November 7, 2024 | Issue 44

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Bucksport Trading Post!

Located right in Bucksport Village on Route 1, Bucksport Trading Post is your Maine artisan destination. Their one goal in mind when they opened this year was to provide high-quality, Maine sourced and Maine made items. They also added a global wine and cheese shop to ensure your experience and senses are fully balanced. Daily wine tastings with wine(s) of the month. Art, wine, and cheese, for every day living!

Don't settle for anything less than Maine Made! They know the quality and story behind every item and they strive to make your experience worth the visit.

You can also enjoy Canvas & Cork events at BTP! Wine tasting, art show, and live music from 2pm - 5pm, coming up again on November 23, December 7 and 21.

103 US Route 1, Bucksport, ME 04416 | 407-462-5618

FMI: bucksporttradingpost.com

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Belfast Tire & Auto!

A locally owned automotive repair facility in Belfast. They specialize in general maintenance and repair for all makes and models of vehicles and can perform many necessary services including but not limited to:

State Inspections, Tires, Alignments, Brakes, Exhaust, Steering & Suspension Repairs, Oil Changes, Undercoating and so much more.

129 Waldo Ave. Belfast, ME 04915 | 207-500-1509

FMI: Belfast Tire & Auto on Facebook



New Chamber Members:

The Chocolate Drop Candy Shop | Old Belfast LLC | Bowen's Pizzeria & Deli

United Bikers of Maine - Waldo County | Belfast Community Media

November 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:

Rollie's Bar & Grill

Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 85 Northport Ave. Belfast

Click Here to see our hosts for the 2024 Business After Hours

DON'T DELAY! Deadlines Are Coming!

2025 Belfast: The Bay & Beyond Ad Kit

Hey Chamber Members! The magazine has continued to be successful for the Chamber and we're always receiving positive feedback about it.

Have you thought about promoting your business further in the guide? End of year deadlines will be here before we know it! These months fly by with all the fun we're having so jump in and see where 2025 might take you!

Maybe you've not advertised in the guide before? Connect with us and see what options might best suit you! Not a Chamber Member yet? Contact us about benefits and rates!

And don't forget, if you're a new member within the last year, you get 15% off ads!

CLICK HERE for the 2025 Ad Kit

3rd Annual Ho-Ho-Holiday Book Drive

Support the Chamber & Belfast Rotary Club's efforts to collect books for this year's Holiday on the Harbor event!

Save the date! Saturday, December 14th, 11am - 1pm

Each child can select a free book at the event. New or almost new books can be dropped off at the Chamber Visitor Center at 33 Main Street in Belfast from

November 1st - December 13th.

October 31st Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Old Belfast LLC

3) Our Town Belfast / Sip & Splurge

4) Chamber / Autumn Leaves

5) Rip Tide / Trunk or Treat

Chamber Job Search (HOT ITEM)

Still looking for that new job? Need to know what's available in the greater Belfast area? We have a great page full of job opportunities large and small!

CLICK HERE!

Chamber Members - you can submit your job postings by logging into your

ChamberMaster account or email chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Bank of America Support Services Celebrates 25 Years of Inclusive Employment

Belfast First Baptist Church - Winter Wonderland Craft Fair Nov. 23

Belfast Garden Club - Noon Program with Portland Press Herald's Tom Atwell Nov. 19

Belfast Maskers Announce Cast of 'Scapino'

Belfast Senior College - Free GO Logic Construction Facility Tour Nov. 7

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - November ShipShape News

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Happy Wanderers Nov. 7, Wednesday Waldo Walk Nov. 13

Leafsong Family Farm - Order Autumn Floral Wreaths for Thanksgiving

Left Bank Books Hosts Author and UMaine Geography Professor Stephen Hornsby Nov. 20

Waldo Community Action Partners - Home Buyer Classes Dec. 7

Worth Real Estate - Rio's Restaurant, Property For Sale

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, Whale's Tooth Pub, Northport Inn & Lodge

Treasurer / Michelle Curtis, First National Bank

Secretary / Megan Day, Waldo County General 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

Our Vision

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will be recognized as a major catalyst for developing

a thriving and connected business community and visitor destination of choice in the region.

Our Mission

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce promotes a dynamic economy and strong communities through economic development, promotion of our region, business advocacy, and member services for Waldo County and beyond.