The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our new 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Advisory Board Members. The Chamber held its first full meeting Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Chamber offices in Boothbay Harbor.

“I’m pleased to acknowledge the new board of directors and advisory board members that will be joining the Chamber,” said acting Chamber president Douglas Goldhirsch. “Each new board and advisory board member exemplifies our region’s diverse, innovative, and prosperous business community. Together, we will work towards making the Boothbay and MidCoast Region of Maine a great place to do business.”

Congratulations and thanks to the new board of directors: Evelyn, Andrews, AOS 98 Schools; James Shive, Hannaford Brothers; Troy Sawyer, Colby & Gale; Joanna Breen, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library; Alyssa Allen, MidCoast Hospitality Group; Charles Bamberg, Charles E. Bamberg Associates; Jason Denby, Spruce Point Inn; and Kristen Lewis, G4S. Board members continuing terms: Douglas Goldhirsch, Southport Island Marine; Bob Drury, St. Andrews Village; Ramsey Lafayette, Lafayette Hotels; Nick Ullo, Boothbay Region Land Trust/Footbridge Brewery; Ben Rankins, Boothbay Harbor Embroidery; and Roger Ferrell, Anchor Church.

Congratulations and thanks to new advisory board members Deborah Bronk and Valerie Young, Bigelow Labs. Continuing advisory board members: Art Lamothe, attorney; William Royall, Maine Millstones; Dorothy Ferrell, retired lobbyist; Alan Hinsey, LCI Fiber Optics; Angelo DiGiulian, retired; Audrey Miller, Cottage Connections; Ted Perkins, Hammond Lumber; Scott Larson, MidCoast Hospitality Group; Laura Honey, retired; Lisa Walby, Spruce Point Inn; and Kris Ward, volunteer.

The Chamber looks forward to this new expertise and enthusiasm to help further the interests of our local business community and economic development efforts.