needs You! Now Hiring! ***

FMI: usps.com/careers

1 Franklin St., Belfast, Maine 04915 | 207-338-5093

Recent New Members:

Mandy Baker Massage | Keyes Pottery | Sea Bags

Daily Soup | Randall Collins VFW Post 3108 | Perfect Edge Lawn Services

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

Belfast Harbor Fest's Evening by the Bay Benefit Auction

Come for a magical evening by the bay at the United Farmers Market of Maine. Get ready for an evening filled with live music, delicious food, live and silent auctions and a vibrant atmosphere. Whether you're a foodie, music lover, or just looking for a good time, this event has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience and a chance to get local original artwork by Susan Tobey White and this year's featured artist, Jerri Finch!

Friday, August 16th, 530pm - 830pm

This year's Evening by the Bay will support the Belfast Rotary Legacy City Park Playground Project. Mark your calendars and get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Get your tickets now!

August 1st Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Belfast Harbor Fest

3) Belfast Garden Club / Open Garden Days

4) Spectrum Generations / Waldo Community Ctr. Grand Re-opening

5) Owls Head Transportation Museum / Rally Tribute

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

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - August ShipShape News

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

CG Bikes - A Former Belfast Auto Garage Will Soon Fix Your Bike (BDN)

Muzzy Ridge Concerts - Artists Announced for August Series in Searsmont

The Republican Journal and Other Area Newspapers to Merge into The Midcoast Villager

Town of Searsport, MDOT Wind Port Presentation August 13

United Midcoast Charities' Summer Auction Benefits Grant Program

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.