October 24, 2024 | Issue 43

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.

DON'T DELAY! 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

October 17th Newsletter



1) Annual Chamber Awards

2) Chamber Job Search

3) Habitat for Humanity / ReStore Update

4) Friends of Sears Island / Activities

5) Hey Sailor / Live Music

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

CG Bikes Opening at New 34 Northport Ave. Belfast Location Oct. 29

Goodwill NNE - Work-Based Learning Experience

Local Color Gallery Welcomes Guest Artist Jennifer Pope

Pen Bay Pilot's Sales Director Janis Bunting Named MPA's Advertising Salesperson of the Year

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

United Midcoast Charities - Planned Giving Strategies for Nonprofits Workshop Nov. 13

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.