July 18, 2024 | Issue 29

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

Belfast Rotary Club Names Sheriff Jason Trundy New President, Dorothy Havey & David McCurdy Rotarians of the Year

Waldo County High Sheriff Jason Trundy has been elected president of the Belfast Rotary Club. Inducted at the club’s June 26 annual meeting, Sheriff Trundy takes the reins of the 70-member club during its 100th year of providing service to the Belfast community.

Also honored at the annual dinner were Dorothy Havey, executive director of the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce, and her husband David McCurdy. The two club members were named “Rotarians of the Year” in recognition of their continuing service to the Club and the community. 

Click Here for the full press release

July 11th Newsletter



1) Keyes Pottery

2) Chamber Job Search

3) Atlantic Challenge USA

4) Maine Celtic Celebration

5) Fort Knox / Civil War Encampment

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

BBWC Trees & Ferns on the Belfast Rail Trail July 20

Belfast Harbor Fest - Waldo County Pine Wood Derby Race

Belfast Historical Society Presentation on 'Helen B. Shute - Newspaper Woman & Civic Leader'

Belfast United Methodist Church - Benefit Auction July 27

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - July ShipShape News

Finding Our Voices - 100 Midcoast Businesses Offering Yellow Food, Drink, Gifts

Heavy Element - Dudelings: 2nd Base Update Brings New Features, Fixes

Hey Sailor - Third Thursday Songwriters Round July 18

Local Color Gallery - Fourth Friday Art Walk Offerings

Muzzy Ridge Concerts Returns for Fourth Season

Owls Head Transportation Museum - More Than $1.5M for OHTM Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bill

Temple Heights Spiritual Camp - Register for Upcoming Workshops

UMaine System Trustees Authorize Sale of Hutchinson Center (TRJ)

Waldo Community Action Partners Seeks Community Input to Identify Community-Based Spaces

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.