October 17, 2024 | Issue 42

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Last Chance to Vote for Annual Chamber Awards Nominees!


We are honored to present this year's Chamber Awards nominees! You can find full descriptions for these nominees on the ballot. Please vote for a single nominee from each award category.


Awards voting ends on October 18th at 5:00pm EST. Winners will be called and then officially announced October 22nd via membership email, at BelfastMaine.org, and on our social media.


In keeping with tradition, the Chamber Partnership Award winner and the Citizen of the Year Award winner will be announced live at the Awards Gala on November 8th.


Congratulations to all of this year's nominees! Please share with your family, friends, and clients!


* * * CLICK HERE TO VOTE * * *


2024 Chamber Awards Nominees:


Business Growth Award

Belfast Community Co-op

Bell the Cat

GO Logic

Seaport Community Health Center/PCHC

SolarLogix


Rising Star Award

Dos Gatos Gastropub

Grump & Sunshine Bookshop

The Healing Garden

The Homeport Inn & Tavern

Keep It Clean Heat Pumps

Portable Pie Place


Hometown Heritage Award

Allen Insurance & Financial

Belfast Curling Club

Camden National Bank

Home Supply Center

Macleod's Furniture

Mathews Brothers Company

Northport Golf Club


Waldo County Business Award

Aster & Rose Restaurant

Hey Sailor & Starboard Lounge

Maine Alpaca Experience

Wild Grace Farm


Health Care Partner Award

Belfast Rotary Club

Waldo County Bounty

Waldo County Triad


Resiliency Award (NEW)

Front Street Shipyard

Marshall Wharf Brewing Co.

Nautilus

Young's Lobster Pound

Town of Searsport (including all businesses affected by construction/storms)


Chamber Partnership & Community Building Award

(Selected by the Chamber/Board of Directors)

Come Boating

Our Town Belfast

Senior College at Belfast

Waterfall Arts

WBFY Belfast Community Radio

Waldo County YMCA


Citizen of the Year Award

Kim Fleming, Waterfall Arts

Kathy Given, Belfast Harbormaster

Mary Mortier, Belfast City Council

Megan Pinette, Belfast Historical Society & Museum

Bob Richards, City of Belfast

J.B. Turner, Front Street Shipyard


Annual Chamber Awards Gala - Get Your Tickets



Celebrating Success With an Evening of Elegant Eats & Delectable Desserts


Including Award presentations, Live Music, Catering by Delvino’s, and a Cash Bar


Thank You to Our Gala Celebration Sponsor: SolarLogix


The Annual Chamber Awards Gala will be held

Friday, November 8, 2024 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm

in the Bay View Room at the United Farmers Market of Maine. Get your tickets now!


CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online (with a processing fee) or you can pay via phone, check, or in person at the Chamber office.

2025 Belfast: The Bay & Beyond Ad Kit Now Available


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

October 10th Newsletter



1) Annual Chamber Awards

2) Chamber Job Search

3) The Back & Forth / For Sale

4) Searsport's Fling into Fall

5) Splendiferous Sweet Shoppe / Afternoon Tea

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

Maine Fall Foliage Report


Plan your trip or where to visit for the best colors and sights this fall!


Fall in Love with Maine ~ MaineFoliage.com

Upcoming Events

Announcements & News

Belfast Rotary Club - Help Us Eradicate Polio - Matching Funds by Gates Foundation

BlueJacket Shipcrafters - October ShipShape News

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Waldo Walk with Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Oct. 23

Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County - ReStore Update

Local Color Gallery Welcomes Guest Artist Jennifer Pope

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church - English Tea & Bake Sale Oct. 26

Toddy Pond Farm - Reopening for the Fall/Winter Season Oct. 18

Waldo County Triad - Sign Up for Weekend Art Workshops by Oct. 25

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, 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.

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: Daily, 9am - 5pm