2023 Pen Bay Chamber Red Carpet Awards


November 16, 2023 | 7 pm - 9 pm


Strand Theatre | 345 Main St. Rockland

Event Sponsors

Marquee Sponsor


Red Carpet Photo Sponsor


Honoree Sponsor - Family-owned Business Award: Maritime Energy

Honoree Sponsor - Business Expansion & Renovation Award:

Lyman-Morse

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Thank You To Our Premium Members:

The Board of Directors of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce recently appointed Gordon Page of Owls Head as Interim President and CEO.


Page’s history of community leadership and involvement with local Chambers is extensive. He is a past board member and board chair of the former Rockland-Thomaston Area Chamber of Commerce, and a past board member of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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A Message from your Chamber Board of Directors


On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and members of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber wishes to express our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the City of Lewiston, the surrounding communities, and all of those who were impacted by the unimaginable tragedy that took place on Wednesday night.



 We thank the countless people working in public safety who are doing their best to ensure our communities are as safe as possible.

A Message from your

Chamber Member Services Director


Would you like an additional listing in the 2024 Jewel?



Boost your business with an additional listing in the 2024 Jewel. Reach more customers and increase your visibility.



The Jewel is the ultimate destination for all the information you need about the Camden-Rockland region, whether you're a visitor or a resident. With our extensive and informative content, we deliver everything you crave in one convenient place.


Contact Matt@CamdenRockland.com to submit your additional listings


Additional Listing is $100

Bixby Chocolate


Our Rockland Chocolate Boutique is located within the actual chocolate factory. The Boutique is open Monday-Saturday 11-5 p.m. The boutique has a viewing room where chocolate making is partially viewed. Please note chocolate may or may not be visible depending on the time of day and production needs. We do not offer tours of our facility due to food safety concerns.

 

Visit Bixby Chocolate's website here



Your business or organization could be spotlighted here next week! To become a Featured Member, click here.

Dining Guide


What's open today?


Click here to View our Dining Guide which is updated weekly.

2024 Jewel - Event Considerations


Our team is currently dedicating a great deal of effort towards the development of the 2024 Jewel. We are seeking Events considerations for the 2024 Jewel. To add your event, please access the Chamber Masters Member Portal. Once you have logged in, navigate to the events section, select 'Add Event,' and save your changes.


Not all events will be added, but they will be considered.

Member Portal

Register online now for the next Business After Hours for a chance to win a BONUS DOOR PRIZE at the event!*

Only those who register online are eligible to win.

What are you waiting for? Register below!


*Ticket (printed or on phone) must be presented at the registration table to be eligible for the drawing.

Registration will close at 4:30 pm the day of the event

Business After Hours

Center for Maine Contemporary Art

November 8, 2023 - Free and open to the public


Join us for an evening of networking with your peers from around the region as you explore the Center for Maine Contemporary Art. Enjoy fabulous food and drink, and you might win an excellent door prize. Registration is not required. All are welcome!


Don't miss out on this premier networking event, giving you the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses and non-profits in a relaxed, social setting.


Click here to visit their website.


PARKING NOTES: Ample parking is available at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art.

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Would you like to host a

Business After Hours?


There is one Business After Hours hosting opportunity still up for grabs in 2024: January 10th. If you are interested in bringing 50-80+ people to your place of business for an evening of networking, please contact Matt Roderick at Matt@CamdenRockland.com today. The dates will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.


Click here for our 2023 Schedule 

2024 Jewel of the Maine Coast Advertising

 

Final Ads Due Today, October 27.


Contact Diane Norton, Member Marketing & Development Director at Jewel@CamdenRockland.com. 

Submit your news releases to Matt@CamdenRockland.com.

All News Articles can be viewed by clicking here.

OUT Maine receives a multi-year $300,000 grant from the Peter Alfond Foundation


OUT Maine is delighted to announce the receipt of a significant three-year, $300,000 grant from the Peter Alfond Foundation. This generous funding will enable OUT Maine to further its mission, building welcoming and affirming communities for Maine’s LGBTQ+ youth.


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Allen Insurance and Financial welcomes Randi Morse to the team in our benefits division


Morse is a graduate of Everest University with a degree in accounting. Before joining Allen, with her first insurance job, she worked for a decade in the information technology field in accounting and administrative support.

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All events are available through our Events Calendar.

If you wish to post an event it's now available to do so in Chamber Master.


Upcoming Events over the next two weeks:

Chamber Board of Directors

Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce board meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of each month. For details, contact jake.miller@thefirst.com


Jake MillerChair

First National Bank


David Gogel, Vice Chair

Rockland Main Street


Joan LeMole, Secretary

New Hope Midcoast


Steve Matteo, Treasurer

Camden National Bank


Chris Austin

Ardiah


Pamela Barker

RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn


Jeffrey Hamilton

J. A. Hamilton Consulting, LLC


Martha Kempe

Wayfinder Schools


Diane Lebson

Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions


Becky Lowe

PBNJ Self Storage


Michelle Peacock

Blue Harbor House Inn


Dan Pease

Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery


Greg Soutiea

Craignair Inn and Causeway Restaurant


Laura Tracy

Mid-Coast School of Technology


Gerald Weinand

Gerald Weinand Architect, Inc.


Chamber Staff


Gordon Page

Interim President & CEO

President@CamdenRockland.com


Matt Roderick

Member Services Director

Matt@CamdenRockland.com


Diane Norton

Member Marketing & Development Director

Diane@CamdenRockland.com


Chamber Offices


Camden Office

2 Public Landing

Camden, ME 04843 

207.236.4404


Information Center open:

Mon-Fri, 10 am - 4 pm


Rockland Office

25 Park Street

Rockland, ME 04841

207.596.0376



Information Center open:

Mon-Fri, 10 am - 4 pm

View the 2023 Jewel

Currently available at each Chamber office!