January 30, 2025 | Issue 5

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Please Welcome Our Newest Member, MidCoast Shakespeare Studio!


MidCoast Shakespeare Studio is a new, collaborative creative space in downtown Belfast, ME. They will offer classes, performance opportunities, community events, and new works development - all using the plays of William Shakespeare as a jumping-off point for your own creativity. They believe that theater and Shakespeare should be fun and accessible to everyone, and they're eager to partner with other groups and individuals in our local community to share in the joy of creating. Join them to explore Shakespeare, Storytelling, and what it means to be Human. Their studio space is at the Belfast Center and will be open several days during the week for folks to drop in, muck around, and have some fun!


They will have an open house on Saturday, March 15 from 2 - 4 PM. Join in and see what they’re all about!


9 Field St. Suite 118, Belfast, ME 04915

FMI: midcoastshakes.com and MSS on Facebook

Chamber Member Business Directory


Recent New Chamber Members:

Midcoast Mineral Collectors Club | Seacoast Security, Inc.

1040 Tax and Accounting Services | H & H Mercantile

Midcoast Forest Getaway | Edwards Brothers Supermarkets


CLICK HERE to Search our Member Business Directory

Valentine's Specials


If your business or organization is planning dinner specials, getaway promotions, gift or window displays, or anything special you'd like to share for the holiday, email Scott at chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org so we can share it too!

Power Outage & Winter Storm Safety Checklists


Here are two resource sheets for staying prepared this winter season. It is never fun to be without power but you can be better prepared for the season and events with these following checklists.


CLICK HERE for the Power Outage Checklist

CLICK HERE for the Winter Storm Safety Checklist

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:


Belfast Curling Club

Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 530pm - 7pm

211 Belmont Ave. Belfast

January 23rd Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Dos Gatos Gastropub

3) Chamber Events Calendar

4) Penobscot Shores Retirement Comm.

5) Coastal Mountains Land Trust


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

Belfast Flying Shoes - 2024 By the Numbers

Buggin' ME Boat Tours - Now Booking for 2025 Lobstering Adventures

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Happy Wanderers & Full Moon Hikes, Wednesday Waldo Walk

Heavy Element Featured at Bangor Savings Bank Unity

Maine Artisans Collective Seeks Maine Artists for 2025

Maine Celtic Celebration Seeking Vendors for 2025

Red Cross Blood Drive at Mt. View HS Jan. 31

Sail Power & Steam - Boat Talk Feb. 1, Women on the Water Harbormaster Roundtable Feb. 4

Schooner Charm Now Accepting 2025 Reservations

United Midcoast Charities - Grant Writing for Nonprofits Feb. 12

Wood Thrush Wilderness - Farmer's Market Basket Class Feb. 22 in Unity

Valentine's Specials

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 / 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