August 7, 2025 | Issue 32

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LAST DAY! Chamber Special on Maine Boat & Home Show Tickets


The Maine Boat & Home Show is back, August 8 - 10, 2025 and if you are a Belfast Area Chamber member business or organization,


TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR TWO TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE


(plus service fee), thanks to the Chamber! If you love the coast of Maine, you won't want to miss this high-end, summer event in Rockland, Maine, the second weekend in August.


Each year the show gathers Maine's finest artists, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, and marine gear vendors together in ONE place at ONE time! Meet them all in person at the annual Maine Boat & Home Show.


The Maine Boat & Home Show is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport. This event features boats in the water and boats on land, combined with dozens of Maine’s most talented craftspeople on one spectacular waterfront site. It represents all of the essential components for living the good life on the coast of Maine. More details are available at https://maineboats.com/boatshow.


CLICK HERE for tickets!

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.

Get Tickets for the Evening by the Bay Roaring 20s Benefit Gala


Evening by the Bay 2025: Celebrating 100 Years of the Belfast Rotary Club! Join us on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the United Farmers Market of Maine for a night to remember. Indulge in delicious food and drink, groove to a live band, and get ready to bid high in our exciting live and silent auctions - all while making a real difference.


Join the Belfast Rotary in their 100th anniversary year, 2025, and help them build their legacy by supporting the complete redo of the City Park playground!


Let's come together as a community and celebrate the Belfast Rotary 100th Anniversary in style! Don't miss out on this opportunity to have a great time with friends and family.


CLICK HERE for Tickets

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!

CLICK HERE

to Search our Member Directory



New Members:

Spring Street Eatery

Aubuchon Hardware

Midcoast Kitchen & Bath

Belfast Poetry Festival

The Commons

Coastal Wharf Electric

July 31st Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Spring Street Eatery

3) Midcoast Gem & Mineral Fair

4) The Back & Forth

5) Chamber Events Calendar


Missed Last Week's Newsletter?

CLICK HERE!

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

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - August ShipShape News

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Wednesday Waldo Walk at Stover Preserve August 13

Colburn Shoe Store - National Magazine Footwear Plus Covers Our Local Maine Stay

Daily Soup Announces Closure October 23rd

DoryWoman Rowing Featured in New York Times Maine Oyster Trail Article

Red Kettle Kimchi is Vegging Out in the Upcoming September Issue of Down East Magazine

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