NBT Bank and CEI-Boulos Capital Management recently announced the launch of the NBT CEI-Boulos Impact Fund, a $10 million real estate equity investment fund with NBT Bank as the sole investor. The fund is designed to support individuals and communities with low- and moderate-income through investments in high-impact, community-supported, commercial real estate projects located within […]
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From the Chamber: June 10 x 100: 10 updates, quickly
It’s been a while since we’ve had one of these semi-regular columns where I throw out 10 random nuggets of community information that are at best loosely connected. However, when lots of things are happening, like right now, it can be a great way to keep you all informed. Here is a 10 x 100: […]
Maryland company to help Harpswell convert streetlights
The town of Harpswell is moving forward with converting to LED streetlights and has hired RealTerm Energy of Annapolis, Maryland to assist it. RealTerm Energy has assisted other Maine municipalities with LED streetlight conversions, according to a statement released by the town. Harpswell officials and RealTerm have created a final inventory of where the new […]
Shellfish attitude in lobster land: Maine oysters boom
The state’s 2021 oyster harvest was the largest and most valuable in its history, benefiting hatcheries such as Mere Point Oyster Company in Brunswick.
From the Chamber: It’s not about the dog; it’s about us
This is a story about Jaxx, but not likely the story you think it will be. In the interest of full disclosure, my wife spent about a decade in the veterinary medicine field, and Maine Veterinary Medical Center (MVMC) is a member of our chamber of commerce for which I am the Executive Director. This […]
Sarah McMahon joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as branch relationship manager for Brunswick location
Sarah McMahon has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s location in Brunswick. In this role, she leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in Midcoast Maine meet their financial goals. McMahon has 10 years of professional experience in […]
Brunswick Downtown Association painted Adirondack chairs festoon Maine Street
Local economic boosters Brunswick Downtown Association has decorated Brunswick’s Maine Street with painted Adirondack chairs as part of its Have a Seat! project. The colorfully painted chairs can be found in pairs throughout downtown through Sept. 25 and will be auctioned off. Unfinished Adirondack chairs were purchased from the Maine State Prison Showroom in Thomaston, […]
From the Chamber: Don’t miss these summer happenings
Calendar lovers (Calendarists? Calendarphiles, maybe?) will tell you that technically summer begins on the summer solstice, which is still a week and a half away, but we know summer is here. Some people mark it with the Memorial Day ceremonies in late May, but realistically, we don’t feel the shift to summer until school’s out […]
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Donates $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust recently donated $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick. The money donated by the bank will be used to support the organization’s 2022 operations. “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick provides a wonderful and empowering experience for kids in our community, and we are honored to support them with […]
United Way of Mid Coast Maine names Nicole Evans as director of development
Nicole Evans has been named as the United Way of Mid Coast Maine’s director of development. Evans comes to United Way from the American Red Cross, where she served as executive director of the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter. Prior, Evans held leadership positions at Mid Coast Humane and United Way of Southern Maine. […]