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Dear Valued Members,
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a great holiday and a wonderful start to the New Year. Thanks to everyone who took time out of their busy holiday to let us know which cover you wanted for the region guide. I am pleased to announce that the "Cozy Harbor" below won your hearts. The guide is going to print as you read this Executive Report.
As we plan for the upcoming season, we are excited to offer you six co-op marketing opportunities representing a wide range of print advertising at a great price. We want to give you some traditional favorites and some new options to consider that may fit your customer profile. Please see the "Marketing Opportunities" section below that outlines your options and remember the Early Bird catches the worm with a 15% discount on several options and up to 55% on others!
We are busy working on uploading all our members' profiles to your free mobile app and will have more information coming next month. I have also included a lot of "Business News" that may be pertinent to your business including nominations, workshops and contests.
And it's time to get social. Members are signing up for our Business After Hours to kick off the season. Click here to learn more about how you can become a host. I have also asked for your input in our Annual Awards Party and nominations so please take a moment to fill in that survey.
We look forward to a great 2013!
Best wishes,
Catherine Wygant Fossett
Executive Director
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The Nominating Committee is a year round committee and we are always looking for new candidates. If you would like to nominate someone, please contact Catherine Wygant Fossett at Catherine@boothbayharbor.com and she will bring their information to the Nominating Committee.
Governor's Conference on Tourism
The staff will be attending the Governor's Conference on Tourism on January 31, 2013 in Rockport. The office will be closed for this off-site training. The office will also be closed on Monday, January 21st in recognition of Martin Luther King Day.
Office Wish List
As I mentioned before, as a non-profit, the chamber is always looking for creative ways to finance some of our "wishes" and on that list is a donation of a cash register.
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Chase Associates
Since 1979, Chase Associates, Inc. has produced In-Swing and Out-Swing Manways and Watertight doors that offer safe, dependable quick-opening access into steel, concrete and poly storage or processing tanks. Our primary product, the Chase Quick-Opening Hidden-Hinged Manway, provides immediate access of personnel and equipment into OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces such as tile lined chests, steel tanks and processing vessels. Over 12,000 Chase Quick-Opening Manways are providing tank maintenance access in Pulp & Paper manufacturing, Waste Water Treatment facilities, Ethanol Storage Tanks, Municipal Water Storage Tanks and other confined spaces.
Chase Associates is the only USA manufacturer to produce manways and related watertight access doors as its primary product. With over 30 years of supplying our customers the highest quality ASME workmanship and prompt, reliable deliveries the Chase Manway has been accepted as a standard by engineering firms and the manufacturing industry. That is the reason we would like the opportunity to work with you on your access applications. When the job requires manways, think first of Chase, the Manway Specialists. We're ready to help. Contact: Josh Allen, Phone: 207-882-7526, Website: www.manways.com, Email: info@manways.com
Perry, Fitts, Boulette, & Fitton, CPA's
Perry, Fitts, Boulette, and Fitton CPAs have recently joined the Midcoast area and they are very much looking forward to their first tax season here! Their new branch office is located on 259 Front Street in Bath; the main office is in Oakland. With all the recent changes in the tax code, it is important your tax return is prepared correctly. They would like offer a personal consultation and review your 2011 tax returns free of charge. Please contact Melissa Sawyer (mSawyer@PFBF.com) via email or call 371-8002 to set up an appointment. Click here to learn more!
PFBF has been serving clients for 28 successful years and counting. The firm is staffed by 17 professionals, who offer a variety of services. They have an audit team with valuable experience working with nonprofits, hands on QuickBooks training for that small business that may need assistance, tax preparation for all size businesses, and experience working alongside many attorneys offering business valuations, litigation support, and estate planning. PFBF is a full service accounting firm. Services include tax preparation, financial statement audits, business valuations, estate planning and Quickbooks consulting services. Phone: 207-873-1603, Website: www.pfbf.com, Address: 259 Front Street, Bath, ME 04530
Boothbay Region Lions Club
For 60 years, the Boothbay Region Lions Club has been a vital part of the Coastal Maine community. Our members (some of whom have been here since the club was founded in 1953) come together twice a month for fellowship (2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM at our clubhouse), good food, and a shared mission of doing good deeds following our mission statement, "We Serve." The Lions Club supports the Boothbay region through community service, activities for local youth, donations to local causes, and programs to support the visually impaired. 12 Lakeview Road, Boothbay Harbor, P.O. Box 598, Boothbay Harbor, www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/boothbay Facebook: Boothbay Region Lions Club
The Institute for Family-Owned Business
The Institute is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening, supporting, and empowering family owned businesses through educational programs and networking opportunities. Now is the time to nominate a family-owned business! Award categories are: Small Business, Large Business, Community Service, First Generation and Customer Service. Click here to learn more! Contact: Gina Weathersby, Phone: 207-798-2667, Website: www.fambusiness.org
Boothbay Family Dentistry
BFD is a friendly, family oriented full-service dental practice located in the heart of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The practice is owned and operated by Toby J. Clarkson, Sr. D.M.D., a graduate of Georgia Health Sciences University. After serving the public as an associate with a practice in NH, Dr. Clarkson, his wife Deanna and their four children decided to purchase an existing practice in town and call Boothbay Harbor their home. Boothbay Family Dentistry is open Monday through Thursday and is located at 149 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, Contact: Toby J. Clarkson, Sr. D.M.D., Phone: 207-633-2842, Email: toothbayharbor@me.com.
Boothbay Region Senior Services
Boothbay Region Senior Services offers non-medical home support services to seniors who wish to retain their independence and stay connected with their friends, family and community. Please feel free to call us at 207-633-5070 to request additional information, or take a few moments to visit BRSS's website at www.boothbayregionseniorservices.com for more information or click here for a full menu of services they offer. |
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Five Gables Inn
Welcome to the new owners Steve and Susan Plausteiner who are moving this way from Vermont. We wish Dee and Mike a fabulous retirement and look forward to working with Steve and Susan!
Red Cross, Servpro Partner to Help Mainers in Need
Servpro, an industry leader in residential and commercial water and fire restoration, held their 5th annual Appreciation Day fundraiser, with the proceeds going to the American Red Cross of Maine. The generous gift of over $13,000 will help victims of disaster across the state, and ensure the important work of the Red Cross continues without interruption during what will predictably be another busy winter fire season ahead. Click here to learn more.
Hodgdon Yachts
Congratulations to Hodgdon Yachts for receiving a FAME loan for Economic Recovery for which the company plans to use the funds to construct a 10.5 meter Limousine Tender for use with mega-yachts. The proposed model tender will serve as a demonstrator for the company at popular yacht shows around the globe.
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Allen Bunker's work will be featured at the Boston Design Center Masterpiece Framing and Art Gallery and Allen's paintings enhance the calm at Yoga Firm Studio in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Click here to learn more!
All Aboard Trolley
Congratulations to All Aboard Trolley chauffeurs who were recently certified or recertified for Adult and Child CPR. They also recently took and passed the State of Maine Defensive Driving course. Click here to learn more.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
The Gardens is offering Maine residents three days of free admission over Memorial Day weekend. Click here to learn more.
Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Call for entries for Maine Photography Show 2012! Nationally known nature photographer Tony Sweet will be the judge for the Maine Photography Show 2013. The dates have been set, the Maine Photography Show judge has been chosen and it is about time to select your best photographs and email your entries. Entries will be taken December 1st through February 1st, 2013. Go to www.mainephotographyshow.com for entry form, rules and details and click here for more details.
Lincoln County Healthcare
Congratulations to St. Andrews and Miles Memorial Hospital who received the top scores for the third straight year in their category in the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Quality-in-Sights Hospital Incentive Program.
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
Congratulations to Sally Lloyd who has been appointed the Director of the Junior Sailing Program. Lloyd holds a 100-Ton United States Coast Guard Master License with both towboat and sail endorsements. She coaches the High School Club Sailing program and will direct the 9-week junior sailing program in the summer and will supervise waterfront vessel and launch operations at the club.
A Place Like Home, Vintage Kitchen Bakery and Gift Shop
Located at 12 Oak Street, across from the Boothbay Harbor Post Office, A Place Like Home is a small cafe, soup and sandwich and baked goods shop now open for business Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Along with her brown bag lunch offerings, they now have coffee and tea, homemade soups prepared daily and served with bread choices; and/or a bowl of soup and half-sandwich or muffin. Fresh white bread is baked daily for sale by the loaf, and other baked goods are available such as pies, quick breads, and assorted cookies and brownies. Anything can be baked to order for take-home with twenty-four to forty-eight hours' notice, and there are now cafe tables for customers to sit and enjoy a bowl of soup, or slice of pie. A Place Like Home is in the process of adding the former Coastal Popcorn space to her business, and will be establishing a Wi-Fi lounge, and general information center, along with continuing to do some retail. At the present time, Roseanne Taylor, the owner is looking for a silent partner who can make a small investment to help her with her expansion. If you would be interested in learning more, please call her at 1-207-633-9957. We will keep you posted of the progress on this exciting project!!!
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library & Newagen Inn
"Jason and Ava Schlosser are looking forward to CLICK's FIRST Father Daughter Dance, scheduled for Friday evening, February 15, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. The dance is for all ages, and tickets are now on sale at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Opera House for just $5 per person." Click here for the list of events for January at the library.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Congratulations to Bigelow Laboratory for the Grand Opening of the Ocean Science and Education Campus held on December 14, 2012 and for receiving the LEED Platinum certification. It was an amazing event and we are so excited for the Lab and all it does for our region. They have also just formed a partnership with a branch of the University of Mississippi's pharmacy program dedicated to using marine research to develop new pharmaceutical products. The partnership will combine Bigelow's ocean research skills with the university's programs in natural product development, medicinal chemistry and general pharmaceutical sciences. Click here for the latest news from the Laboratory.
Sheepscot Eye Associates
Congratulations to Doctor Thomas Nadeau for being appointed to the State Board of Optometrists by Governor LePage. As a member he will have three primary roles 1) examiner of new eye care specialists 2) a reviewer of state laws and recommend changes to the legislature in current law that may be ineffectual or dated and 3) he will review and make decisions on consumer complaints.
Boothbay Register
Congratulations to Mary Brewer for being inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association Hall of Fame during NENPA's annual winter convention.
Tindal & Callahan
Welcome to sales agent Jonathan Tindal, the newest member of their team. Jonathan represents the "next generation" of Realtors as he joins a highly experienced group of Real Estate professionals at Tindal & Callahan. Jonathan's father, Bruce Tindal, formed the company with Judy Callahan in 1985.
BONNEY Staffing Center
Happy New Year! We hope you have had a great start to 2013 so far! We would like to thank you "in person" via our video greeting (link below) for your continued business and look forward to working with you again this year! Your Topsham Team: Stephanie, Ashley and Rachael. View the video link here http://www.bonneystaffing.com/new-year-messages.php
ChamberBlue Options
Starting in January of 2013 The Maine State Chamber Purchasing Alliance will offer 12 plans. Included are six preferred provider organization (PPO) plans with different deductibles and coinsurance levels, two HMO's, and four health Savings Account (HAS) plans. Typically, a small business owner will offer employees one - or at the most two - options and at least 75% of eligible employees must participate to qualify for group coverage. Chamber BlueOptions offers up to 12 plan options for each employee to choose from with only 60% of eligible employees being required for group coverage. In addition, the program offers employers with 15-50 employees an opportunity to qualify for a 3% discount on annual premiums if they undertake certain wellness activities. This program is a collaborative effort between the Maine State Chamber Purchasing Alliance, Inc., local and regional chambers in Maine, Anthem and their authorized producers or agents statewide. Click here to learn more.
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Comprehensive Plan Surveys - We need your input
The Boothbay Harbor Comprehensive Plan Committee has developed a survey to assist in directing its efforts in developing the town comprehensive plan. The survey is generally painless, should take under 15 minutes to complete, and has ample room for additional comments and feedback. It reviews areas such as public services, marine & natural resources, transportation, housing, & general livability. This is your chance to be brutally honest about what works and where improvements should be directed in our town. Responses are confidential and results will be reviewed by the committee for potential implementation. Surveys are available in paper form at the town office, town library, Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Office and the YMCA, or click here for a link on the Town's website.
Openings on the Planning Board in Boothbay Harbor
The BBH Planning Board has openings for individuals interested in becoming a member. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about the Land Use Code which governs Boothbay Harbor's town, meet your neighbors who submit applications for improvement or expansion, and see some beautiful properties in the Harbor. Members meet once a month for approx. two hours on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. to review applications, approve meeting minutes, and from time to time work on improvements or clarifications to the Land Use Code.
Positions are either as full voting members or non-voting members (who participate fully but do not vote unless there are fewer than 5 full members present) who sit for a 3 year term. Applications for appointment are available at the Town Office, and once completed are reviewed by the Selectmen for approval. Please consider sharing a few short hours each month by helping your neighbors & business owners who come before our Board. The work is interesting & can be quite rewarding. Anyone is welcome to contact me personally for more information about these openings. Contact: Michael Tomko, Boothbay Harbor Planning Board Chair, michael@createestates.net , Cell: 207-350-5600
Gorham Savings puts up $30K in contest
A new Gorham Savings Bank contest offers $30,000 to the business idea that can make it through a panel of judges and a final round of online votes. The new contest, called "Launchpad," is open to businesses registered in Maine and Maine residents and, according to the contest website, seeks "a viable business idea that has the potential to benefit the Maine economy."
Contest applications will be open until Feb. 25 and will undergo review by a panel of judges who will select 10 semifinalists to move on to a "Shark Tank"-like 5-minute pitch to a panel of judges. Out of three finalists, a community vote on the bank's website will determine the winner of the grand prize. Click this link www.gorhamsavingsbank.com/launchpad to learn more.
Maine Sports Commission
Maine and the MSC are featured in two sports industry publications this month. Maine was a part of the Northeast Regional Focus feature in Sports Destination Management Magazine. This magazine is released bi-monthly and has an 18,000 circulation for its printed version and over 25,000 for the online version. You can see the full article at: http://www.sportsdestinations.com/default.aspx. Portland is featured in the New England Destination feature in SportsTravel Magazine. This magazine is released each month to 17,000 printed and over 40,000 for the online version. Our feature starts on Page 28 through Page 33. You can see the full online version at: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/schneider/sportstravel_201301/#/28
Welcome Back to College - Your chance to finish what you started
Wiscasset Adult & Community Education is excited to announce that they have been named the recipient of a grant from FAME and the Maine College Access Challenge Grant entitled "Welcome Back to College." The funds will enable them to assist former college students in Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties to finish their degree programs. Click here for more information.
Maine Department of Labor
The Maine Department of Labor is undertaking a new initiative to better communicate with employers and workers in Maine. Two important initiatives are 1) New Employment Standard Goes into Effect Dec. 31, 2012 Click here to learn more and 2) the Department of Labor's Employer Services Guide, a project undertaken by Commissioner Paquette to provide businesses and those professionals charged with complying with labor laws with a description of the services we provide to businesses. It includes contact information so that you can have your questions answered in a more timely manner. Click here for a copy.
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission: Job Training Grant Available For Midcoast Employers
Employers located in the six coastal county regions - Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, York, Cumberland, or Sagadahoc Counties that are hiring for non-entry level Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) related positions may be eligible for grant funding. Provided the positions are full time and long term there are potential grant funds under the Midcoast Technology Occupations through Pathway Strategies grant awarded to Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. (CCWI) by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.
The H-1B or Midcoast Technology Occupations through Pathway Strategies (TOPS) project is a $5 million grant obtained by CCWI in October of 2011. The grant is designed to help Maine's mid-coast employers hire individuals who possess science, technology; engineering and math (STEM) related skills rather than having to hire STEM skilled workers from outside the U.S. Midcoast TOPS will serve 300 participants, providing education, training and job placement assistance in occupations in STEM-related industries. Services to eligible employers can include: assistance finding qualified, skilled candidates, reduced training and recruitment costs, increased productivity and quality, customized additional training and saving 50% of a new hire's salary for up to 12 weeks. Businesses are encouraged to call Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc. at 725-5472 for more grant and eligibility information.
Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year nominations are now being accepted!
Do you know someone that:
* is the key decision maker in a successful Maine Business
* runs a business in a socially and environmentally responsible manner
* actively serves the communities where they live and work
* has helped the company observe a significant milestone, such as a revenue achievement, expansion, anniversary or other accomplishment during 2012
If so, nominate them to become a Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year 2013. For more information, or to submit a nomination form, visit www.mainebiz.biz/bloy2013 The nomination deadline is January 23rd. The three honorees will be chosen by the editorial team and featured in the March 18th issue of Mainebiz. There will also be a reception to honor these people in early May. Questions? Contact Jenna Grant, Marketing & Events Manager.
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Welcome ME Online Quality Service Training - Webinar
This is a statewide certification program created to support Maine's Hospitality and Tourism Industry by creating superior visitor experiences. Welcome ME provides statewide standardized training that explains the skills that together create quality service. It provides the tools along with access to resources for all of Maine's citizens, whether they work directly in tourism or interact with visitors in other ways. Their goal is to better serve our guests.
This training is offered at no charge for anyone wishing to improve service skills and engage with others in more successful ways. After completing the 4-part program, an assessment will check your skill level. With successful demonstration of knowledge about quality service you will be able to print a certificate of completion as a symbol of your expertise and knowledge about the delivery of the key success factors of service.come ME Quality Service Training. To take the course, please visit http://umaine.edu/centro/welcome-me-quality-service-training-home/.
Getting to Town
The Emil Landau Forum Committee of Skidompha Library is presenting a discussion on rural transportation needs. Tuesday, January 22 at noon at Skidompha's Porter Meeting Hall (bring a bag lunch if you wish). Guest Speaker: Dorathy Martel of Eastern Maine Development Corporation. Ms. Martel has done extensive research as project manager for a TIGER II grant to study transportation needs in rural Maine. She says "our current model - drive or be isolated - is not healthy for individuals or communities - nor is it an individual problem." Everyone is welcome. If you need more information or a ride please call Skidompha Library in Damariscotta at 563-5513.
Getting Ready for Filing Season 2013 - Individuals and Businesses - Webinar
Delay in Filing Season 2013 doesn't mean YOU have to delay in earning your CE Credit! These IRS webinars can help you get a jump on it...for FREE... Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, Time: 2:00 p.m. (Eastern). What's Covered: Tax Law Updates, New tax legislation and its implementation by the IRS, Changes to tax forms with a panel discussion between the IRS and tax professionals ...and live Q&A with the viewing audience. CPE: Earn one CE Credit - Category: Federal Tax Update for Information & Registration: Click on the following link to register: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/IRS/91422/reg.asp?id=91422
Hearing for Land Use Code Amendments in Boothbay Harbor
A public hearing is being held on January 24th at 6:00 pm in the BBH Town Hall to review & discuss 21 amendments to the Land Use Code as proposed by the Code Enforcement Officer. The amendments cover topics such as transferability of permits, removing the ability to build a residential dock or pier in the side yard setback (which is 15' from the property line), commercial setbacks, overnight parking of trucks, and engine idling. Community opinion and input is very important & would be greatly appreciated. If you cannot attend the Jan 24th meeting, these amendments will be presented for review & comment to the Selectmen prior to Town Meeting, and then finally at Town Meeting for approval or denial.
United States Census Bureau - Webinar
2012 Economic Census forms have arrived and the forms are due February 12, 2013. In November & December, nearly 4 million 2012 Economic Census forms will land on the desks of businesses across the country. These forms cover nearly every industry and represent all communities in the U.S.
On January 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm EST they are hosting the second in a series of webinars about the Economic Census. This instructional webinar is primarily targeted to businesses that will have just received their forms and are preparing to respond. The webinar will cover the following topics:
*Your reporting options, including our NEW Direct Internet Reporting system and a demo of this tool
*Tours of the Business Help Site and Business.Census.Gov and the materials available to help make reporting easier
Click below to learn more.
http://www.census.gov/econ/census/media/information_promotion/webinar.html
Maine Technology Institute
On January 29
th Maine Technology Institute is holding a business funding workshop in Brewer with Machias Savings Bank. MTI is holding a series of these workshops around the State to let entrepreneurs learn about financing options available to Maine businesses making investments in technology and innovation.
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http://www.mainetechnology.org/news-events/calendar/event/326/u/funding-workshop-with-maine-technology-institute-and-machias-savings-bank-in-brewer
Free Government Contracting Workshop!
Your business has been awarded a government contract...what happens next? Maine PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) is holding a free session for businesses who have been awarded government contracts. Join Maine PTAC staff for this session which will address your concerns and answer your questions. Questions such as these will be addressed: What happens after my business is awarded a contract? What steps do I need to follow to be in compliance? What if I am not sure that our company should do this, may I refuse the award? What if I make a mistake? What resources are there to help navigate the process? The session will be held in Augusta on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, from 8:30 am to 10 am at the Cross Office Building, West Conference Room 339, Third Floor. (Cross Office Building is located directly behind the State House. Free parking). To register, contact Karen Patterson at 207-942-6389 or kpatterson@emdc.org. For more information on government contracting, please visit http://www.maineptac.org/.
2013 Governor's Conference on Tourism - Seminar
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Please note the office will be closed so staff can attend this event). Location: Samoset Resort , 220 Warrenton Street, Rockport, ME 04856. Click below to register!
https://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=233926
Governor's Award for Business Excellence
Nominations are now open for the 2013 Governor's Award for Business Excellence. Please help get the word out and encourage your fellow members to nominate deserving companies. Companies can self-nominate, as well. Nominations are open to all for-profit businesses that have been in Maine for a minimum of five years. The deadline is Feb. 15. Click here to learn more. |
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Annual Awards Night - we want to hear from you!
We are excited about our upcoming Annual Awards Night for the spring and would like your input on timing, venue and nominations for the awards. This year we are opening up the nomination process to all the members. This year we featured the 2012 winners in the region guide. Click here to see last year's recipients and the qualifications for consideration. Please click here to take our survey to give us your feedback by February 1, 2013.
Windjammer Days - June 25-26, 2013
Plans are underway for our 51st Annual Windjammer Days celebration and we are happy to announce that ABC8 WMTW is again going to be our television sponsor with an audience of 460,000 people over 18 from north to Franklin County in Maine, west to Grafton, New Hampshire and south to Essex in northern Massachusetts and all Maine towns in between! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Cherie Scott Cherie@boothbayharbor.com. |
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As we enter into the New Year, we would like to offer our members different co-op opportunities that fit each member's client profile. We are offering our traditional line up and a few new options below and we are researching the gay market, online and other options.
WISER LIVING IN MAINEŠ Spring 2013- The Way Life Can Be After 50 in Maine
Size: 8.5 x 11 Maine's first statewide magazine for those wiser Mainers over 50! Wiser LivingŠ is found in every county of Maine and beyond with requests coming from all over the United States. Printed twice a year, 50,000 copies each time are distributed by hand to hundreds of locations throughout the state that have the plus 50 population of residents, patients, and clients; and include doctors and medical offices, clinics and hospitals, gyms and health centers, senior and community centers, golf courses and much more. Deadline: Friday, Jan 25th. Click here for pricing and a registration form.
Yankee - May/June Travel Guide - Save 15% by booking Early. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 15th
Don't miss this opportunity to reach New England's best travel prospects. Yankee Magazine's Total Audience: 1.9 million readers; Regional Readership: Northern New England (ME, NH, VT): 338,904 readers; Southern New England (MA, RI, CT): 841,499 readers; Mid-Atlantic (NY, NJ, PA): 322,137 readers. When you advertise in Yankee Magazine's May/June Travel Guide to New England, you get additional exposure-without spending extra ad dollars AND you get over 1,000 travel leads for you to market to directly. Click here for pricing and a registration form.
ˇ 10,000 bonus copies are sent to high income households ($200K+) in Metro-Boston area
ˇ An extended newsstand shelf life from May through August
ˇ 100,000 copies distributed to 3,000 outlets where books and magazines are sold
Down East Magazine - Save up to 15% with the Early Booking Discount
May Issue - Save 15% by booking Early. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 15th
June Issue - Save 15% by booking Early. Deadline: Friday, Mar. 8th
The Magazine of Maine evokes and illuminates the spirit and culture of Maine at its best. For nearly six decades Down East has captured the reader's attention with stunning photography, beautiful story-telling, Maine humor, dining and more. People who love Maine love Down East. Circulation Information: Total Paid = 91,564; Circulation Audit Date = 11-Dec-11; Readers Per Copy = 3.37; Total Readership = 308,000; Rate Base = 90,000; % Subscription = 85%; % Newsstand = 15%
Maine Circulation = 41,361. Click here for pricing and a registration form.
Maine Magazine - June, July, August & September issues
Maine magazine has a distribution of 30,000 readers each month. Their readers are either from Maine, second home owners, or have a very strong connection to the State. They read their magazine to find out the best places to eat, shop, and play. Their magazines are distributed at high end hospitality locations throughout the state. They have an affluent readership that wants to experience Maine and especially places like Boothbay Harbor. Their editorial coverage supports a lifestyle that their readers want to experience so they are already in the mindset of that experience. Having an ad in their summer issues would be a key time to promote your business.
We have two options for members to advertise in Maine Magazine: a "Themed" ad which groups members by shopping, lodging and dining or you can do your own independent ad. The "Themed" ads are for shopping "A Little Local Color" for lodging "Rooms with a View" for dining "Fresh Local Flare" and so on. Click here to see an example. Members have worked together on these themed ads in the past and they have been very successful. If you choose to do a "Themed" ad then the design costs are included. If you decide to do your own ad, then you need to supply the ad or we can have it designed for you at an additional cost. Regardless of which type of ad you do, we will group the ads together to have a "Boothbay Harbor Region" presence in the magazine. Click here for pricing and a registration form. Deadline: Friday, Mar. 29th.
RideMaineŠ 2013 - Touring Maine by Motorcycle
This convenient pocket-sized easy-to-use guide is created with the motorcyclist in mind. Each region is color-coded for easy reference, and jam-packed with colorful photos, easy-to-navigate maps, places to eat, shop, sleep, gas up and of course, great places to ride. Receive a 55% discount on RideMaine Co-op Advertising with the Chamber. RideMaine distributes 50,000 copies throughout all of New England, to hundreds of motorcycle shops, associations, Harley clubs, dealerships, specialty shops, hotels, restaurants, chamber of commerce and information centers in ME, NH, VT, RI, CT, MA and NY. Deadline: Friday, Feb 22nd. Click here for pricing and a registration form.
Downtown & Region Walking Map - Save 15% with your Early Booking Discount on the map with 50,000 copies distributed to members, visitor centers, Maine Tourism Association Centers and more. Visitors love the two-sided map size that folds easily to show both the downtown and the region with a simplified display listing for each business with a logo and up to a two category icons to represent your business. Premium listings available too! Deadline: Friday, Mar 8th. Click here for pricing and a registration form.
Banner ads on www.boothbayharbor.com
Did you know... prospects are 63% more likely to buy from you if you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce? You can capitalize on this fact with a banner ad on the chamber website the in the directory searches in all categories, hot deals, job postings, etc. The banner size is 480 x 60 pixels and costs $399 for a year. Our website has over one million page views and is up 10% year over year. Please contact Catherine or Brooke if you are interested in taking advantage of this effective marketing option.
Newsletter ads for Executive Report & E-news
Visitor E-News: Sent bi-monthly in season to 3,400 people and reaches 2,000 more than last summer!
Executive Report: Monthly member news reaches 684 people with business news and updates
Average Open Rate: 36% | Average Click-Through Rate: 27.6%
Cost is $75 per ad per newsletter. Please contact Catherine or Brooke if you are interested in taking advantage of this marketing option.
Maine's Award-Winning Mobile App
The chamber has partnered with travelMAINE's Mobile Web App m.gotravelmaine.com and will be offering a free basic profile for all chamber members that includes a title, tag line, address, phone number (with auto-dialing from a smart phone), website link, brief description and mapping. We will create this profile for every member and will have it available in February. Click here to see how we advertised this in the region guide! |
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Leopard Films USA, Los Angeles, CA
We are reaching out in hopes that we can assist them in spreading the word to our member's businesses that they are looking for interesting people with interesting businesses to star in their own national TV series. Leopard Films USA, is a major US television production company that produces family friendly shows like House Hunters International for HGTV, as well as series on A&E, Discovery, Food Network amongst many other major TV Networks.
There are NO COSTS to any businesses to participate in this opportunity and participation could only lead to national PUBLICITY for your businesses to benefit your families and your local economy.Leopard Films prides itself with producing only the highest quality, family friendly TV-series that always benefit any business and community involved. If you are interested, please contact Cherie at Cherie@boothbayharbor.com to learn more.
Send us your PR News
We have put a new button on the website that says "In the News" and features news from the region. So please keep sending us your stories in the press so we can link this to our website.
Real Maine Weddings 2013
Boothbay Harbor was featured on pages 82-83 of this year's guide with a great write up on the region. Go to www.realmaineweddings.com to learn more.
"Am Vegan - Will Travel"
Boothbay is mentioned in a new book out by author Dulcimer Nielsen, PhD. The preview on Amazon lets you see "Boothbay" on the list of illustrations in the table of contents. When the book is purchased, and the reader clicks on that link in the list of illustrations, it will take you to the page with a photo of Boothbay from the water, and has the caption: "Boothbay is one of many lovely towns on the Maine coast. New England is very special - one picture or 1,000 words aren't enough. You have to go there yourself to understand." Click here to learn more. |
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