October 31, 2024 | Issue 44

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Old Belfast LLC!

Old Belfast LLC owners Alex & Kendra Brigham and general managers Earl & Bonnie Mackenzie have six buildings in Belfast and two properties currently under development. They are passionate about the City of Belfast and doing their part to upgrade and maintain properties for the long term. The character and the history is important to them, having a long term history here themselves. They also collaborate with other local businesses for these projects and renovations.

They have recently completed the Brigham Block Building at 126 Church Street in downtown Belfast (the former Em Bee Cleaners site), with new retail and office space on the first floor and two upscale apartments on the second floor. They are now turning their attention and skills to the restoration and future return of the historic Belfast Opera House at 111 Church Street.

For more information about Old Belfast LLC or their projects, email oldbelfastmaine@gmail.com. 9 Beaver St. Belfast, ME 04915

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, The Chocolate Drop Candy Shop!

Oh how sweet it is! We're all very excited for The Chocolate Drop Candy Shop to reopen soon under new ownership! Although they'll still be working behind the scenes this Halloween, they are working hard to get prepared for the holidays.

Steve Ashey and Rebecca Trimble are very excited to be part of the community and are diving into inventory with the help of the previous ownership. In addition to candy, they'll serve ice cream, shakes, malted shakes, hand crafted sodas, and even some creative drinks like the 'Dog Drool' and 'Unicorn Yack!'

Plans are to reopen on Saturday, November 30th. Stay tuned for updates!



New Chamber Members:

Bowen's Pizzeria & Deli | United Bikers of Maine - Waldo County

Belfast Community Media | US Postal Service - Belfast

Annual Chamber Awards Gala - Get Your Tickets Now!

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



Celebrating Success with an Evening of Elegant Eats & Delectable Desserts

Including Award presentations, Live Music, Photo booth, Catering by Delvino’s, Wine Pull and a Cash Bar

Thank You to Our Gala Celebration Sponsor: SolarLogix

The Annual Chamber Awards Gala will be held 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.

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, September 18, 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 24th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Anodyne Bookshop / Moving

3) Our Town Belfast / Sip & Splurge

4) CG Bikes / Moving

5) Belfast Flying Shoes / Tigh na Coille

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

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

But Still I Am One - National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness in Waldo County

Goodwill NNE - Work-Based Learning Experience

Leafsong Family Farm - Order Autumn Floral Wreaths for Thanksgiving

Waldo County Woodshed - Updated Distribution Map

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.