September 26, 2024 | Issue 39

Please Welcome Our Newest Board Members,

Ryan Harnden and Arnaud Lessard!

Ryan Harnden (Mathews Brothers, Belfast) has been the director of purchasing for Mathews Brothers Company since 2013. Prior to that he served as assistant GM for Best Buy in Augusta. Ryan also serves on the RSU 71 Board of Directors for the greater Belfast area and is currently an active member

of the Belfast Lions Club, having also served as President several years.

Arnaud Lessard (Homeport Inn & Tavern, Searsport) has been the owner/operator of The Homeport Inn & Tavern since 2022 with his wife Allison. He also owns and operates Acanthus Development LLC, a real estate investment corporation with current assets in the New England region. For 16 years, he was the regional director of sales and marketing for HHM, with oversight of 22 boutique, select service, and full service hotels in key major markets nation-wide for a mid-range, 3rd party publicly traded hotel management firm. He managed 85 direct reports from executive leadership, ownership to the field.

We are excited to have these two bring their professional expertise to the table and help our Chamber grow with their direction.

New Chamber Members:

United Bikers of Maine - Waldo County | Belfast Community Media

US Postal Service - Belfast | Mandy Baker Massage | Keyes Pottery | Sea Bags

September 19th Newsletter



1) Midcoast Villager

2) Whale's Tooth Pub / For Sale

3) Chamber Job Search

4) Penobscot Shores / Dan Kirchoff

T5) A Morning in Maine Sailing Tours / End of Season Special

T5) Stone Tree Farm & Cidery / Food Truck & Live Music Festival

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

A Morning in Maine - End of Season Sailing Tour Special

Belfast City Council Candidates Forum Sept. 30

Belfast Historical Society - Grove Cemetery Walking Tour Oct. 5

Belfast Maskers - 'Months on End' Cast & Production

Belfast Poetry Festival Coming October 18 - 20

City of Belfast - Active Transportation and Accessibility Plan Survey

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

Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Belfast Nears Completion (WABI-TV5)

Last Night Belfast - Seeking Groups/Participants for Second New Year's Eve Effort

Local Color Gallery Welcomes Back Popular Guest Artist Sandra Huck

(Click Here for 2024 WCAP Neighbor 4 Neighbor Printed Application)

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.