September 28, 2023 | Issue 38

Please Welcome Our Newest Member, Magnolia Assisted Living!

Magnolia Assisted Living is founded on the principal of enhancing the quality of life for our residents through exemplary care and engagement in a compassionate environment. They value each resident’s individual personality and specific needs. They partner with the resident’s family to instill confidence and provide peace of mind throughout the caring process.

Magnolia has a state-of-the-art outpatient physical therapy clinic with five dedicated and highly trained therapists. The clinic is available to service our residents and the greater Belfast community. 

They are actively working on exciting property renovations and look forward to providing a beautifully gentrified environment for existing and incoming residents.

As a family owned and operated company, they pride themselves in their personalized approach to care and look forward to becoming a long-term fixture of the Belfast community!

Magnolia will also be hosting our next Chamber Business After Hours on Wednesday, Oct. 18!

Call (207) 338-4117 or visit magnoliacarehomes.com

Recent New Members:

Small Business Administration | A Morning in Maine Sailing Tours | Buggin' ME Boat Tours

Fidium Fiber | Human Development Coaching | Ardiah Managed Services

Submit Your Nominations for the Annual Chamber Awards by October 1st

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for our 2023 Annual Chamber Awards! The Awards Gala will be held November 3, 2023 at 5:00pm at the United Farmers Market of Maine.

You may nominate different businesses, organizations, or individuals, in their respective categories. Eligible businesses and organizations must be Chamber members in good standing. Citizen of the Year nominations must be a Waldo County resident.

Awards include Business Growth, Rising Star (New Business), Waldo County Business, Health Care Partner, Hometown Heritage, Chamber Appreciation, and the coveted Citizen of the Year.

Deadline for Nominations: OCTOBER 1ST

*** Click Here for the 2023 Nomination Form ***

2024 Advertising Kit - Belfast: The Bay And Beyond

Thinking about 2024 already? So are we! Planning for our 2024

'Belfast: The Bay and Beyond' regional guide is already under way. Our guides were distributed far and wide this year, faster than we've seen before!

Have you been thinking about how you would like to advertise your business or organization? Plan ahead and get those prime spaces while they're available! Have a friend or family member that is interested in joining the Chamber and promoting through our guide? Encourage them to contact us today!

Click Here for the 2024 Advertising Kit

September 21st Newsletter



1) Chamber Job Search

2) Kafkaesque Cafe / Mainely Gallery & Studio

3) Grove Cemetery Walking Tour / Belfast Historical Society

4) Common Ground Country Fair

5) Maine Fall Foliage Report

Maine Foliage Report

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

Fall in Love with Maine ~ MaineFoliage.com

ALLPLaY Now Offers Pizza Delivery Through Doordash

American Red Cross Blood Drive at Belfast Boathouse, Sept 28, 11am-4pm

Coastal Mountains Land Trust - Arts on the Hill Sept. 28, Nature Walk and Thrill of the Hill Race Oct. 7

Eagle Scout Installs LifeFlight Community Helicopter Pad in Palermo (WABI-TV5)

Left Bank Books Hosts Naturalist Sy Montgomery Sept. 28

Little River Trail - A Walk in the Woods from the Nordic Aquafarms Site

Local Color Gallery Hosts Sandra Huck Oct & Nov

Maine Lobster Week - Meet Sadie Samuels (LobsterFromMaine.com)

The Ocean House - Belfast Winter Rental Available

Quirk Auto Group Hosting Annual Blood Drive Oct. 14

SolarLogix Recognized by Efficiency Maine for Outstanding Contributions in Commercial Programs

Waldo CAP's Neighbor 4 Neighbor Program Accepting Applications

Waldo County Woodshed Annual Fall Fundraiser

WERU - 'One Small Step' Invites Participants with Different Beliefs to Connect

Dorothy Havey, Executive Director

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Scott Smith, Operations Manager

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Board of Directors

President / Sue Beemer, Cornerspring Montessori School

Vice President / Erin Merrifield, RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn

Treasurer / Michelle Curtis, First National Bank

Secretary / Christy Lewis, Fellows, Kee, Tymoczko & Lewis

Megan Day, Waldo County General Hospital

Paul Dean, Counselor, City of Belfast

Dawn Gintz, Captain Nickels Inn

John McKeith, The Belfast Center

Chris Nickerson, Whale's Tooth Pub, Northport Inn & Lodge

Elaine Potoker, Interloqui

Terri Tower, Camden National Bank

Mary Tripp, Bank of America

Staff Photography by Dave Waddell, Down East Magazine