December 26, 2024 | Issue 52

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December 27th Magazine Deadline! And Check Your Listing!



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 and email chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org with any corrections or updates.

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 getting close to 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 19th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Last Night Belfast

3) Bell the Cat / 12 Dyas of Christmas

4) Habitat for Humanity / ReStore Grand Opening

5) Red Kettle Foods LLC

Chamber Job Search


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

News Year's Eve & Upcoming Events

Announcements & News

Belfast Flying Shoes - Community Dance & Contras Jan. 3

Belfast Maskers - Call for Submission for Maine Playwrights One Act Festival

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

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - New Year's Day Open House on Beech Hill

MaineHealth Waldo Hospital Welcomes Third Therapy Dog (PBP)

PAWS Animal Adoption Center - End of Year Newsletter

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 | Waldo County General Hospital | YMCA

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

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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 / 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.

BELFAST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

207-338-5900 | www.belfastmaine.org

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