Thank You To Our Premium Members:

A Message from Chamber President & CEO


Next Friday, September 15th is the final day to pay your dues in order for your business listing to be included in the 2024 Jewel of the Maine Coast! 



A final notice will be sent out early next week to all active members with an open invoice. 


If you need your login credentials resent to you or if you have not received or paid an invoice/statement or wish to discuss an outstanding balance, please contact me at 207-596-0376 or email me at Eric@CamdenRockland.com. Click here to view our Membership Policy.

Camden Falls Gallery


Camden Falls Gallery has been showcasing original fine art from both emerging and established Maine and New England artists for over 20 years. We offer a rich diversity of original works in contemporary styles, focusing on the natural beauty of midcoast Maine and its nautical heritage.


Camden Falls Gallery




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.

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend an informative webinar about Question 3, Pine Tree Power, which will be on the Maine ballot in November.


The webinar will be moderated by former MSCC President Dana Connors.



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Save the Date!

2023 Chamber Challenge on October 6th

Registration is now open




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Save the Date!

2023 Pen Bay Chamber Red Carpet Awards

The Strand Theatre

November 16, 2023 | 7-9 PM


Award Nominations begin today!

Please check out all the nominations and vote now.


Submit Nominations Now

Wed. September 13 | 5-7 PM

Maine Media

70 Camden St, Rockport


Join us for an evening of networking with your peers from around the region as you enjoy the Campus at Maine Media Enjoy fabulous food and drink, and you might win an excellent door prize. No pre-registration is required. All are welcome!


Founded in 1973 as a summer school for photographers, Maine Media today is a not-for-profit degree-granting institution offering more than 400 workshops, certificate programs and master classes in the fields of photography, film, media art, printmaking, creative writing and book arts, and serves more than 2000 national and international students annually on a 20 acre campus in Rockport, Maine.


The Ernst Haas Center will close at 5 p.m. Please come early if you would like to see the Gallery.

Reach 75,000+ potential visitors & customers with an ad in the 2024 Jewel of the Maine Coast


The Jewel is THE most comprehensive source of information about the Camden-Rockland region, for visitors and residents alike. No one else delivers the amount of extensive, informative, and entertaining content visitors and residents crave--all in one place.   

 

50,000+ copies of The 2024 Jewel will be distributed and available for FREE throughout Maine & New England and the online, interactive Flipbook version of the Jewel provides access to this information on the go. 

 

For display (paid) advertising information, contact Diane Norton, Member Marketing & Development Director aJewel@CamdenRockland.com.  

 

Members wishing to update their free Jewel listings must do so through their Member Portal (ChamberMaster) prior to September 30, 2023. Requests for additional Jewel listings and all other inquiries should be directed to Eric Belley at 207-596-0376 or via email at Eric@CamdenRockland.com

Seeking Volunteers


We are looking for help welcoming passengers from the large cruise ships. We are looking for availability once a week for

1-2 hour shifts from 8am-Noon on the following dates. September 12, September 16, September 26, October 3, and October 11. Volunteers will be greeting passengers, handing out maps, and answering any questions they might have. If Interested please reach out to Matthew Roderick at Matt@CamdenRockland.com

Submit your news releases to Matt@CamdenRockland.com.

All News Articles can be viewed here.

Camden National Bank Hires Matthew Witten as Senior Vice President, Director of Information Security


Camden National Bank announced today that Matthew Witten has joined the company as senior vice president, and director of information security.


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Paws - The Dachshund's are coming! Maine Wienerfest 2023, a Fun-filled Event for Dachshund Lovers (and other dogs too)!


Maine Wienerfest, the ultimate celebration of dachshunds and their passionate owners, returns to Belfast on Sunday, September 10th.


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Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation - Announcing there new Wildflower Seed Fundraiser!


Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce our autumn fundraiser.


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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.


Events coming up this week


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 Eric@CamdenRockland.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


Eric Belley

President & CEO

Eric@CamdenRockland.com


Matt Roderick

Member Services Director

Matt@CamdenRockland.com


Diane Norton

Member Marketing & Development Director

Diane@CamdenRockland.com


Matt Brown

Information Center Associate



Chamber Offices


Camden Office

2 Public Landing

Camden, ME 04843 

207.236.4404


Information Center open:

Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm

Sat-Sun, 10 am - 4 pm


Rockland Office

25 Park Street

Rockland, ME 04841

207.596.0376

Information Center open:

Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm

View the 2023 Jewel

Magazines available at the Chamber offices!