February 20, 2025 | Issue 8

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Please Welcome Our Newest Member,

Bay Ferries - The CAT!


A Sea of Discoveries Await You!


Unleash your spirit of adventure aboard The CAT high-speed car ferry, your link between Bar Harbor, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. With each voyage offering on board experiences, dynamic sea views and a taste of Maritime charm, it is not just a route; it is an unforgettable journey.


Whether by vehicle, bike or on foot, your East Coast adventure begins the moment you board The CAT.


Maine to Nova Scotia Ferry Terminal Available May 1 - October 15

121 Eden St. Bar Harbor, ME 04609 | 1-877-762-SAIL

FMI or to Book Your Trip: www.ferries.ca/thecat

Ice Festival Weekend in Belfast


Our Town Belfast invites you to visit downtown Belfast February 21 – 23, 2025! Come take a walk this weekend and visit the ice sculptures that will be located throughout downtown Belfast and don't miss the State of Maine Ice Carving Championship! Take a break and have a drink at one of the ice bars or participate in one of the many outdoor activities Belfast has to offer throughout the winter. If you’re visiting from out of town, make it a weekend!


Click Here for the Schedule of Activities


IMPORTANT - Road Closure Notice Downtown

Last Chance to Apply for Arts in the Park


Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring you the 29th annual Arts in the Park on June 28 & 29 in Steamboat Landing Park on the Belfast waterfront.


If you are a full-time or summer resident of Maine, you can now apply for Arts in the Park Belfast! Online and printed applications will be accepted through Monday, February 24th. Selections will be made and announced in March.


Visit Arts in the Park on our website for more details as they become available and follow AITP on Facebook and Instagram!

CLICK HERE

to Search our Member Directory


Recent New Chamber Members:

Shorefront Spruce Head Cape Cottages

Bagaduce Music

MidCoast Shakespeare Studio

Midcoast Mineral Collectors Club

Seacoast Security, Inc.

1040 Tax and Accounting Services

February 13th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Shorefront Spruce Head Cape Cottages

3) Chamber Events Calendar

4) VFW Valentine's Day Party

5) Everyman Repertory Theatre


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

AngelCom IT Services - Newsletter

Bagaduce Music Announces 2025 Season of Events and Camps

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - February ShipShape News

Central Maine Power - Customer Guide - Stay Empowered, Stay Informed

Clifford Arts & Student Center - February Events

Colonial Theatre - Mainebiz - This Year's Shortened Oscars Season Gets Mixed Reviews...

Left Bank Books Hosts Author Ellen Baker Feb. 25

Local Color Gallery - New Guest Artist and Ekphrastic Poets Feb. 28

Maine State Chamber - Webinar: Implications of Immigration Changes on Maine Employers

Searsport First Congregational Church - Pysanky Eggs for Ukraine Support

SolarLogix - Featured in Mitsubishi Electric Article on What's Driving the HVAC Business

Union Fair, Blueberry Festival Signs 2025 Carnival Contract

United Midcoast Charities - New Junior Grant Readers Initiative

Waldo County Technical Center - Students Clear Local Skills USA Competition, Head to States

Wood Thrush Wilderness - Guide Pack Basket Class in Unity Feb. 22

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

Ryan Harnden, Mathews Brothers

Arnaud Lessard, The Homeport Inn & Tavern

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