It's been another busy week for the Chamber of Commerce, as we staged two events: our April Business After Hours at Midcoast Federal Credit Union on Wednesday evening, and our Business Breakfast this morning at Mid-Coast School of Technology.

MCST staff and students welcomed nearly 100 people to the Osprey Nest for a presentation and conversation with U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine). Tours of this amazing facility followed. See photos below.

Thanks to our guests, sponsors, and all who attended!

Did you know that the Chamber has beautiful, lighted, free-standing kiosks at the Maine Visitor Centers in Kittery and Yarmouth?

In addition to showcasing the 2023 Jewel, there is room on each kiosk to display 4 member brochures/rack cards - 4" x 9" max size; you must be a Chamber member and a Maine Tourism Association member. For just $500/year, your rack card will be displayed in both locations! We currently have 1 slot open in Kittery and Yarmouth, available now on a first come, first served basis.

To participate in this high visibility display, please contact Amy Rollins at Amy@CamdenRockland.com or call her at 236-4404.

We are excited to announce that our 2023 Jewel of the Maine Coast regional guide is now available.

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 every Chamber member, accessed at home via computer, or on the go with mobile devices.

Our Camden and Rockland Information Centers have plenty of copies on hand if you'd like to stop in during our regular business hours to pick up supplies.

Start Summit: Innovation in Coastal Communities coming to Rockland April 28-29

Calling all business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators! The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to join in partnership with the Roux Institute and other local entities to present Start Summit: Innovation in Maine’s Coastal Communities. At this two-day event, you’ll have the chance to hear from thought leaders in Maine’s coastal communities and explore new ideas for growth and innovation.

At this fun and interactive event, you’ll experience what it’s like to build a startup team and race to develop a concept—all with the support of experts and colleagues and fueled by good food!

Participants can expect to take part in a Design Thinking workshop, work with a team to identify a high-potential problem, learn from a current startup founder, and pitch to a panel of judges for the chance to win a cash prize.

This Start Summit is free and open to everyone. Registration is required. No prior experience is necessary to participate.

When you rent or partner with On the Water in Maine, you are working with a professional agency that is respected in the business community and responsive and attentive to guests and partners alike. We are an A-Plus ranked member of the BBB. On the Water in Maine was a founding member of the Vacation Rental Professionals of Maine, a non-profit organization advocating on behalf of our industry and homeowners to protect the rights of vacation rentals.

Maine vacation rental homes & boat rentals & real estate sales - we have it all! We are one of Maine’s largest independent waterfront vacation home rental agencies. Our team looks forward to welcoming you!

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

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Not only are we extending our hours for April vacation, we’ll be open an EXTRA DAY – Wednesday! Check out the complete list of hours below. With 6 escape rooms to try, there’s something for everyone! Book your visit now at: https://traptinmaine.com/ More...

The Rockport Conservation Commission’s climate talks at the Rockport Library continue on Wednesday, April 19, at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to a presentation by Lily McVetty, who will discuss Efficiency Maine’s residential offerings. The program will describe how homeowners can receive thousands of dollars in rebates for energy efficient upgrades. More...

The Camden Public Library is seeking volunteers to help with the annual Spring Clean-Up Day on Friday, April 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The objective will be to clean up leaves, brush, trash, etc. that have accumulated over the winter. Volunteers should bring gloves, leaf rakes, weeding tools, and pruners. Parks Director Dave Jackson will meet volunteers in the Camden Amphitheatre, organize the crew, and assign tasks. More...

Four great courses start Tuesday, April 25 at Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education. Artists and designers who want to improve their use of color can learn online with Susan Reidy in Color Wheels Aturning: Creating an Artist’s Palette. Creating and Writing a Legacy Book with Naomi Howe will help you set time aside for contemplation, writing and creating, using a variety of materials and media. More...

oin the Camden Garden Club for a free public talk about creating a healing herb garden. The hour-long in-person event begins at 9:30 a.m. and takes place at the Camden American Legion located at 91 Pearl Street. Join long time Maine herbalist and organic gardener Deb Soule for an informative and beautiful slide show presentation on how to grow, gather and use a variety of easy to grow herbs including lemon balm, lavender, Echinacea, calendula, sweet basil, holy basil, and thyme. More...

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is collaborating with Boothbay Region Land Trust to host Maine Audubon’s “Stream Smart Road Crossing” Training on April 28th at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm located at 60 Samoset Rd. Registration is required for this workshop from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The $35 registration fee includes refreshments and resource materials. More...

Wayfinder Schools will host the third annual Finding Our Way live storytelling event on Thursday, May 4 at the Camden Opera House. Finding Our Way features Wayfinder grads and other notable Mainers who will share funny, poignant, and heartfelt stories of finding their way, live from the stage. More....

Registration is open for an in-person professional development workshop, Engaging Your Critical Thinking Skills, offered on May 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast and in partnership with the Maine Business School. The cost is $215 per person. More information is available on the Hutchinson Center website. The UMaine Hutchinson Center is located at 80 Belmont Ave., Route 3, in Belfast, Maine. More...

Registration is now open for two Summer Ecology Camps, a joint program between Merryspring Nature Center and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District. Eco-Explorers for ages 7 to 9 is scheduled for June 26-30, and Little Sprouts for ages 4 to 6 is scheduled for July 10-14. Both camps will be held at Merryspring Nature Center located at 30 Conway Road in Camden. More...

Maritime Energy Team is excited to welcome you back for our 29th Golf Tournament! This year will look a little different as we sold our stores in December, so the outing will be smaller. We are really looking forward to a personable event and more time to spend with our guests. Please tee-off with us on Tuesday, June 6th at 9:00am for the Maritime Energy/Energy 4 Life 29th Anniversary Golf Outing! The event will be held at the beautiful Samoset Resort’s “Pebble Beach of the East” golf course in Rockport. More...

OUT Maine is proud to continue to offer ongoing youth and family programs this year, expand summer programming, and host the Rainbow Ball weekend for LBGTQ+ and allied youth.

OUT in the Park returns for a second season and will be held throughout the state. This year, Summer Family Days, an overnight summer camp weekend, and Pride Month programs for youth are new. More...

Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB), the parent company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce the Bank has been recognized by Forbes as one of the “World’s Best Banks” based largely on service and trust metrics. Of the 75 US based banks to make the list, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is one of only three banks headquartered in Northern New England. More...

A Morning in Maine Sailing Tours is offering Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce members 10% off all private charters. Morning in Maine sails out of Rockland's Middle Pier, past the Rockland Breakwater and Owl's Head Lighthouses to the nearby islands. With room for up to 21 guests, this is the perfect way to celebrate an important milestone or show your hard-working employees how much you appreciate them! Email captaintyler@amorninginmaine.com or call 207-691-7245 to book.

The Amtrak Downeaster is excited to announce the $10 Track Work Flash Sale is live. During the $10 Track Work Flash Sale, you can travel round-trip for just $20 or less. You must use the promo code: V520 and book 3 days in advance. For more information on scheduled track work and what passengers can expect during these specified dates please visit: https://bit.ly/TrackWorkFlashSALE – Sale is only valid for travel April 22nd-May 7th. Book today!

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.

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