March 13, 2025 | Issue 11

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Please Welcome Our Newest Member,

Everett Realty Group Inc!


Buying a home or investing in a rental property can be a big step, so you’ll want to work with a reliable real estate company. Everett Realty Group in Farmingdale, ME is here to help you find your new property. They’ve established a unique platform that’s complemented by their extensive experience to serve their clients as efficiently as possible.


Local agent Kate Bennett is a Mt. View graduate, has a degree in business administration and considers herself to be a great critical thinker, active listener, and is very organized. All these skills help her to help others, like you, which is one of her biggest passions. Contact Kate today about buying a property at 207-660-1488.



4 Park St. Farmingdale, ME 04344 | 207-588-7430

FMI: 207realestate.com

March Business After Hours


Every month our Chamber hosts an event designed for members to casually meet and build relationships with business people and individuals from companies and organizations representing a variety

of industries in our region. Our next BAH will be hosted by:


DownEast Auctions

Wednesday, March 19th, 530pm - 7pm

328 E. Main St. Searsport


And don't miss their next big upcoming auction March 29th! Click here for details!

Arts in the Park Update


The Arts in the Park Jurying Committee is meeting this week to review and make artist selections for this year's event June 28 + 29. Once selections have been completed, artists will be contacted and announcements made after confirmations.


Mark your calendars for this year's event on the Belfast waterfront!

Visit belfastmaine.org/events/arts-in-the-park and follow on Facebook and Instagram!

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to Search our Member Directory


Recent New Chamber Members:

The Friends of Union Fair Society

DaPonte String Quartet

Bay Ferries - The CAT

Shorefront Spruce Head Cape Cottages

Bagaduce Music

MidCoast Shakespeare Studio

March 6th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) The Playhouse

3) Chamber Events Calendar

4) Midcoast Shakespeare Studio

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

Belfast Senior College Spring Semester Begins Mar. 24

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - March ShipShape News

Dos Gatos Offers Third 5-Course Dinner & Wine Pairing Mar. 19

Kids Unplugged - No School Camp on Mar. 14

Leafsong Family Farm - The Promise Of Spring Shop

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church - Lent-Easter Schedule

Vinolio Wine Tasting Mar. 14

Waldo County YMCA - American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course

Happy St. Patrick's Day

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

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