| New Businesses in Town |
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The new DQ / Orange Julius is open in the Freeport Village Station just behind Lids.
Monica Moore Photography is open by appointment at 21 Main Street (just behind When Pigs Fly). 207-749-3966. She photographs weddings, special events, individuals, and is introducing photo birthday parties. |
| Thank You to Great Local Businesses |
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Azure Cafe, again this year, served Thanksgiving dinner to the Freeport community at the Freeport Community Center. Thank you to Kate and Jonas Werner, owners, and to their Executive Chef, Chris Bassett for their extraordinary generosity.
The Historic Freeport Bed & Breakfasts offered free lodging to veterans, active military personnel and their families on Veterans Day to honor their service to our country. Complimentary dinner was offered by the Jameson Tavern, Azure Cafe, Freeport Cafe, and Gritty's. Those B & B's who graciously participated are Captain Briggs House, White Cedar Inn, Brewster House, Kendall Tavern, and James Place Inn. |
| To Market. . . to Market . . . |
Have you visited our friends at the Bow Street Market lately? Surprises await as the new market emerges next door. Look for an early to mid-June opening. |
| Congratulations to . . . |
Bath Savings Institution was one of nine banks nationwide chosen to participate in the FDIC's one-year Model Safe Account pilot project. Bath Savings President Glenn Hutchinson said, "We are proud that the FDIC has selected us for this pilot program."
CPM Constructors of Freeport was presented the Business at Work for Maine Award at the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) annual meeting in November. |
| Cherry Garcia & Chunky Monkey Are Here to Stay! |
| Ben & Jerry's will be in their new location - just behind Abercrombie & Fitch - sometime in late spring or early summer. Until they actually move they will remain open, serving Magic Brownie and Cinnamon Buns in their current location without missing a "flavor". When they move, L.L.Bean will open the area to new green space with gardens and benches. |
| The Great State of Maine Air Show |
| The AIR SHOW is August 26-28, 2011 at Brunswick Landing (formerly the Naval Air Station Brunswick). It will include performances by the US Navy Blue Angels and the US Army Golden Knights parachute team. 80,000 - 100,000 people are expected in the area. Start planning for your business to attract these visitors. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities abound. Visit www.greatstateofmaineairshow.us or find them on Facebook. |
| Bon Vogage! |
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Best wishes to Paderno, Acorn, and Au. The stores will be closing after the holiday season. |
| Contact Us |
To learn more about how Freeport can help your business succeed, call the Freeport Economic Development Corporation at 207-865-4743 x117 or visit www.freeportecon.com today!
Sande Updegraph
Freeport Economic Development Corporation |
