Reach 75,000+ potential visitors and customers with an ad in the 2023 Jewel of the Maine Coast

The Jewel is THE most comprehensive source of information about the Camden-Rockland region, for visitors and residents alike. No one else delivers the amount of extensive, informative, and entertaining content visitors and residents crave, including where to stay, what to do, dining, boating, recreation, the arts, shopping and more—all in one place.

50,000+ copies of The 2023 Jewel will be distributed and available for FREE at multiple outlets throughout Maine & New England.

Together with the online, easy-to-navigate interactive Flipbook version of the Jewel, we’ve created a robust promotional platform with maximum reach and exposure for your business which can be accessed at home via computer, or on the go with mobile devices.

For display advertising information, contact Diane Norton, Director of Member Marketing & Development, at 207-691-0131 or via email at Jewel@CamdenRockland.com.

Members wishing to update their Jewel listings should contact Amy Rollins, Member Services Director, at 207-236-4404 or via email at Amy@CamdenRockland.com

The Chamber would like to recognize and thank Ballou & Associates, a Premium Member who recently renewed their exceptional support of the Chamber for the fifth consecutive year!

The Chamber's Premium Membership Program offers a limited number of members consistent and highly-visible promotion throughout the year, designed to increase the exposure and recognition of your business.

To learn more about the Premium Membership Program, please contact Diane Norton, Director of Member Marketing & Development, at Diane@CamdenRockland.com or 207-691-0131.

Nominations are open for six seats on the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Nominees must be Chamber members in good standing and you may nominate yourself. Three of the seats will be elected by the membership and three seats will be appointed by the board. For instructions on nominating yourself or someone else, please click on the button below. Nomination deadline is August 31.

Like many of our members, the Chamber is experiencing staffing challenges this season. To avoid frustration, please call ahead if you plan to stop by to pick up Jewels, maps, to pay an invoice, etc. We appreciate it!

And, if you know someone who'd like to volunteer in our Information Centers, please send them our way (see our volunteer article below).

There are four Business After Hours hosting opportunities still up for grabs in 2023: March 8, April 12, May 10, and November 8. If you are interested in bringing 100+ people to your place of business for an evening of networking, please contact Amy@CamdenRockland.com today. The dates will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking to fill a few more volunteer positions for its Rockland Information Center this summer.

The Chamber seeks friendly, professional, and reliable individuals who enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life and who are enthusiastic about promoting our region, our Chamber members, and our area’s many events and activities. Individuals who are able to commit to a regular, 3 to 4 hour weekly time slot during the summer season are preferred. Year-round volunteers and single-day event volunteers are also needed. For all positions, knowledge of the local area is essential, and we are happy to offer real-time training. Through our Information Centers and our outreach programs, the Chamber aims to be the authority on local business and tourism.

If you are interested in finding out more about volunteer positions at the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, please contact Amy Rollins, at 207-236-4404 or via email at amy@camdenrockland.com.

Each week, the Chamber features one of our members here in our Friday Report e-newsletter (distributed to 2,000 emails), and on our Facebook (5,000 followers) and Instagram (1,100 followers) pages. Featured Member posts link directly to your profile page on the Chamber website.

Simply click below to complete the two easy steps. Featured Members will be chosen as submissions are received. We invite you to take advantage of this great Chamber member benefit to promote your business.

Pine Grove's vacation rental cottages are fully equipped with private decks. Pine Grove Cottages is conveniently located on Route 1, just 4 miles north of Camden and 2 miles from Lincolnville Beach – both great areas for outdoor adventures like hiking and fishing, shopping, and coastal culture.

To learn more about becoming a Featured Member, click here.

Submit your news releases to Amy@CamdenRockland.com.

Seacoast Security, Inc. of West Rockport, Maine, presented two scholarships to deserving young students pursuing the trades in secondary education programs. Lucas Castles, of Gorham, received a $1,000 scholarship to support his pursuit of an Electrical Construction and Maintenance degree. Dominic Athearn, of Warren, also received a $1,000 scholarship to support his entrance into an Electrician Technology program. More...

Join fellow animal lovers at Harmony Hill Farm (1140 North Pond Road, Warren) on Thursday, August 18th. Tickets are $35 per person or $60 for a couple and include 1 beer or wine, complimentary freshly popped popcorn, and a chance at door prizes announced throughout the night. Additional beverages are available by donation and food vendors with pay-per-purchase food. More...

New Hope Midcoast’s 10th Annual Shop for Hope (Pop Up Shop) is coming to the Flanagan Center August 25-27. This fun sale of new and gently used adult and children’s clothing features an amazing selection of boutique items including collections from Barefoot in Denim, Black Parrot, EILEEN FISHER, fourTWELVE, Jill McGowan, Leonard’s, and Portland Dry Goods. More...

Successes achieved and challenges faced. Hear from entrepreneurs and business leaders in Maine on the new Allen Insurance and Financial Navigating Life’s Risks and Rewards podcast. Host Patrick Chamberlin brings stories from guests from across the state. Episodes are available at AllenIF.com/podcast and at Apple and Spotify. Folks can follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook at risksandrewardspodcast. We welcome suggestions for future episodes. More...

We are excited to bring back our Conservation Bus Tour traveling through Knox County and expanding into Waldo County. This year we are partnering with Waldo Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) to highlight five residential properties and a public park that earned certification through our Conservation Landscape Certification Program. More...

AIO is pleased to announce the artists participating in ArtFeeds Artists-in-Action Against Food Insecurity, a unique collaboration amongst artists, Page Gallery and the Maine State Correctional Facility, coming together to highlight and support AIO’s programs.  Page Gallery is helping coordinate efforts with the participating artists and will host an exhibit of the completed bowls at the gallery September 3-10. The project will culminate with an auction at Page Gallery on Saturday September 10, with all proceeds going to support AIO’s programs. Thomaston Auction House has generously offered to host and run the auction for AIO. More...

Following the success of this Summer’s Harbor Arts & Books Fair, the Camden Public Library is excited to begin planning the Fall edition of the event. The Fall Harbor Arts & Books Fair is slated to be held on the scenic grounds surrounding the library on the weekend of October 1 & 2. The fair is an excellent opportunity for artists, crafters, and makers to exhibit their work to both locals and visitors who flock to the midcoast every autumn for leaf-peeping and early holiday shopping. More...

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented nearly $12,000 in donations from the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for A Cause, to six nonprofit organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The recipients of the donations, all of which were collected in Q2 2022, are: Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County, Island Health & Wellness Foundation, People Plus, and Trekkers (Maine); Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice (New Hampshire); and Changing Perspectives Inc. (Vermont). More...

Our online calendar is your guide to live & virtual events in the Camden-Rockland Region. Click here to view.

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

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 1 month.