December 19, 2024 | Issue 51

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Edwards Brothers Supermarkets!

Edwards Brothers Supermarkets strengthens Maine's rural communities by providing a superior shopping experience, with a focus on real savings, customer service, and through community outreach.

EBS is your local grocery store offering Hannaford Brothers products and friendly customer service. Their store is stocked with all your grocery needs including a full-service meat and seafood department, as well as a deli and bakery with a fresh selection of meats, cheeses, salads, and baked goods. If you are looking for quality organic items, then you will be pleasantly surprised by their selection.

They have four store locations: Trenton, Dover-Foxcroft, Unity, and now downtown Searsport!

22 E. Main St. Searsport, ME 04974 | 207-548-4068

FMI: edwardsbrotherssupermarket.com

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Red Kettle Foods LLC!

Naturally fermented in Belfast, Maine, their kimchi and pickles bring fresh Maine ingredients and time-honored Asian fermentation traditions together in a delicious blend of sour, sweet, spice, and umami. Each of their ferments are hand made in small batches, seasoned with Maine sea salt, and slow-fermented to tasty perfection.

Ger Liang Tysk is the chef, owner, and creative force behind Red Kettle Foods and their delicious kimchi. She is a first-generation Asian-American dedicated to showcasing the humble ingredients that define East Asian cuisine – Chinese, Japanese, and Korean food – and to celebrate culture, community, and family.

You can also join Ger for hands-on learning at beautiful locations around Maine! She'll guide you to make your own kimchi, dumplings, and other delicious Asian dishes from start to finish – and then you get to take it home after class!

96 Church St. Belfast, ME 04915 | Every Friday at Belfast Farmers Market

FMI: redkettlekimchi.com

New Chamber Members:

The Clifford Arts & Student Center | Coastal Bites | Belfast Dance Studio

Primerica | Heart of Maine United Way | Crave ME

December 27th Magazine Deadline! And Check Your Listing!



Members: This is your LAST CHANCE to have your advertising included in the 2025 Belfast: The Bay & Beyond annual guide!

Additionally, if you have not already done so, please check your business directory listing and let us know if any information needs to be changed or updated before materials go to DownEast Magazine.

CLICK HERE to check the Business Directory

2025 Business After Hours Hosts

We're very excited to announce the 2025 schedule for our monthly Business After Hours networking events! Mark your new calendars!

January 15 - Back in Motion Physical Therapy, Belfast

February 19 - Belfast Curling Club

March 19 - DownEast Auctions, Searsport

April 16 - Perry’s Home Furnishings & Design, Belfast

May 21 - Central Maine Power, Belfast

June 18 - Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport

July 16 - Windsor Chairmakers, Lincolnville

August 20 - Bowen’s Pizzeria & Deli, Belfast

September 17 - Nautilus, Belfast

October 15 - SolarLogix, Belfast

November 19 - Rollies @ Waldo County Shrine Club, Belfast

December 17 - Camden National Bank, Belfast

Click Here for a printable 2025 schedule

Arts in the Park 2025 Applications

Can you believe we are just weeks away from the 2025 application window opening? If you are a full-time or summer resident of Maine, you can apply to Arts in the Park Belfast starting early-mid January.

The next event will be held June 28 & 29 in Steamboat Landing Park on the Belfast waterfront.

Visit Arts in the Park on our website for details as they become available.

December 12th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Pen Bay Chamber Closes

3) Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County / ReStore Grand Opening

4) Friends of Sears Island / Solstice by the Sea

5) Chamber & City Parks and Rec / Holiday on the Harbor

Chamber Job Search (HOT ITEM)

Still looking for that new job? Need to know what's available in the greater Belfast area? We have a great page full of job opportunities large and small!

CLICK HERE!

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

ChamberMaster account or email chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Belfast Senior College - Winterim Courses Announced, Beginning Jan. 20

Bell the Cat - Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaways

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - December ShipShape News

City of Belfast Awarded $990K Infrastructure Grant, Conducts Requisite Review

Colonial Theatre - Free Matinee Movie Screenings Dec 21 & 28

Marsh River Co-op - Season's Greetings, Support Local Makers

Our Town Belfast - Holiday Passport Winners

Toddy Pond Farm - Winter Dinner Reservations

Belfast United Methodist Church - Dec. 24th, 4:00 pm

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Belfast - Dec. 24th, 8:00 pm, Dec. 25th, 9:45 am

Veracity Chapel, Morrill - Dec. 24th, 6:30 pm

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 / Chris Nickerson, The Northport Inn & Lodge

Treasurer / Michelle Curtis, First National Bank

Secretary / Megan Day, MaineHealth Waldo Hospital

Paul Dean, Councilor, City of Belfast

Ryan Harnden, Mathews Brothers

Arnaud Lessard, The Homeport Inn & Tavern

John McKeith, The Belfast Center

Elaine Potoker, Interloqui

Terri Tower, Camden National Bank

Mary Tripp, Bank of America

Staff Photography by Dave Waddell, Down East Magazine

Our Vision

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will be recognized as a major catalyst for developing

a thriving and connected business community and visitor destination of choice in the region.

Our Mission

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce promotes a dynamic economy and strong communities through economic development, promotion of our region, business advocacy, and member services for Waldo County and beyond.