January 2, 2025 | Issue 1

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Please Welcome Our Newest Member, H & H Mercantile!


H & H Mercantile is a proprietor of Maine Crafts, Handmade Gifts, Local Artisans, Fresh Produce & Baked Goods. With an everchanging inventory, it's the perfect place to find a unique gift or weekly treat! Online ordering and local delivery is now available on select items. Check out the new shop in downtown Searsport or shop online!


It's also the exclusive shop for Portable Pie Place hand pies and desserts to-go!


31 E. Main St. Searsport, ME 04974 | 207-610-4495

FMI: hhmercantile.biz

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Midcoast Forest Getaway!


The Midcoast Forest Getaway is a year-round privately owned vacation rental. Step inside from your gated, private entrance to a bright, main living area with an airy cathedral ceiling. Spoil yourself with a spa-inspired bathroom including a soaking tub and oversized shower.


Enjoy the convenience of a fully-equipped, eat-in kitchen. Sleep peacefully in a queen bed at the end of a wooded, dead end road.


Less than a mile from the coastline, you’ll be delighted by thoughtful modern amenities and an open-concept living area tucked away in a quiet, tranquil forest guesthouse. Open year-round for your getaway pleasure.


93 Black Rd S, Searsport, ME 04974 | 207-318-6826

FMI: airbnb.com/h/midcoastmainegetaway

Chamber Member Business Directory


Recent New Chamber Members:

Edwards Brothers Supermarkets | Red Kettle Foods LLC

The Clifford Arts & Student Center | Coastal Bites

Belfast Dance Studio | Heart of Maine United Way


CLICK HERE to Search our Member Business Directory


Every month our Chamber hosts an 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:


Back in Motion Physical Therapy

Wednesday, Jan. 15th, 530pm - 7pm

256 Main Street, Belfast

December 26th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Last Night Belfast

3) Belfast Senior College

4) City of Belfast

5) Homeport Inn & Tavern

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

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

The Clifford Arts & Student Center - January Events

Delvino's and Tito's Drink Making Class Jan. 8

Downshift Coffee - Named Portland Press Herald's Best of 2024 Small-Batch Coffee Roaster

Edwards Brothers Supermarket - 10th Company Birthday Party Jan. 5

Maine Department of Labor - Free Trainings in January

Sail, Power & Steam Museum - Captain Quarters Online Speaker Series Jan. 7

United Midcoast Charities - HR for Nonprofits Workshop Jan. 8

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

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