July 31, 2025 | Issue 31

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Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Spring Street Eatery!


Spring Street Eatery is a new restaurant on the Belfast harbor that will provide good healthy and hearty meals, with most everything homemade, and sourced as locally as possible.


The breakfast and lunch menu will consist of foods inspired from European settlers to our region including Irish, Scottish, English, Scandinavian, Dutch, French, and also incorporating local traditional foods, so there will be a thoughtful blend of cultures.


Sharon Kull, who spent her childhood in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and has lived in and traveled much of the world as a chef, is excited to bring something different to our area. She also looks forward to including local art and history in the restaurant itself. She wants it to be a place where people can meet, tell stories, and perhaps connect with family and their ancestry.


Plans are to be open daily 7am - 4pm, including a high tea from 2pm-4pm on the weekends. Packaged meals are in the works, with a goal of local delivery too. A separate menu will be available for their take-out window soon to come and you can also ask about their catering options!


Ribbon cutting on Wednesday, August 6th at 8am for their grand opening!


2 Spring Street, Belfast, ME 04915 | Website & Facebook Coming Soon!

Click Here for Spring Street Eatery Business Directory Listing

Featured Member - The Back & Forth


We’re The Back & Forth, a small boat tour business based right here in Belfast. Now in our 8th season, we offer a variety of unique and personal cruises aboard our classic wooden lobster boats — from peaceful harbor tours and scenic sunset cruises (with lobster rolls, of course!) to hands-on treasure hunts with real-life pirates. Whether you’re a visitor or a lifelong local, our goal is to offer unforgettable experiences on the beautiful waters of Belfast Bay.


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Would you like to be a featured member? CLICK HERE to find out more.

Chamber Summer Fundraiser


To Our Members: We’d love to have your business donate a

t-shirt, hat, or other swag/merch that we can raffle off and we’ll promote your business and raffle items all summer long!


To Our Community: STOP BY THE INFO CENTER FOR TICKETS TO WIN!! $2 per ticket or Six for $10!

The more tickets you get, the more chances to win!


Join in on the fun! And thank you for your support! Drawing on Monday, September 8th


CLICK HERE for more information and see the SWAG GALLERY!

First Annual Midcoast Gem and Mineral Fair


The Midcoast Mineral Collectors Club was created to connect mineral and gem enthusiasts, collectors, miners, and anyone interested in rockhounding. Focusing on creating an inspiring environment to encourage a love of Maine's beautiful geology!


They will be hosting their first Midcoast Gem & Mineral Fair on August 1, 2, 3 at the Bayview Point Event Center, 15 Front Street in Belfast. Vendors from all over Maine and New England! Free admission! Free parking!


CLICK HERE for event details!

August Business After Hours


Every month our Chamber hosts an after hours 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:


Bowen's Pizzeria & Deli

Wednesday, August 20th, 530pm - 7pm

181 Waterville Rd. Belfast

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to Search our Member Directory



New Members:

Aubuchon Hardware

Midcoast Kitchen & Bath

Belfast Poetry Festival

The Commons

Coastal Wharf Electric

Midcoast Heatpump Cleaning

July 24th Newsletter



1) Chamber Events Calendar

2) MidCoast Shakespeare Studio

3) Belfast Summer Street Party

4) Chamber Job Search

5) Chamber Summer Fundraiser


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

Belfast Senior College & Library Book Discussion August 6

Camp CaPella Seeking a Few More Teams for Charity Golf Scramble August 17

Coastal Mountains Land Trust Present Arts on the Hill with Live Music by Rockville August 2

DaPonte String Quartet Performs at Stonington Opera House July 31

Hey Sailor - Native Saxophonist Jason Hemmens Visiting from LA July 31

Pentagoet Inn Stays Cool in Forbes Travel Article

Toddy Pond Farm - Live Music by The White Falcons Aug. 1, Milk & Honey Rebellion Aug. 2

United Midcoast Charities - Rising Tide & Silent Auction August 21

Wild Blueberry Weekend in Maine August 2-3

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

Haley B. Hall, Esq., Camden Law

Ryan Harnden, Mathews Brothers

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 Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

Information Center Hours: Daily, 9am - 5pm