August 14, 2025 | Issue 33

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Featured Member - Belfast Senior College


Belfast Senior College is committed to providing intellectual stimulation, practical knowledge, community and fun for people of 50 years of age or older. We are a volunteer-powered nonprofit organization dedicated to lifelong learning.


For 25 years, Belfast Senior College has drawn upon the wide range of talents and life experiences within our midcoast community to offer new and established residents the opportunity to meet, interact and explore a variety of interests and topics.


Throughout the full year, Senior College offers something for everyone, from hands-on learning, to discussions, lectures, and classes offered live and via Zoom.


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Would you like to be a Featured Member? Click Here for details

August Business After Hours


Every month our Chamber hosts an after hours event designed for members to casually meet and build relationships with business people from companies and organizations representing a variety of industries in our region. Our next BAH will be hosted by:


Bowen's Pizzeria & Deli

Wednesday, August 20th, 530pm - 7pm

181 Waterville Rd. Belfast

Chamber Summer Fundraiser


To Our Members: We’d love to have your business donate a

t-shirt, hat, or other swag/merch that we can raffle off and we’ll promote your business and raffle items all summer long!


To Our Community: STOP BY THE INFO CENTER FOR TICKETS TO WIN!! $2 per ticket or Six for $10!

The more tickets you get, the more chances to win!


Join in on the fun! And thank you for your support! Drawing on Monday, September 8th


CLICK HERE for more information and see the SWAG GALLERY!

Volunteer at the Information Center!


We currently have 4 openings for volunteers at our Information Center at 33 Main St. in Belfast:


Mondays, 11am - 1pm, 1pm - 3pm

Thursdays, 1pm-3pm

Fridays, 9am - 11am


  • Greet visitors from around Maine, the Country, and the World!
  • Help visitors and locals find maps, brochures, and information about Belfast & Waldo County attractions and businesses
  • Restock materials as needed


Call 207-338-5900 or email chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org if interested.

12th Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, NORTHPORT GOLF CLUB


This great competitive networking event has helped the Chamber to fund and provide our business members and the community with developmental resources they need to grow and succeed. We so appreciate all the teams that register to play, the businesses that help with sponsorships, and everyone who has a hand in making it a memorable and successful event.


Team Registration Deadline is August 22 - CLICK HERE to Sign Up


If your Business or Organization is interested in having sponsorship on the green this tournament, CLICK HERE or email director@belfastmaine.org for availability!

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to Search our Member Directory



New Members:

Spring Street Eatery

Aubuchon Hardware

Midcoast Kitchen & Bath

Belfast Poetry Festival

The Commons

Coastal Wharf Electric

August 7th Newsletter



1) Belfast Summer Nights

2) Chamber Job Search

3) Chamber Events Calendar

4) Belfast Rotary - Evening by the Bay

5) Wizarding Days at Fort Knox


Missed Last Week's Newsletter?

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Check the monthly calendar on our website and save the date for upcoming events in our community!


CLICK HERE!


Chamber Members - You can submit your events by logging into your

ChamberMaster account or email

chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Still looking for that new job? Need to know what's available in the greater Belfast area? See who's hiring!


CLICK HERE!


Chamber Members - You can submit your job postings by logging into your

ChamberMaster account or email

chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Upcoming Events

Announcements & News

33 Front Street Belfast - Retail/Office Space Available

The Back & Forth - Business For Sale - Your Chance to Take the Helm

Belfast Parks & Recreation - Leaf & Bark Tour: Belfast City Park Arboretum August 16

Belfast Poetry Festival - August Updates

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - August ShipShape News

Local Color Gallery Hosts Opening Reception for Hopkins-Weld, Williams on Fourth Friday

WCAP Announces USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program Participation & Guidelines

Member Promotions

Consider Becoming a Chamber Member!


Our Vision is that the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce will be recognized as a major catalyst for developing a thriving and connected business community and visitor destination choice in the region.



The Mission of the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce

is to champion a thriving business environment for its members through promotion, networking, advocacy, community partnerships and access to relevant information.


Follow the link above to find information about membership benefits and learn how we can promote you and help you achieve your goals. Your support helps us to better promote our region and businesses!



Community Links:

Belfast Free Library | City of Belfast | Harbormaster

Public Transportation | MaineHealth Waldo Hospital | YMCA

*** Weekly Deadline for Newsletter Submissions is Tuesday by 4pm ***

Your Chamber Working For You

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: Michelle Curtis, First National Bank

Treasurer: Terri Tower, Camden National Bank

Secretary: Megan Day, MaineHealth Waldo Hospital

Paul Dean, Councilor, City of Belfast

Haley B. Hall, Esq., Camden Law

Ryan Harnden, Mathews Brothers

John McKeith, The Belfast Center

Chris Nickerson, The Northport Inn & Lodge

Elaine Potoker, Interloqui

Mary Tripp, Bank of America

Staff Photography by Dave Waddell, Down East Magazine

BELFAST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

33 Main St. | PO Box 58 | Belfast, ME. 04915

207-338-5900 | www.belfastmaine.org

Administrative Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

Information Center Hours: Daily, 9am - 5pm