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Chamber E-News
Your Business Is Our Business!
March 1, 2011 |
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Board of Directors | |
Spruce Point Inn
President
633-4152
Molly's
Vice President
633-3060
Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
Secretary
633-2548
The Creative Turtle
Treasurer
633-0600
Hannaford
633-6454
Friend of the Chamber
633-0720
Fisherman's Wharf Inn
633-5090
The Whale's Tale
380-4011
Osman Page, LLC
6331-2390
Oak Street Provisions
615-2279
Coastal Maine Popcorn Company
380-6345
Boothbay Railway Village
350-6098
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Office Staff | |
Executive Director
207.633.2353
Abby Dunlap
Susan Lloyd
Rachel Tibbetts
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 New Look, Schedule for Chamber Newsletter
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Beginning this month, the Chamber newsletter formats are evolving a bit! The last several years, we have been sending out a weekly E-News on Wednesdays as well as a monthly version that included inserts and sponsored pages. We know your time is valuable, so we're making some changes to make the Chamber communications more user-friendly, informative, and a leap forward in the style department!
Instead of monthly and weekly mailings, the newsletters are switching to a bi-weekly format, and will arrive in your mailbox every two weeks. You will be able to more easily locate articles and inserts, without having to scroll endlessly, and Board of Director and Staff listings will have direct links to email addresses.
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Commercial Street Water Replacement Project Update |
We thank Boothbay Region Water District Manager Jon Ziegra for the following update on the Commercial Street Water Main Replacement Project.
On 23 February 2011 the district met with Nitram Excavation, Dirigo Engineering and the town of Boothbay Harbor to plan the completion third and final phase of the Commercial Street project (Boothbay House Hill to the intersection of Commercial Street and Townsend Ave). The contractor has the authority to begin the construction of the final phase starting tomorrow. This will be a weather dependent operation; hopefully we will start to warm-up soon.
The first evolution your membership can expect to see is grinding the pavement in the construction zone. This is done with heavy equipment and can get a little loud, but is of very short duration (one day or less).
Next, the contractor will begin the process of installing temporary water which will take up to a week, requiring limited excavation with small (relatively speaking) equipment where each existing service, in use at this time, in the construction area, will be changed over to temporary water. Your membership may experience a very short duration water outage during the changeover. District personnel will be in contact to make sure people are aware before water service is interrupted.
It is the intention of the district to not disturb the existing sidewalks during this phase of construction.
During this next phase of construction, because of the tight working space, traffic will become an issue. The contractor, in cooperation with the town of Boothbay Harbor, will have traffic control personnel on-site and will brief patrons on how to access area business.
I have been in contact with the new tenant for the Village Market. The district will do everything it can to accommodate their transition into the new space. They have already been provided the district's contact information with the district more than willing to accommodate this business start-up.
The substantial completion is still targeted for 22 April 2011. "Substantial completion" is not final completion but the major construction will be completed at that time. Again, this is a target date, so far so good. Final completion, the date your membership will see us no-more, with the roads looking like Disneyland, is still on track for 20 May 2011.
Again, if anyone needs to contact me, please do not hesitate.
Thanks,
Jon
t - (207) 633-4723 ext 112
f - (207) 633-7921
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Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Night April 15 | |
Set your course for Pier 1....McSeagull's.......The Chamber Annual Awards Dinner! Join fellow members for a night filled with great food, great entertainment and great conversation among friends. This year the dinner will be held at McSeagull's Restaurant 
starting @ 6:00pm on Friday, April 15th. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, March 3rd at the Chamber office. The culinary kings and queens of McSeagulls are planning a fantastic, plentiful and delicious (of course) buffet. But wait, there's more! Each attendee will receive a cool welcome bag loaded with information and goodies from the Chamber and several member businesses. Plus, live entertainment! The cost is $25 per person (cash, check, Visa or MasterCard accepted).
Plus - several member businesses have donated gift certificates (valued at $30 and up) which will be sold for 1/2 their listed value! A Silver Lining- Lobster Claw Bracelet ($60 value) Boothbay Framers Gallery & Gifts - $50 Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - $75 Family Membership Fisherman's Wharf Inn - $50 Hannaford- $30 Massage Therapy with Rick Gilde - 1 Hour of Massage New England Building Materials - $50 Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa- $50
The Thistle Inn - $50
Watch for more details on the dinner and the Annual Awards! The Events Committee would like to thank all the membersbusinesses that helped by sponsoring this event to make it a great night to celebrate our members! |
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Business After Hours - Thank You to The First!
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 The Business After Hours Program for 2011 kicked off Tuesday, February 22nd with a great turnout at The First, N.A. Over 90 people attended the After Hours, and met new Branch Manager Lorna Weber. The event was catered by The Gallery Gatherings and Events. There's a full roster of Business After Hours Programs coming up this spring! See the roster below. |
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Welcome New Members! | |
The Chamber is very pleased to welcome the following new members!!! We appreciate your support and look forward to working with you!
Boothbay Farmers' Market, Boothbay
This year, our Farmers Market is open every Thursday 9am to 12noon at the Boothbay Common (rain or shine) from May 12th until Oct 6th. We offer a gourmet delight of food  possibilities; you can plan your whole meal with us, including flowers for your centerpiece, artisan cheeses and pot stickers for appetizers. Beef, chicken, pork, lobster or lamb for your main course, a plethora of vegetables, breads and mushrooms, raw milk and homemade butter, wonderful sweets galore, right down to your after dinner coffee. We also offer handmade quality craftsman gifts including weaved baskets, hand dyed yarns and sweaters, note cards and other specialty items. Please visit the website at www.boothbayfarmersmarket.com.
Stoneboat Architectural Design, Newcastle
Stoneboat is a Maine corporation specializing in custom home designs. Principal and owner Max Arnold began doing construction and small design projects in the mid-seventies  at the very beginning of the 'green' movement. Relocating to Midcoast Maine in 1984, Max continued to work for contractors doing both construction and design. In 1990, Max put down his hammer and began designing full time. His strong construction background allows his designs to be very builder-friendly and on budget. Max Arnold's long record of satisfied and often repeat clients speaks for itself. Home design shouldn't be agonizing and confrontational but fun, efficient and productive. In 2010 one of Max's designs was featured in an extensive article in Maine Home + Design Magazine and chosen as the lead house for the 2010 Connections guide. The article may be seen at www.stoneboatdesign.com.
Also in 2010, Jaclyn Vassallo was hired as an associate designer at Stoneboat. A recent graduate of the Architectural program at the University of Maine at Augusta, Jaclyn has strong design skills and has won several juried awards. She is well rounded in both CAD and traditional hand drawing techniques. She was past president of the American Institute of Architecture Students and is a committee member for the Portland Society of Architects.
Stoneboat Design appreciates and is well versed in the traditional cottage and shingle style homes seen throughout coastal New England. However, we welcome the opportunities to work with clients who desire a truly unique and custom home design.
Watching the Green and Sustainable building methods evolve from 'do-it-yourself", government surplus, home spun technology to today's high-tech and well researched methodologies has been fascinating, if not confusing. Not everyone is interested in a 'Green' design but everyone is interested in saving money. Stoneboat utilizes these burgeoning materials and building methods for its efficient cost effectiveness and lower impact on people and their environment. By analyzing the living space, location and lifestyle an efficient home of minimal wasted space can be designed. The goal is also to respect the homeowner's budget and their desires for a well crafted home. Max Arnold is a member of AIBD and an allied member of AIA. You can reach Max at 207-380-1808, by email at Stoneboat@midcoast.com and make sure the look at their website www.stoneboatdesign.com.
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Upcoming Business After Hours Schedule | |
Please mark your calendars and watch for announcements on these upcoming Business After Hours programs. We have a fantastic program lined up for 2011! All programs are from 5-7pm. Great networking, great fun, good food and good times! To help your hosts in menu planning, please RSVP to the Chamber at 633-2353 or seamaine@boothbayharbor.com.
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Tuesday |
April 12 |
Savings Bank of Maine | |
Tuesday |
April 19 |
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library | |
Wednesday |
April 27 |
Cottage Connection of Maine | |
Wednesday |
May 4 |
Sheepscot Harbour Resort | |
Wednesday |
May 11 |
allen david GALLERY | |
Wednesday |
May 18 |
John Edwards Jewelry & Designs | |
Wednesday |
May 25 |
Boothbay Railway Village | |
Wednesday |
June 1 |
Bath Savings Institution | |
Wednesday |
June 8 |
Ocean Gate Resort |
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Open Lodging, Dining and Retail Businesses - March 2011 | |
Listed below are member lodging, dining and retail businesses who are open in March. Best to call ahead for specific store hours as hours can vary in the off season. Please note: member service businesses are open all year, including those who also carry product (salons, spas, etc.).
Member Lodging and Dining - March 2011
Member Merchants - March 2011
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News & Notes | |
Maine Tourism Association Annual Meeting/Awards Luncheon May 18 At Sugarloaf Mountain 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. With panoramic views of the mountains, this location is one of the most scenic spots in the state, offering the perfect place and opportunity to catch up with your fellow tourism professionals. And for the adventuresome, MTA will be offering a chance to ride the resort's zipline the evening before the meeting, complete with a barbecue dinner. There is a special room rate for anyone wishing to make an overnight stay. All the rooms have been recently refreshed, so plan on treating yourself. The MTA looks forward to greeting their members and thanking them for their continued support of the Maine Tourism Association. More details available soon.
Maine Innkeepers Association Launches New Web Site The Maine Innkeepers Association is a leading provider of tourism information to both Maine's lodging industry and its visitors. Check out their new site: www.maineinns.com.
Maine Tourism Association Launches a New Interactive Media Web Service "Memoir" "Share Your Maine Memories" Memoir is an interactive media web service by Sephone Interactive Media. "Memoir" allows a person to share their experiences (memories) about Maine with the world and also the ability to view the memories of others. In addition to adding photos and a description, a map revealing the location of where the event happened are the links to share with friends through Twitter and Facebook. The home page of http://www.memoir.mainetourism.com shows the latest five submitted memories along with the ability to search and see more. The Home page also shows a few tweets as well as a Facebook fan box. Also from the home page you can sign up to be emailed new memoirs as they are approved. Additionally a RSS is available for people to subscribe too. On this page, just click on the big button to "share your memory". Sephone Interactive Media is offering our members an Introductory Rate to ADD this new application to your website. If you sign up before May 18th, 2011 the rate is $39.95 per month. For more information on this exclusive offer, contact sales@sephone.com or give them a call at 207-262-5040. Maine Tourism Association, 327 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347. 800-767-8709, Ext 106 - Sherry Byrne, Mgr. of Information Technology - sbyrne@mainetourism.com.
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Upcoming Member Events | |
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor reopens this month after a 2-month break for interior renovation work. There are several events coming up at The Opera House, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Maine Maritime Museum. Please click on the links below to access individual organization event rosters.
Click Here for Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Events
Click Here for Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Events
Click Here for Maine Maritime Museum Events
Click Here for Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Events
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Daily Calendar of Events - March 2011 | |
Please click on the following link to access the complete daily Calendar of Events for March, 2011.
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March 2011 Newsletter Sponsor - Atlantic Insurance & Benefits | |
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