For the first time in two years, we have a new, full-scale edition of The Jewel.

65,000 copies of The 2022 Jewel will be distributed and available for FREE at multiple outlets throughout Maine & New England.

Together with the online, easy-to-navigate interactive Flipbook version of the Jewel, we’ve created a robust promotional platform with maximum reach and exposure for your business which can be accessed at home via computer, or on the go with mobile devices.

Our Camden and Rockland Information Centers have plenty of copies in hand if you'd like to stop in during our regular business hours to pick up supplies.

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The Chamber is saddened to learn of the tragedy that struck our neighbors in Belfast yesterday. In response to the recent fire at the Penobscot McCrum facility, the Belfast Mayor and City Council plan to use the Belfast “Keep the Faith” Fund to address the needs of the employees and families affected by the loss of the facility.

Those who would like to support are encouraged to make a donation to the Keep the Faith Fund in support of the Penobscot McCrum employees and families affected by the loss.

The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce is happy to support this effort. Donations (as suggested below) may be dropped off at our Camden and Rockland offices during regular hours (M-F, 10-4) through Friday, April 1st. We will deliver them to the Maine Tourism Association. Then, the goods will be shipped to Poland where the Retail Association of Ukraine has a retail member warehouse that can accept the goods for distribution into Ukraine.

In anticipation of the 2022 gubernatorial election, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce is updating its flagship economic report, Making Maine Work: Critical Investments for the Maine Economy, in collaboration with the Maine Development Foundation and Educate Maine, and with insights from Ed Cervone, key stakeholders, and similar organizations.

The Maine State Chamber would like to include your input before the survey closes on Friday, March 25. This brief survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

The Maine Office of Tourism has launched a project to develop a statewide Destination Management Plan. This project seeks to develop a clear and actionable 5-year strategic plan focused on accelerating Maine’s recovery from impacts of the pandemic and establishing a solid foundation and direction for future growth. The Destination Management Plan will be industry informed, with input gathered through a series of 9 visioning summits, and through an online survey.

We invite you to be part of the process by participating in the Town Hall Visioning Summit on Monday, April 4, from 2 to 5 PM, at the Samoset Resort. Register by clicking the link below.

The Maine’s MidCoast & Islands regional tourism organization is seeking photos to help promote our region, and they will be paying $100 for every photo they select between now and May 1. For all the details, including how to enter your photos, continue reading here.

The Chamber is pleased to introduce a new marketing initiative for members: Advertising in the Friday Report e-Newsletter. The Friday Report boasts a weekly circulation of nearly 1,800 and impressive stats.

Click below to learn more about this unique opportunity to present your message to a targeted audience or to reserve your space.

OHTM welcomes more than 30,000 visitors each year to explore an unprecedented collection of more than 150 rare and beautifully restored ground vehicles, aircraft, bicycles, motorcycles, engines, and related artifacts.

To learn more about becoming a Featured Member, click here.

Submit your news releases to Amy@CamdenRockland.com.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in Maine that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. These loans are available following a Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance resulting from damages caused by a severe storm and flooding on Oct. 30 – 31, 2021. More...

Do-it-yourself, learn a new skill, enrich your life at MCST. Or maybe …teach something. We at MCST Adult Ed are looking for interesting courses to offer our community as we plan our summer and fall catalogs. If you have skills and experience you want to share, contact Adult Education Director Heidi Noland at hnolan@mcst.org or 207-596-7752, ext. 104. More...

The Town of Thomaston joined The Georges River Land Trust to add more protected property in the Thomaston Town Forest along a Greenbelt. Sixty-six acres of woodland and wetlands along the Oyster River will be held in conservation easement and never be developed. This conservation effort will ensure public access, habitat for wildlife and a protected wetland ecosystem for flood control and carbon sequestration. It joins another 100-acres already in conservation in Thomaston. More...

During National Library Week, April 3-9, the Camden Public Library invites community members to “Connect with your library” by visiting in-person or online to enjoy the many programs and services available 7 days a week, all year round. More...

The First Congregational Church of Camden is pleased to offer a contemplative retreat on the topic of “Belovedness: Henri Nouwen on Heartful Living & the Soul of Community” led by Robert Jonas on Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participation in this retreat is available in-person and virtually via Zoom. More...

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is currently accepting applications from high school seniors for the Bank’s Career & Technical Education Scholarship.

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to income-eligible students who attended a technical career program as part of their high school curriculum and are planning to attend college or a technical school after graduation. More...

Pope Memorial Humane Society is thrilled to announce the newest exhibition of artwork is now being displayed on the Art Wall in the lobby of Pope Memorial Humane Society. The current show, featuring pieces by Brooke Chase, will be on display and available for purchase through April 30, 2022. More...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2022 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Samoset Resort, presented by Rockland Ford, has already sold out, with 25 teams competing on May 27 to support one-to-one youth mentoring in mid-coast, central and eastern Maine. The annual spring golf tournament is expected to raise over $50,000 for community and school-based mentoring programs across seven counties served by BBBS of Mid-Maine. More...

Our online calendar is your guide to live & virtual events in the Camden-Rockland Region. Click here to view.

Have an event to share? Members are invited to share events on the Chamber Calendar. Login to your Chamber Profile Page to get started.

Members are invited to email Amy@CamdenRockland.com with details of goods, programs, products, or services they would like to offer to their fellow members. Please limit your offer to headline + 75 words and include an end date not to exceed 1 month.