Harpswell Business Association

HBA Monthly Meeting

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:36:28 +0000

The HBA Monthly Meeting will be held at the Dolphin Marina & Restaurant, April 11th. There will be a Meet & Greet at 6:30pm. The Business Meeting will start at 7:00pm.

Come to Harpswell – Mid Coast Maine’s Hidden Treasure © 2012

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:07:20 +0000

The Harpswell Business Association wishes to thank all the contributors for the use of their excellent photographs in making this video. Special thanks goes to Tom Allen whose expertise and know-how turned the rough cut project into a polished piece. Thanks also to Eliott Cherry whose wonderful voice talent set the proper tone. Thank you to both Susanne Bane and Donna Dillman for helping and to Susan Horowitz for her common sense and patience.

Tom Allen	The “Nubble” in Mackerel Cove
	Grey Cottage w/ Adirondack chairs
Doris Ash	Cyclists on Orr’s Island
	D’Amelio Kids at Mackerel Cove
Jim Ash	Holbrook’s Back Deck at Cundy’s Harbor
Susanne Bane	Tom Conway, the Basket Man on Orr’s Island
	Doug Bane carving a sea horse (hippocampus) at Gun Point Cove Gallery on Orr’s Island
Lois Bayless	Treetop View at Ridgeview Lane
Susan Carlson	Lobsterman Statue at Land’s End
Donna Coffin	Red Roses Overlooking Mackerel Cove
Margi Greenhut	Lone Kayaker at Dusk
George Kotuby	3 Kayakers Passing a Lobster Boat
	Casco Bay Ferry Boat and Kayakers
	Ed Johnson, Lobstering
George Malin	Cribstone Bridge with blue & white Lobster Boat
Nora Malin	Kayakers Arrive at Eagle Island
Elsa Martz	Neighborhood Lobster Picnic
Patricia Moody	Lookout Point through the Trees
Dick Moseley	Harpswell Inn on Lookout Point
Mark Royall	Aerial Photograph of Bailey Island ©
Judith Redwine	Lobster Boat with Seagulls
Jane Samuelson	Garden Shed near Stover’s Cove
Jay Sinnett	Dawn Rises over Orr’s Island
Stacy Welner	Cundy’s Harbor

Gail Kass
Ash Cove Pottery
www.ashcovepottery.com

Harpswell Business Association News

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:12:23 +0000

Keep up-to-date with events and activities happening in Downtown Brunswick by checking out The Brunswick Blast.

Harpswell Business Association News And Events

admin — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:12:02 +0000

The Harpswell Inn will host an Open House on Sunday Nov. 13th, from 12 to 4 pm, to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Inn property at 108 Lookout Point Rd. Discounts on rooms, Nov. 11th – 18th, will be 10% with the third night’s stay just $17.61. They will have refreshments and give away Harpswell Inn mugs.

An HBA Holiday party in the works! If you would like to help please contact Melinda Richter (Island Candy Co.) at 833-6639 or send us an e-mail at info@harpswellmaine.org.

The HBA Directors have been working with Steve Wallace, the Director of the Southern Midcoast Chamber of Commerce, to see how we can work together to improve business opportunities. He has devised an online survey (that only takes about 2 minutes) to see what Harpswell business owners have to say. Please join in and take a moment to complete the survey. He is scheduled to address the Harpswell Selectboard this Thursday.

The instructions are to go to the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber website, scroll down to the left column where the “Harpswell Survey” is listed and click “read more” and the survey will come up. Fill it out and send so it will automatically add into the other completed forms.

A great way to market your event, open house, sale or news for FREE is to post it on our HBA website and calendar at: www.harpswellmaine.org. Save money, save time, and have more time to enjoy summer!

Also, we have our 2011 Harpswell Visitors Guide and Map hot off the press. Pick up copies at our store, The Black Sheep Wine Shop, at the Town Office in the lobby, at Cook’s Lobster House or The Harpswell Inn.

Thank you for your HBA membership,

Find current news, sales, events on our Facebook page:
The Black Sheep Wine Shop

John and Jennifer Laskey VerPlanck
The Black Sheep Wine Shop
105 Mountain Rd.
Harpswell, Maine 04079
207-725-9284
www.blacksheepwine.com
blacksheepme@comcast.net
Find current news,sales,events on our Facebook page:
The Black Sheep Wine Shop

Please Provide Your Input ~ Harpswell Business Climate Survey

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:25:49 +0000

The Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber is conducting a business climate survey in collaboration with the Harpswell Business Association. Please provide your input. Harpswell Businesses Only Please.

Survey must be completed by noon on Thursday, June 23rd. Results will be presented to the Harpswell Select Board Thursday evening. To take the survey, click here.

New Harpswell Visitors Guide & Maps Now Available

admin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:29:10 +0000

The Maps are here!! The Maps are here!! There will be a supply of the new Harpswell Visitor Guide and Maps at The Harpswell Inn, Black Sheep Wine Shop, Cooks Lobster House, and Lands End. The Tourist Centers also have a supply. Please get some for yourself and some to pass out to others.

Lynette Breton Design Spoon Carving 101 Classes

admin — Sun, 08 May 2011 10:57:26 +0000

Harpswell Maine is the site of a great spoon carving class being offered by Lynette Breton Design.

In April, I had two fabulous Spoon Carving 101 classes and we had so much fun that I am going to try and offer this class once a month. At least when the weather is predictable, scheduling is more predictable. It is so satisfying to see students get inspired and walk away with something they completed in this one day Saturday class. AND, believe me, the spatula is the favored tool in the kitchen.

So, if you want to give an experiential gift to someone you love, want to gift yourself with a hands on creative, useful project (maybe you’ll gift your creation to someone else!) or want to get together with friends and fill a class (minimum 5 people) ,it is a great gift, great way to learn some hand tool skills and a great way to spend time in a day long learning community. The work is focused yet quiet enough with lots of time for one on one instruction. Plus, it is an absolute pleasure to shave away at wood and can be quiet meditative if that is the experience you want.

(And for those of you who have taken this class, please forward to someone you know would enjoy this fun filled day!)

The scheduled Saturday date is set by you, the students, and I coordinate setting that up with you and require 5 people to run a class. This is all done by email and pretty efficient ending up accommodating every ones needs and available dates. Check out the enclosed poster and give me a call so we can start planning!

Thank you,

Lynette

testimonial from class participant

“The day in the woodworking studio with Lynette was a gift all around! Lynette shared her creative gift through her heartfelt teaching. Her depth of experience with and feeling for the wood is truly inspiring. In the sweet atmosphere of her woodworker’s space everyone in class gave the gift of their feedback and process to each other. I’ve worked with wood for many years and I still marvel at how I could make such an elegant tool out of a block of wood! The graceful form is in the heart; mine and the wood’s, and Lynette was my guide to both for a whole wonderful day.”

Lynette Breton Design

187 Oakledge Rd.
Harpswell, Maine 04079

Phone: 207-725-9802
Email: lbretondesign@gmail.com
Website: www.holdingpatternsflowerpress.com

New DOL Tip Credit Reporting Requirements

admin — Sat, 07 May 2011 12:57:13 +0000

The Federal Department of Labor (DOL) new tip credit reporting notification requirements went into effect May 5th. Employers must inform tipped employees of plans to take the DOL permitted tip credit. In Maine, that amount is currently $3.75\hr (50% of state minimum wage). To be safe, this should be done in writing. Employees must sign the acknowledging statement. See p.4 of the guidelines for suggested language.

http://www.restaurant.org/pdfs/advocacy/201105_tips_nra_guidelines.pdf

www.restaurant.org

HBA Member Trade Show

admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:41:16 +0000

Hello fellow HBA members:

We need your advice/recommendations etc.

Bob Hutchin has come up with what might be a great way to show off the businesses of the HBA. Hutch has been thinking about putting on the first annual ‘HBA Members Trade Show’. It could be a yearly event that that would showcase our products and services, and at the same time be coordinated with new member sign ups and registration. Just think of having us all at one location, making sure all of our info is accurate and at the same time showing off to the public what we as a business community have to offer.

Location: The Grange (Rain or Shine) Any suggestion on other locations?

Date: 6-11-11

Time: 10-4

Booth Fee Cost: $10-$15

Admission Free to the public

Advertising: Members Contacts—Social Media Sources—Real Estate Contacts—Internet events calender

More info to come. Please give us your feed back and advice for our first annual HBA trade show.

Harpswell Community Nursery School Seeks Lead Teacher

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:03:44 +0000

Harpswell Community Nursery School seeks Lead Teacher, 2 mornings a week, beginning September 2011. Experience with young children a must; degree in early childhood or related field preferred. Please email resume and cover letter to hcnsdirector@gmail.com or send by regular mail to:
Myrna Koonce, Director
Harpswell Community Nursery School
917 Harpswell Neck Road
Harpswell, ME 04079