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We are taking reservations for our Business After Hours for the Spring.
Wednesday evenings 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
May 23
Boothbay Railway Village
May 30
Harborfields On The Shore
June 6
Topside Inn
June 13
McSeagull's Restaurant |
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We are pleased to welcome our new Board of Directors, our new full-time temporary staff member, Gabrielle DiPerri, and our new members to the Chamber!
We are working on a number of initiatives and have highlighted them in this month's Executive Report including coop opportunities for marketing, various workshops and business opportunities.
Next, we will launch our new map design and welcome you to stop in and see the new template.
Thank you for working with us and enjoy the weekend!
Best wishes,
Catherine Wygant
Executive Director
catherine@boothbayharbor.com
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Board Update | | |
On Monday, February 20th the Chamber welcomed the new Board of Directors. The Board will guide the long term strategic direction of the Chamber in the areas of membership, community and visitor relations, public policy, marketing, and revenue generation with the goal of fulfilling the BBHRCC's mission: to promote a positive business climate by focusing on advocacy, access and leadership.
Hodgdon Island Inn Owner, Pamela Byrne Riley, will serve as President of the Board; Vice-President is Doug Roberts (Owner, Oak Street Provisions), Secretary is Evelyn Andrews (Associate Relations Manager, Hannaford), and Treasurer is Sue Wood (Professional Volunteer, Barter's Island). Click here to learn more about our new Treasurer.
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Pamela Riley, Lorna Weber, Jim Chaousis, Dorothy Freeman,
Tim O'Donnell, Evelyn Andrews, Peter Robison, Sheri Gordon,
Doug Roberts and Catherine Wygant (pictured left to right) |
Other members include Jim Chaousis (Town Manager, Boothbay), Dorothy Freeman, PhD (Director of Philanthropy, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens), Sheri Gordon (Owner, Midcoast Clock Sales), Eileen King (Superintendent of Schools), Timothy O'Donnell (O'Donnell, Lee, McCowan & Phillips, LLC), Peter Robison (Senior Sales Rep for On Premise Sales, Central Distributors), and Lorna Weber (Branch Manager/AVP, The First, N.A.)
Click here for the Board Roster and contact names of current Board members.
The Year in Review:
Click here for Pamela Riley's report on the accomplishments for the past year as we continue our efforts to help all businesses move toward economic growth. |
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Member News | | |
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) Hosts/Co-Hosts
Four Fabulous Sailing Events for 2012
Let your summer visitors and customers know their visit to Boothbay Harbor should coincide with at least one of these Four Fabulous Sailing Events hosted by the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC). There will be plenty of sailing activity to view from land or sea during these events. Events open to non-member sailors and require registration for participation.
ˇ 1st Bi-Annual BHYC J/Days ▪ July 19- 22
ˇ 38th BHYC Regatta ▪ July 21 & 22
ˇ 3rd Lobster Run - The Corinthians Stonington to Boothbay Harbor Race Stonington, CT - Boothbay Harbor, ME ▪July 26 - July 31
ˇ Maine State Optimist Championships ▪ August 8 & 9
For more information contact BHYC office 207.633.5750 ▪ email info@bhyc.net ▪ www.bhyc.net ▪ www.facebook.com/boothbayharboryc
Boothbay Country Club
Did you know... approximately 8% of the population golfs and it is a much higher percentage for the traveling population. That travelling golfer is on the upper income end of the travelling population according to the National Golf Foundation who tracks these statistics on an ongoing basis. If these golfing tourists Google "Golf Stay & Play in Maine", do they have a chance of coming to your website or Boothbay Harbor as a destination? Jim Reeves/Owner has a proposal to fellow Chamber businesses, especially hospitality businesses. Click here to learn more about how you can potentially increase your business and partner with the Boothbay Country Club.
Maine State Aquarium
Huge Lobster Caught Off Maine Coast. Congratulations to Amy Hayden Rodiques, Aquarium Director and Carl Wilson, Maine Resources Biologist for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 - WMTW - Portland ME story on the super-sized lobster that was dropped off at the Maine State Aquarium after being caught in a fishing net. Click here to see News 8's Steve Minich reporting.
Griffin Law
Upcoming Adult Education
March 13, 20, and 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
EXPLORING AMERICAN RIVAL CULTURES AND BOOTHBAY'S REGIONAL CULTURE
Local lawyer and historian Chip Griffin will lead a discussion of historian and journalist Colin Woodard's groundbreaking and provocative new book, American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America.
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library - Upcoming Events
Promotes Youth Art Month
To view this unique March display, go to the library anytime during their business hours of Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:30pm, excepting Wednesdays when they close at 7:00pm.
"Living in a Lighthouse" Presentation March 5th
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library has asked Ernest DeRaps to present a slide show of his years as a lighthouse keeper. It is their March Armchair Traveler, scheduled for Monday evening at 6:30pm on March 5. If you are interested in attending, please call the library at 633-3112 to let them know you're coming.
Robin Hansen Talk and Workshop
At 1:00pm on Saturday, March 3, the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library has scheduled a time to meet and learn from Robin Hansen.
John Piotti to Present 'From the Land'
March Literary Luncheon on March 16 at 11:45am. If you are interested in attending this luncheon, the cost is $10 for the meal provided by Laura Francis. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 15.
For more information on all these items click here or call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb House at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us. |
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Shipyard Cup 10th Annual Regatta: Aug. 10-12, 2012
East Boothbay, ME
www.shipyardcup.com or (207) 633-4194
Shipyard Cup Annual Regatta: A casual, well-run event that celebrates the majesty of big boat racing in the Corinthian Spirit in a beautifully scenic atmosphere of relaxed Maine hospitality in the Boothbay region. As one of a handful of Superyacht Regattas around the world, Shipyard Cup attracts some of the world's most impressive vessels afloat along with those that make them possible. The Shipyard Cup is currently calling on sponsors as it is an unrivaled opportunity to position your brand in front of this group and help enable this event to stay in Maine. For more information, click here.
Stone Cove Catering
Bristol, ME
www.stonecovecatering.com or (207) 563-6007
Creative catering on the Midcoast. A year-round, fully insured and licensed caterer for all types of functions. Our approach is unique - we take your vision and transform it into reality.
SERVPROŽ of Bath/Brunswick
www.servpro.com/franchise/8371 or (207) 721-8500
Servpro understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." SERVPROŽ of Bath/Brunswick specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPROŽ of Bath/Brunswick can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.
Eventide Specialties
5 Boothbay House Hill, Boothbay Harbor
www.eventidespecialties.com or 207.350.4244
Eventide is an Epicurean specialties shop featuring the freshest, premier extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars from around the globe. This will be a tasting emporium, where the flavors of the world mingle and your senses will be delighted. Eventide will also carry spices, pastas and other gourmet food items. Remember, Eventide ... where oil and water mix.
The Deck House School
124 Deck House Road, Edgecomb
207-882-7055 www.deckhouseschool.org
Head of School - Dr. Melinda Browne
Director of Marketing & Development - Tom Blackford
The Deck House School is a NEASC accredited college preparatory boarding school for boys ages 15-19 who, for a variety of reasons, have been unable to reach their potential in more traditional academic settings. With an enrollment of 12 students, the school creates a small community that builds positive relationships and encourages social, emotional and academic growth. The School offers a college preparatory curriculum comparable to that of many selective boarding schools. This is coupled with daily support, positive peer pressure and a disciplined, highly-structured community environment. Our 180-acre wooded campus is located in Edgecomb on a hill overlooking the Sheepscot River. Students are able to take advantage of the many cultural and natural resources of the mid-coast region through field trips, community service and our co-curricular program. With a traditional academic calendar and a summer semester, The Deck House School is in year-round operation.
Friends of the Chamber:
Susan & William Wood
Bruce MacDonald & Georgia Ireland |
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Marketing & PR | | |
Media Recap:
The Marketing Workshop that took place on January 31st at the Boothbay Craft Brewery was a tremendous success, bringing about 50 people out on a snowy winter night to participate in an evening of collaboration. The Mitchell's and Frank Fassett were incredible hosts, offering samplings of two of their freshly brewed ales (outstanding, by the way! Even a few non beer lovers reported that they had been transformed!). Brick oven pizza, an array of appetizers and tasty sweets (compliments of And Candy Too!) also added to the festive evening. But it wasn't all fun and games and there was plenty of brainstorming going on as well, as the group shared great ideas on working together to increase everyone's bottom line! The workshop also featured two packaging presentations: The Art of Packaging, presented by Lori Pecor of the Chamber and Packaging, presented by Margaret Hoffman, Development Project Officer for the Maine Office of Tourism.
Do you have a topic that you would like to bring to our 'Round Table'? Call us today to share your ideas and we'll schedule the next one.
Your Chamber is Marketing for YOU!
The chamber placed a full page ad in the 2012 Homeschoolers summer vacation guide that reaches home schooled families all over the country. This is an excellent opportunity to reach a demographic that vacations during off peak times. For more information about who and where this guide reaches, click here.
Real Maine Weddings - The chamber wrote a feature article for Real Maine Weddings magazine, promoting weddings in the Boothbay Harbor Region. Click here and go to page 56 to view the 2 page spread.
Downtown and Region Map - Next week we will be sending members a customized mailing with details on the new and improved 2012 Downtown and Region Map. The Marketing Committee worked very hard over that past two months, considering all member concerns and suggestions, to design a map that we think is going to please both members and visitors. Samples of this map are available at the Chamber and you will definitely want to see our new concept before you make your final decision!
Downeast and Yankee Coop Opportunity -The chamber has reserved a page in both publications for the spring Vacation Planner issue and spaces are still available. Deadline for reservation is February 28th. FMI click here.
2012 Region Guides are here waiting for you! We are receiving fabulous feedback on the new guides, so be sure to stop by and pick them up or give us a call for delivery.
Maine Tourism Association-has launched the 2012 Maine Invites You etravelplanner with video marketing opportunities available to all 2012 advertisers. FMI on this great opportunity, click here.
Maine Motorcoach Network to host their 2nd state-wide motor coach FAM trip in 2012. click here for the rest of the story. For a sample profile sheet click here.
American Heart Association - Opportunity
The AHA is working hard to fight heart disease and stroke, the #1 and #3 killers. They are contacting the Chamber to see if any of our members would consider donating an item to this year's auction to help raise money in their fight against heart disease and stroke. They are interested in a weekend get-away in the Boothbay Harbor and they would provide marketing for your establishment tied in with their Go Red for Women Luncheon that will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Click here for more details.
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Seminars & Workshops | | |
Maine Coast Welcome Center
You are cordially invited to a FREE Seminar on DataMapping at the Boothbay Resort on Tues. Feb. 28th from Noon-1PM.
From Phone Books to Smartphones, How customers find your business. DataMapping is the process of getting your business on the GPS maps, in the CORRECT LOCATION and with the CORRECT CATEGORY.
If you want travelers with Smart Devices to FIND YOU,
FMI check this link:
http://www.maine-coast-welcome-center.com/Blog/datamapping-seminar-at-boothbay-resort.html
Blueberry Broadcasing
You're invited Thurs. March 8th at 4:00 p.m. at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to take an inside look at how to market and advertise your business in a tough economy. Join Blueberry Broadcasting for a free special one hour marketing workshop with national marketing and small business consultant Tom Pierce, to learn new ways to get the most impact from every marketing dollar.
You'll discover how to:
* Simplify the marketing and advertising process
* Get better results from any advertising effort
* Save money
Just for attending you'll be entered in a drawing for an advertising campaign valued at $5,000!
Please contact Marilyn Quinn at 350-0118 or marilynquinn@blueberrybroadcasting.com or click here for more information. |
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Governor's Conference on Tourism: Catherine Wygant attended the Governor's Conference on Tourism on January 26th at Sunday River. The Governor's Conference provides a forum where you can learn about tourism trends, participate in interesting educational sessions, and network with fellow industry members. Click here for more information discussed at this meeting.
Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives:
On January 30th Catherine Wygant met with the Governor who asked to meet with Maine's local and regional chamber executives. Also in attendance were Commissioner Gervais (DECD), Commissioner Winglass (Labor), and Garret Oswald (Director, State Workforce Investment Board).
The Governor and aforementioned attendees spoke to us about their desire to increase direct interaction with the business community. More directly, Governor LePage asked the eighteen chamber directors present if they would assist his administration in three areas: educating business members on legislative issues, assisting in identifying workforce and educational needs for area businesses, and enhancing and creating existing partnerships to facilitate the proceeding points.
The eighteen directors at the meeting unanimously agreed to support the concept outlined by the Governor. At this time no specific tasks or responsibilities were outlined, agreed upon, or committed to during that meeting more details will follow as this plan unfolds.
Maine Dept. of Economic & Community Development
The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Governor's Award for Business Excellence.
"The Award for Business Excellence represents the innovative spirit that has earned Maine a reputation for top quality workmanship, service and a commitment to excellence," DECD Commissioner George Gervais said. "We encourage any of Maine's for-profit businesses to get involved."
Click here for a nomination form contact Brian Doyle at 207-624-9807, via e-mail at brian.doyle@maine.gov or by writing him at DECD, 59 State House Station, Cross Office Building, 3rd Floor, Augusta, ME 04333.
DECD is proud to administer the excellence awards and works with a selection committee comprised of former award winners and business people. Winners of the 2012 award will be recognized during ceremonies at the Hall of Flags later this spring. Questions concerning the nomination process should also be directed to Mr. Doyle. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 23.
Maine State Chamber: The Maine State Chamber in Partnership with the Maine Department of Health & Human Services and the Maine Department of Labor present: Maine's Untapped Workforce - How hiring people with disAbilities makes good business $ense. Tuesday, April 3, 2012, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport, Maine
This half day conference will include a welcome from the Governor's Office, (the Governor has been invited), a keynote address from Deb Russell, corporate manager for Walgreen Company, and testimonials from several businesses from right here in Maine. To Register for this event CLICK HERE or contact Amy Downing at the Maine State Chamber. Email:adowning@mainechamber.org - Phone:207-623-4568 ext. 104.
Business Day at the State House on Wednesday, March 28th 2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in cooperation with local chambers of commerce. As was the case last year, they hosted the event and from all accounts, it was a tremendous success! With your help, over 250 business people from around the state attended the event. This year they would like your help to make this day a success once again! Click here for more details.
Route 27 Corridor Management Plan Informational Meetings: The Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Edgecomb Boards of Selectmen will hold public information meetings on the proposed Route 27 Corridor Management Plan. The Boothbay meeting will be held on Monday, March 12 at 7 PM, the Boothbay Harbor meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 26 at 7 PM and the Edgecomb meeting is on Monday, March 26 at 6 PM. All meetings will be held at the respective town offices. Click here for more information and click here for a copy of the plan. For questions or additional information, the public is asked to contact Lincoln County Planner Bob Faunce at rfaunce@lcrpc.org or 784-2617.
Town of Wiscasset
The Maine DOT is planning a mill and fill project for route one beginning in April and running through June. The project will run from Lee Street to the bridge. It will also include the addition of a right hand turning lane from Route One to Route 27. Shawn Smith from MDOT will be at the Selectmen's meeting on March 6th at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall to update them on the project. Laurie Smith, Town Manager wanted to make sure that the Boothbay Chamber was invited to attend to hear more about the project, how it will impact traffic, etc. and Catherine Wygant will be attending the meeting.
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission
The Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission holds its first Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay. The LCPRC is the county economic development and land use/transportation planning organization, with a board of town residents, local officials, and municipal staff. The Annual Meeting is open to the public, and will run from 5 to 7 pm in the new Education Center at CMBG. Noted economist Charles Colgan is the guest speaker. The Meeting will also highlight LCRPC activities and projects, and the Board will hold a brief business meeting. There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP by Monday, February 27 to Emily Reinholt at events@lcrpc.orgor 822-5152. Click here for more information.
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The Windjammer Committee has been busy at work. Click here for the overall page on our website or below for specifics:
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Finance | | |
We still have outstanding invoices from some members. We appreciate those who have paid up. If you have any financial questions, please speak with Rachel.
Rachel Tibbetts
rachel@boothbayharbor.com |
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