The Chamber would like to recognize and thank LCI and Machias Savings Bank, our two original Premium Members, who recently renewed their exceptional support of the Chamber for the eighth 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.

The Chamber is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a live and silent auction on Wednesday, June 21, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM, at Rock Harbor Tap Room in Rockland. Tickets are $10 per person in advance (available for purchase now on our website; follow link below); $15 per person at the door. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is open to the public.

Proceeds from this auction will support the Chamber's economic development and tourism promotion activities.

We are currently seeking items valued at $1,000 or more for our live auction and items valued at $100 or more for our silent auction. If you are interested in donating an item to the auction, complete the auction donation form below and return it to Amy@CamdenRockland.com. Thank you for your support!

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor:

Just in time for summer, our 2023 edition of the Historic Downtown Camden map is now available.

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

Thanks to all of our advertisers who supported this annual Chamber publication.

The first impression your business makes online to a potential customer is likely not your website – it is your business profile on Google or other major consumer travel planning platforms such as Tripadvisor, Yelp or Apple Maps. The Maine Office of Tourism and Miles Partnership is helping our tourism partners maximize their exposure and conversion on these platforms by providing FREE training and on-one support for businesses and organizations.

There is still 1 in-person session:

May 15 – Auburn

One remaining virtual session will be offered on May 23.

The Maine Tourism Association Annual Meeting is being held on May 16 at the Sebasco Harbor Resort. We have a great day lined up including a panel discussion about Maine's Lobster Industry's future, a seminar on how to build an easy-to-manage content marketing plan with Sutherland and Weston, and a lobster bake! You don't have to be a member to attend. More information and registration here: www.mainetourism.com/membership/annual-meeting/

If you're struggling to manage your company's payroll, HR, compliance, and taxes - you're not alone. It's a lot to handle while running a business, no matter your business' size. Even just outsourcing one of these areas can allow you to spend that time doing things that matter most to you. To talk to Mariah Lussier, Payroll Development Officer, visit her at 5 Commercial Street in Rockport or email her at mariah.lussier@bangor.com

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AIO Food & Energy Assistance is excited to announce plans for a Community Open House on Thursday, May 18, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, at their 1A Gordon Drive, Rockland location. This event is open to the public, and there is no charge. Attendees can tour the facility and learn more about one of the few “market-model” food pantries in the United States. Pre-event private tours for groups of eight or more can be scheduled between 3:00 and 4:00 PM by emailing foodpantry@aiofoodpantry.org. More...

Join us for this important discussion! New Hope Midcoast, Midcoast Maine’s Domestic Violence Resource Center, will host a free Domestic Violence Roundtable Discussion from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at the Midcoast School of Technology. Everyone is welcome. Register by May 12 at newhopemidcoast.org or call (207) 691.5969. Certificates of Attendance will be issued for those applying for professional CEUs. More...

Spring is officially upon us, and it’s the perfect time to get into a new or new to you bike for fun and fitness. On Saturday, May 20, Sidecountry Sports is filling their back parking lot with their used bike selection, so come by to take a gander and get the gear you need to get your whole family rolling for a fun and active summer. Sale runs from 9am to 2pm. See you there! 481 Main Street, Rockland. Telephone: 207.701.5100.

On Saturday, May 27, the Farnsworth Art Museum unveils a rare pairing of work from two of America’s best-known artists. Featuring watercolors produced decades apart in Rockland, Maine, Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth: Rockland, Maine, marks the first time in 20 years that these two seminal American artists have been exhibited together. The exhibition is drawn from the significant holdings of the Farnsworth and the Wyeth Foundation for American Art as well as major loans from Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others. More...

The Internal Revenue Service wants small business taxpayers to know they will soon see changes to help them better interact with the Internal Revenue Service in ways that work best for them. New improvements to phone service, in-person and online options will allow small business taxpayers get the help they need when they need it. More...

The two-day Jazz in June festival offers a variety of options for jazz lovers, including featured nighttime concerts Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17, at the Camden Opera House. Thanks to a generous donation by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management, daytime options will include a performance by the UMaine Jazz Ensemble in the Camden Amphitheatre. More...

PAWS Animal Adoption Center welcomes five new board members, Cheryl Ayers, Karen Foxwell, Rieko McCarthy, Jill Parker and Jean White to serve for a three-year term on its Board of Trustees. More...

Show Mom how much you care with discounted Downeaster fares! Book now through May 17th, 2023, and receive 50% off one adult fare with each full price adult rail fare. This Buy One, Bring One Half Off sale is valid for travel June 1st, 2023 – August 30th, 2023! Plan ahead, and book you summer escape now to save. Must use promo code C514 at time of booking. Kids ages 2-12 also travel 50% off and are valid on the same reservation. Take the entire family for less. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/MDBOGO

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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