We're looking forward to a crisp, fall day on the links.

Gather your foursome, add a hole sponsorship for extra value, and join the Chamber at Rockland Golf Club on Friday, September 11.

Click here for tournament details, registration and sponsorship sign-ups.

Isn't it time to have something good associated with 2020? Buy one or more tickets to our Turning The Tide On 2020 raffle and you could win $2,020! You can buy tickets online, at our Camden or Rockland information centers, or from any member of the Chamber board.

We're limiting sales to 300 tickets to make sure that all entrants have a reasonable shot at winning the prize! Tickets are $50 each or three for $100, and proceeds will help your Chamber continue with its mission to support our local businesses and non-profit organizations in the Camden-Rockland region. We appreciate your support!

Time is of the essence to apply for the Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program to support Maine businesses and nonprofits as they continue to grapple with economic hardships caused by COVID-19. The program, backed by $200 million in Federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), will provide financial relief for businesses and non-profit organizations that incurred business disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. More...

Thirty years ago a group of women met over coffee to discuss how they could revitalize Port Clyde's beloved Marshall Point Lighthouse. As often occurs over coffee in Maine, a vision came to life through the sweat of volunteers, the vision of a board and the donations of locals and visitors. Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary in this year of pandemic. All related have striven again with creativity and resilience to ensure another remarkable season.

Come see our wonderful collection! The Museum & Gift Shop is open Thur.-Sun., 12-4PM, through October 11. 178A Marshall Point Rd., Port Clyde; 207-372-6450; www.Marshallpoint.org (check out our web cam!)

Submit your news releases to Amy@CamdenRockland.com.

A variety of safely distanced, 40- to 45-seats/one-set-only concerts continues for the month of September. Please note: As seating is so limited, we also are live-streaming on our Facebook page, with donations encouraged. Check out our great line-up! More...

Join the IRS on Thursday, September 17th, at 2 pm (Eastern Time) for a FREE webinar on the topic of Qualified Business Income Deduction: Over-Threshold Taxpayers. This webinar will last for 120 minutes. More...

Writing Winning Grant Proposals: Nuts, Bolts and Assembly, taught by Frank Burtnett, is a thorough course in just four weeks which will get you or your organization started with the right tools and information for grant-writing. Frank has been not only a writer of grants but also a reader and evaluator for numerous philanthropic organizations and government agencies. More...

The Langlais Preserve, at 576 River Road in Cushing, has had the buildings open to the public through the summer, thanks to a group of dedicated volunteer stewards who are there to greet and engage visitors. Thanks to such a positive response, the artist’s workspaces will remain open to the public through October 12th, Saturday and Sundays 1-4PM. More...

First National Bank, a subsidiary of The First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNLC), and Bangor Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Bangor Bancorp, MHC, jointly announced on September 3, 2020, that the two banks have signed a definitive agreement for First National Bank to purchase a bank branch located at 1 Belmont Avenue in Belfast, Maine. As part of the transaction, First National Bank will acquire deposit accounts totaling approximately $16.5 million as of August 31, 2020, as well as $23.5 million in loan balances. More...

ScrapDogs Community Compost, a small-scale community composting company based out of Rockland, has been awarded $12,700 in funding through the Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s 2020 Waste Diversion grant award. More...

The Maine Technology Institute and FocusMaine recently awarded the Island Institute a three-year, $300,000 contract to serve as program director for SEAMaine, Maine’s Marine Economy Roadmap/Workforce Development Project, a $2 million project to help the state develop an industry-led roadmap and action plan for growth and greater resiliency in Maine’s marine economy. More...

New Hope for Women, Midcoast Maine’s only domestic violence resource center since 1981, has recently welcomed Jane McDonnell as a member of its board of directors and Rebekah Shaw as a new staff member to its leadership team. More...

Ardiah Managed Services is pleased to welcome Annette M. Tolman as controller, where she will oversee Ardiah’s accounting team and client accounting oversight. With more than 34 years of experience in the accounting industry, Annette has a strong background in accounting and finance management. More...

Our online calendar is your guide to virtual events happening in the Camden/Rockland Region.

Click here to view our complete Events Calendar.

Have an event to share? Members are invited to share events on the Chamber Calendar. Login to your Chamber Profile Page to get started.

Greg Warren Real Estate and Drone Photography offers affordable, professional architectural photography and video services for Realtors, rental agents, and other businesses and people in Midcoast and Central Maine. “Let me make your property stand out with stunning images!” Call 207-382-3140 or email: greg@gregwarrenphoto.com. See my portfolio, price schedule, and booking information at: www.gregwarrenphoto.com

Anyone who is not currently a member of the Northport Golf Club can join for the 2021 golf season at 2020 rates. In addition, the “Join Now” membership entitles the new member to play the rest of the 2020 season for free! This promotion runs through the end of October. The sooner you act, the more you save! Call the club today at 207-338-2270.

If you own a small business in Maine you know how difficult it has been to find affordable PPE products in reasonable quantities so that you can operate your business safely. Proforma Marketing Essentials has access to everything you need to keep your employees and customers safe. Please email kim.palermo@proforma.com for more information or visit https://proformamarketingessentials.buyproforma.com/#/

Pica has been providing branding, marketing and design services to Maine companies for 20 years. We can help your business strategize and thrive, too. Contact us to schedule a picaTHINK, an affordable, one-time consulting session. Only $250 for a 90 minute session focused on your individual needs and goals! E-mail think@pica.is or visit us at pica.is/think.

US Cellular is trying to keep some of the fun around for the summer, by giving away $1K each month! From now through December, any Maine resident can enter to win; no purchase necessary.l For contest details and entry, simply click here.

50% off* a Reiki Energy Healing Session or FIR Infrared Bio Mat Therapy Treatment. Reiki Energy Healing is a simple, natural, and safe method of healing and self-improvement that is simple, effective, and extremely safe. Biomats are FDA approved medical devices that can help with the following: Deep relaxation, revitalize cell metabolism, enhance immune function/fights disease & illness, purify blood, aid in digestion, improve sleep, relieve pain, improve blood circulation, etc. For more information on products or services, please visit www.RockyCoastReiki.com. *Offer valid through September 30, 2020.

Members are invited to email Amy@CamdenRockland.com with details of goods, programs, products, or services they would like to offer to their fellow members. Please limit your offer to headline + 75 words and include an end date not to exceed 3 months.