July 11, 2024 | Issue 28

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Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Keyes Pottery!


Keyes Pottery specializes in ceramic wares for everyday living. Each piece is designed for functionality and enjoyment, from dinnerware and mugs, to large decorative vases. All the pottery is handmade at the downtown Belfast studio. In addition to the storefront, Keyes Pottery also offers an online retail space.


“We’ve been working hard to get everything ready, and I’m so excited to open our doors to the Belfast community,” says owner Laura Keyes. “We recently relocated to the area, and have been amazed at the generosity and kindness of the people we have met here. Getting the store up and running has been a collaborative effort, and I’m thrilled to be able to welcome folks to our new location.”


Keyes Pottery is excited to announce an opening party on Saturday, July 20 from 2:00-5:00 pm, at the new brick-and-mortar storefront at 107 Church Street in downtown Belfast. Stop by to shop, mingle, and see the new studio! Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available, and patrons will receive 10% off all purchases.


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Recent New Members:

Sea Bags | Daily Soup | Randall Collins VFW Post 3108

Perfect Edge Lawn Services | Keepsakes | Maine Timber Arts

2025 Belfast: The Bay & Beyond Ad Kit Now Available


Yes we're getting an early start this year! The magazine has continued to be successful for the Chamber and we're always receiving positive feedback about it. We are planning ahead and reaching out to our membership to start thinking about next year's guide and how you'd like to promote your business or organization. Why wait? These months fly by with all the fun we're having so jump in and see where 2025 might take you!


Maybe you've not advertised in the guide before? Connect with us and see what options might best suit you!


And don't forget, if you're a new member within the last year, you get 15% off ads!


CLICK HERE for the 2025 Ad Kit

Volunteer at the Chamber Information Center!


Be an Information Center Greeter at the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce! Learn more about Belfast & Waldo County, meet great people, share all the wonderful things there are to see and do here and have fun! Shift are 2 hrs. and there are options throughout the week! If Interested call 207-338-5900 or email chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org.

Thank You from Arts in the Park Belfast


We love to kick off the summer season here in Belfast with Arts in the Park! There is a lot of work that goes into putting this event on every year and we are so appreciative of all the hands that help. Another tremendous event this year and we have so many people to thank for it!



Thank you to our jurying committee and volunteers for your guidance and assistance

Thank you to the over 120 Maine artists that participated this year

Thank you to our Artist of the Year, Doug Frati, for being a great advocate for the arts and event

Thank you to our partners, City of Belfast, Parks & Recreation Dept. staff

Thank you to our returning Platinum Event Sponsors, KSW Federal Credit Union and RE/Max Jaret & Cohn Real Estate

Thank you to our Special Event Sponsor Camden National Bank and their volunteers

Thank you to our music sponsors, First National Bank, Central Maine Power, Camden National Bank, Belfast Flying Shoes, Melanie Frazek - Attorney at Law, and Frank's Home Watch Property Management

Thank you to our musicians, Smoke & Mojo, Jonesville, Anni & the Rainmakers, and Belfast Bay Fiddlers

Thank you to our food vendors, Stone Fox Farm Creamery, Ruckus Donuts, Belfast Lions Club, Ca C'est Bon, and Big Daddy's Hot Box

Thank you to local television and radio stations for covering the event


And thank you to our shoppers, both local and visiting, for supporting Maine artists and local businesses throughout the busy weekend.

July 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:


Waterfall Arts

Wednesday, July 17, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

256 High St. Belfast, ME


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


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

July 3rd Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) First Church in Belfast / Summer Fair

3) New Hope Midcoast / Shop for Hope

4) Pentagoet Inn / Bastille Day

5) North Atlantic Blues Festival

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive - July 17 at Knox Ridge Baptist Church

Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Hosts Greatest Hits Hike July 20

Belfast Garden Club - The Gardens at Dickens Pond July 13, Welch Gardens July 20

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - July ShipShape News

Coastal Mountains Land Trust Hosts Waldo Walk July 10 and 'Insect Bonanza' July 13

Earthways Guide Service - Few Spots Left for 'Plants and People' Trip July 28 - Aug 2

Lincolnville Strawberry Festival Served Up July 13

Maine Hire-a-Vet Campaign Events (MDOL)

Marsh River Cooperative - July is Volunteer Month

Muzzy Ridge Concerts Returns for Fourth Season

The Parsonage Presents ‘In League with Devils’ Alongside Summer Group Exhibition, New Sculpture Garden July 14 (PBP)

Temple Heights Spiritual Camp - Register for Upcoming Workshops

Waldo Community Action Partners - Home Buyer Classes July 24 & 25 and Support for Homeowners in Foreclosure

Wood Thrush Wilderness - Guide Pack Basket & Farmers Market Basket Class in Rockport July 17 & 18

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 ***

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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

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.

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: Daily, 9am - 5pm