September 19, 2024 | Issue 38

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, United Bikers of Maine - Waldo County!

UBM Waldo County is excited and honored to collaborate with area businesses in the Waldo County community. Established in 1975, they are a motorcycle rights nonprofit organization that lobbies for motorcyclists in the State of Maine.

Jim Banks Jr. has been appointed the Waldo County Director of UBM. In addition to lobbing in Augusta they are a huge supporter of our veterans and children across the State. UBM recently had their annual Toy Run at the Windsor Fairgrounds where approximately $40k was raised in donations & toys. The toys were divided amongst all the Maine counties and on behalf of Waldo County and with special thanks to Kristie Hamlin and Crystal Box, we were able to donate to Waldo Community Action Partners where they will assist in distributing toys this Christmas throughout the community.

They are presently working on establishing veteran rides in collaboration with other Maine counties. Their hope is to bring awareness and safety for fellow motorcycle enthusiasts as well as partner with area businesses and community members to assist with our Maine veterans and children, in that no one is forgotten or left behind. This is where they believe your business or organization will be pivotal in helping them reach more people across Waldo County.

FMI: Follow UBM Waldo County on Facebook

207-649-9669 or email UBMWaldoCounty@gmail.com

Recent New Members:

Belfast Community Media | US Postal Service - Belfast

Mandy Baker Massage | Keyes Pottery | Sea Bags | Daily Soup

The New Midcoast Villager Launches Today



Built on 196 years of local journalism, the Midcoast Villager is the latest evolution of community news for Knox and Waldo counties, combining the coverage and legacies of The Free Press, Courier-Gazette, Village Soup, Republican Journal, and Camden Herald.

They are driven by the idea that a local newspaper’s job is no longer just to report news, but to bring the community together and find solutions to make this place we love even better.

The Villager serves midcoast Maine with the latest news, in-depth solutions-based journalism, profiles of our community members, arts and culture coverage, and voices and opinions from across the region.

They believe that community news has a bigger role to play now more than ever — one that connects people to their neighbors and the places they call home.

Become a Villager. Get the weekly print paper. Come to their events. Read the stories online.

Find out more at midcoastvillager.com

Important Message from Whale's Tooth Pub



Dear Friends, Neighbors and Valued Customers,

After significant consideration, we have made the very tough decision to offer the Whale’s Tooth Pub Oceanfront Business & Home for sale, and to close October 14, 2024, to spend important time with family, all of whom live out of state.

We thank, admire and So Appreciate the extremely devoted team members here who have diligently served over 50,000 guests since opening our doors nearly four years ago, delivering on our collective mission of Serving Happiness, through carefully prepared pub food, mixology and genuine and loving hospitality. In parallel, we owe so much gratitude to friends and neighbors who have trusted us with their dining experience all year-round.

Click Here to read their full message

September 12th Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Marsh River Cooperative / 10th Anniversary

3) The Chocolate Drop / Closing

4) Searsport First Congregational Church / Amethyst Chamber Ensemble

5) Belfast Area Chamber / Business After Hours Schedule

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

New Location, More Traffic!

When the Chamber moved to 33 Main Street in Belfast from our 14 Main Street location, we anticipated more foot traffic! And the data is proving it! We have welcomed 44% more people to the new Chamber office and Information Center than in the previous location from May through August. And September is still busy!

How does this affect our members? More people are hearing and reading about your business and our volunteers are doing a stellar job this summer. Your Chamber working for you!

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

A Morning in Maine - End of Season Sailing Tour Special

Belfast Flying Shoes - Appreciation for Fabulous Footbridge Dances

Belfast Historical Society - Belfast and the California Gold Rush Sept. 23

Belmont Boatworks - Winter Boat Storage Fundraiser for Come Boating

BlueJacket Shipcrafters September ShipShape News

Camden National Bank and Northway Bank of NH to Merge

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Head of the Tide Conversation at the Shed Sept. 26

Down East Auctions Upcoming on Sept. 21 & Oct. 5

Hey Sailor - Starboard Lounge Hosts Jaded Ravins Sept. 20

Left Bank Books Hosts Author and Anthropologist Ieva Jusionyte Sept. 27

Local Color Gallery Welcomes Back Popular Guest Artist Sandra Huck

Pen Bay Pilot - Reserve Space in the Holiday Guide - Fall/Winter WAVE

Searsport Businesses Feel Relief as Route 1 Construction Nears End (NewsCenter Maine)

Splendiferous Sweet Shoppe - Important Announcement Regarding Hours

United Midcoast Charities Awards $630k to 42 Area Agencies at Annual Celebration

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.