Thanks to our Premium Members:
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Quick Links to Organizations offering Interim Guidance and Resources for Businesses:
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Camden Office:
2 Public Landing
Camden, ME 04843
207.236.4404
Rockland Office:
1 Park Drive,
Rockland, ME 04841
207.596.0376
Our Visitor Centers are
currently closed to the public, but your Chamber staff is here to serve you via phone and email:
Tom Peaco
Elizabeth Burrell
Diane Norton
Amy Rollins
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A Virtual Conversation with
Senator Angus King
Wednesday, April 15 - 3:00 - 4:00 pm
In our continuing efforts to bring important information to Chamber and community members during this unprecedented time, we're pleased to announce a videoconference with US Senator Angus King. Senator King will join members of the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce via Zoom videoconference on Wednesday, April 15, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, providing updates about federal support available to businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to answer your questions. While we will try to do a few questions on the call, it is best if you could please submit questions to
Tom@CamdenRockland.com by Tuesday at 5 pm.
Thank you to the Maine State Chamber of Commerce for allowing us to use their Zoom account for this event, and another big thank you to
Eaton Peabody, our event sponsor!
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Keeping You Informed
The Chamber website continues to be a resource for the latest
Coronavirus News, and we are updating our "
Who's Open?" Blog daily. Let us know if you would like us to add your business to the "Who's Open?" list.
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Join us online for the Chamber Cafe 9@9
Every Wednesday in April at 9:00 am
Your Chamber leadership invites up to 9 business members to join us online for coffee and conversation. Due to the popularity of our first Chamber Cafe, we are offering them every Wednesday this month: April 15, 22, and 29, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Pick the date that suits you best and sign up
here,
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Opportunity Knox is Now Open!
Opportunity Knox is a local online platform designed to support and sustain Knox County’s small businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. Individuals can visit the
website to purchase a gift certificate or credit to one or more small businesses, or make a contribution to one or more non-profits in our region. Through PayPal, funds are passed through directly to the businesses and non-profits chosen by consumers who use the site. Businesses and organizations will receive a record of the transaction, and the customer keeps a copy of it as well for their records.
All businesses and organizations located in Knox County, Lincolnville, and Monhegan are invited to participate. There is no cost to get involved and it only takes 3 minutes to sign up. To read more about this program and to register your business, click
here.
If you have questions, please call Program Manager Vanessa Santarelli (Your Maine Concierge), at 207-215-4151, or email
admin@opportunityknox.me.
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Paying It Forward
As Maine business owners and their employees weather this unprecedented pandemic, the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with several organizations in our state to launch a community support campaign. Find out how you can help with
Pay It Forward Maine
here.
And, if you're looking for some inspiration, or just a way to feel good about how your neighbors are paying it forward here in the Camden-Rockland Region, here are some shining examples:
Volunteers Erect Star atop Mt. Battie Tower
Members of the Friends of Mt. Battie Tower volunteer assembly crew erected the star on the World War I Memorial Tower on Monday morning, April 6, 2020, after receiving permission from the State of Maine to do so. The volunteers plan to light the star every evening at 7 pm until the pandemic is over. Read more
here.
Lyman Morse Channels Skills to Assist Healthcare Workers
Members of the Lyman Morse Technologies division are building and donating Intubation Aerosol Boxes, which protect nurses while intubating COVID-19 patients. The Lyman-Morse Fabrication team is building a metal structure for a similar purpose. Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding is using its 3D printer to fabricate frames for face shields. All items are being delivered to Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta.
Local First Responders Salute Healthcare Workers
Fire trucks representing Rockport, Rockland, Thomaston, South Thomaston, Thomaston and Camden lined the Pen Bay Physician’s Building parking lot on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, alongside law enforcement units from Rockland, Camden/Rockport, and Knox County Sheriff’s Office. The show of support by first responders to members of the Pen Bay Medical Center team turned into a showing of mutual support for all COVID-19 response efforts.
Hannaford Supports Maine Hunger Relief and Homeless Outreach
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Hannaford Supermarkets has donated $750,000 – $550,000 to local food banks and $200,000 to local organizations that help homeless individuals stay healthy and fed.
We look forward to sharing more Pay It Forward moments here next week! Please send them to
Amy@CamdenRockland.com.
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SBA Certified Lenders in our Region
In addition to traditional Small Business Administration (SBA) funding programs, the CARES Act established several new temporary programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak. Here is a list of the financial institutions in our area that are available to offer assistance with SBA loans and other products. Click
here for more information.
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Easter's On Its Way!
Our members are coming up with meaningful, clever (and delicious!) ways to help you celebrate Easter this spring. From virtual church services to brunch boxes to go, look to our industrious business folks to bring smiles to all faces this Easter. And if your business is hopping to it, we’d be happy to add you to our Blog, published
here.
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Member News...
Under normal circumstances, our Friday Report: Member News edition is published every other week. Submit your news releases to Amy Rollins at
Amy@CamdenRockland.com.
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Midcoast Rotarians collaborate to help in Knox and Waldo Counties
Please join Midcoast Rotarians as we serve Knox and Waldo counties. We are hoping that providing this information in one consolidated place will make it easier for our community members who are looking for a way to help during this crisis and also to those needing help. To donate, volunteer, or find resources, go to https://rotariansserving.org/.
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Random Ideas Live-Stream Concert for LGBTQ+ Youth
The Maine-based band Random Ideas will be putting on a live-streaming concert for LGBTQ+ youth and youth allies on May 2, from 7 to 9 pm. sponsored by OUT Maine. The concert is part of OUT Maine’s Virtual Rainbow Ball.
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Camden Dermatology & Mohs Surgery offering teledermatology appointments
In this unprecedented time of change and in response to the threat of the COVID-19 infection, Dr. Kerry Lavigne and Camden Dermatology & Mohs Surgery is pleased to announce the addition of teledermatology appointments for new and existing patients.
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Member Events...
Our online calendar is your guide to virtual events happening in the Camden/Rockland Region.
Click here to view This Week's Events (Monday-Sunday)
Have an event to share? Members are invited to share events on the Chamber Calendar. Login to your Chamber Profile Page to get started.
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Member to Member Marketplace...
Packard Partners offers rental vehicles at special rates
If your business is offering delivery during the COVID-19 situation and you need an extra vehicle or two, AvisBudget has authorized us to offer special pricing. $20 per day, $120 per week. Your choice of what is on the lot. Business credit card. Please call the office at 594-2691 or just stop by. We're open daily, 9 am to 4 pm. Stay well. We'll get through this.
Schooner Heron offers 15% off day sail gift certificates
15 days in self quarantine? We will give you 15% off a gift certificate on Schooner Heron's daily sails. Choose from a Private Morning Charter, Educational Eco sail or Happy Hour Sunset Sail. We know despite everything, summer will come and there is no better place to be than breathing in the fresh sea air from the deck of Schooner Heron. Buy gift certificates at our website
sailheron.com. Stay well everyone!
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