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

Has your Business purchased tickets to the much-awaited Event?


It would be an incredible opportunity for your Business to bring the team and enjoy the companionship of colleagues, sit together, and experience the excitement of the event.


Become a Supporting Benefactor!


Can't make it to the show but want to be involved?

Going to the show and want to add it to your registration?

As a Member of the Penobscot Regional Chamber of Commerce, you can now register as a Supporting Benefactor and have your Business on the Big Screen!

Register Now

Thank You To Our Premium Members:

A Message from Chamber Interim President and CEO.


One of the best pieces of advice I ever received from one of my mentors many years ago was that I should, "see, and be seen". He told me to pay attention to local politics, and regional events, and to watch the movers and the shakers.


He urged me to attend important business gatherings and to be visible in my community. He pushed me to join a service club; I did and served as a dedicated member of the Rockland Kiwanis for 27 years before I retired from that organization four years ago. 


He shocked and amused me one afternoon when he strongly suggested that I should, "attend the funeral". Not just a specific funeral, but the final send-off for anyone with whom I was acquainted. His theory was that the family and friends of the deceased wouldn't miss me if I was absent, but they would notice and remember kindly my presence. 


He also insisted that the chamber was a great networking opportunity that would help me grow my client list. He was right.


Realizing that I'm preaching mostly to the choir, the following is for those readers who are new to the chamber or who haven't yet joined.


One of the primary benefits of chamber membership is the privilege of participation. To say that membership in the chamber is analogous to belonging to a health club is cliché, but it's true. Being a card-carrying member of the local gym doesn't get you to your weight loss goal if you don't use the treadmill and exercise bike.


The same applies when you pay your annual chamber dues. Sending in your check each year is only the first step in maximizing your investment. 


Be sure to take full advantage of the opportunities to network and to "be seen". Tickets are still available for this year's annual awards event next week on November 16th at the Strand Theater in Rockland. Will I see you on the Red Carpet?


Best personal regards, 

Gordon 


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2024 Jewel Event Listings


Our team is currently dedicating a great deal of effort towards the development of the 2024 Jewel. We are seeking event listings for the 2024 Jewel.


To add your event, please access the Chamber Master Member Portal. Once you have logged in, navigate to the events section, select 'Add Event,' and save your changes.


Not all events will be included

Member Portal

Business After Hours

Camden National Bank-Downtown Camden

December 13, 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 Camden National Bank

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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 

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All News Articles can be viewed by clicking here.

Camden National Bank Donates More than $50,000 to Support the Immediate and Long-Term Needs of Lewiston-Auburn Community


Camden National Bank has announced it will donate more than $50,000 to provide both immediate aid and long-term support to the Lewiston-Auburn community in response to the recent tragic event.

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Camden National Bank Employees Collect Donations for Local Nonprofits More than 9,000 school supplies were distributed throughout Northern New England


 Camden National Bank has announced a community donation of more than 9,000 school supplies to nonprofits across Northern New England. Employees throughout the region collected pens, pencils, notebooks, and other supplies at the company’s 57 banking centers and also made personal contributions at Camden National Bank’s annual employee appreciation event.

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Georges River Land Trust’s Bonfire Party, Wednesday, December 6.


The Georges River Land Trust invites EVERYONE to join us for games, food, and drinks!

Read Article

Flier for Job fair to assist Dragon Cement workers


Please download this flyer and post it to help the laid-off Dragon Cement workers.


This Maine Dept. of Labor flier promotes the Dec. 4 job fair, which the Dept, of Labor is organizing for the benefit of laid-off Dragon Cement workers. The general public is also invited to attend.

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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

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Currently available at each Chamber office!