Business: 19th Annual Penobscot Bay Business Expo March 14

Business: 19th Annual Penobscot Bay Business Expo March 14
Doug Mills
Rockport Maine, "The Mid-Coast Is Open For Business!"  This was the 19th Annual Penobscot Bay Business and Community Expo, held at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine on March 14th.
I think their description sums it up best, "This Expo-like the Chamber itself- is all about sharing ideas through local networking, learning about local businesses for local prosperity, and coming together as a community to celebrate the many local resources that    we share-right here in the Penobscot Bay region."

  As a local business owner I found this to be a great opportunity to meet and network with other business. Truly the  Mid-Coast is open for business.  There were 112 businesses and organizations represented.  Among them there were a lot of new faces with new and exciting new businesses.  It is very reassuring to see all the new businesses, a sure sign that the economy is not just alive but growing and thriving.  Everyone I spoke with was very upbeat and optimistic.
A new addition this year was a special section for

non-profit organizations to showcase their programs.  There were 27 organizations to meet and  learn about their services and the passion with which, they pursue them.  I do believe that this was my favorite part of the Expo.
  All told this was a very well spent afternoon.  For more information on doing business in the Mid-Coast area visit the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce web site:
http://mainedreamvacation.com/