July 25, 2024 | Issue 30

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

DoryWoman Rowing and Dos Gatos Get Some Prime Press from Yankee Magazine

On 'Weekends with Yankee,' a travel program on PBS, hosts travel the six New England states to explore the sights, sounds, and tastes that each location has to offer.

Earlier in July, Nicolle Littrell of DoryWoman Rowing was able to row one of the hosts out into Penobscot Bay, taking in the views and marine life, and Chef Gary Cooper of Dos Gatos was able to prepare some culinary delights for the show.

Read more and see some photos from the filming here, and stay tuned for when the episode will air.

Route 1 Searsport Construction Detour to End July 26

The DETOUR will end July 26. This is 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 18th Newsletter



1) Atlantic Challenge USA

2) Maine Celtic Celebration

3) Chamber Job Search

4) Maine Alpaca 20th Anniversary Party

5) Belfast Summer Street Party

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

Atlantic Challenge Schedule of Events

Belfast United Methodist Church - Benefit Auction July 27

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

Down East Magazine - Hollins Appointed as New Publisher Effective Immediately (PBP)

Left Bank Books to Host Authors Bill Roorbach and Ann Hood

Local Color Gallery - Fourth Friday Art Walk Offerings

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

Searsport Shores - Maine Meets the Middle East: From Searsport to Berdavan, Armenian Picnic

United Midcoast Charities - Support a Great Cause at the Summer Celebration Aug 22

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.