Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Annual Dinner Award Recipients: 10/6/2026
October 6, 2026CONTACT: Jonathan Robles, Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce207-801-2566, ext. 11; jonathan@visitbarharbor.com Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Annual Dinner Award Recipients BAR HARBOR, Maine – On Thursday, October 22nd, members of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce will gather for the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Award Ceremony. During the evening’s event, the Chamber will present several awards to deserving businesses and community leaders. Awards
Oli's Trolley Doubles Charitable Giving Partners With Bar Harbor Chamber and...10/6/2026
Oli’s Trolley Doubles Charitable Giving, Partners With Bar Harbor Chamber and Bar Harbor Food Pantry to “Fill the Trolley”Owner Do Good Group reinvests summer profits into charitable contributions with a future goal of donating $1M in annual donations. BAR HARBOR, Maine (Oct. 4, 2026). As the summer season comes to a close, Oli’s Trolley and the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to launch a Month of Giving and are encouraging the Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island community to “Fill the
How to Write a Business Plan That Works in Bar Harbor's Seasonal Economy
Running a business in Hancock County means planning around rhythms that most business guides don't account for — the summer surge into Acadia National Park, the shoulder-season slowdown, and the specific financial pressures of a tourism-anchored economy. A strong business plan doesn't just tell investors what you do; it maps how your business sustains itself across the full calendar year. Here's how to build one that actually holds up.Why the Numbers Make the Case A lot of business owners treat a plan as
Why Financial Literacy Is the Skill Hancock County Business Owners Can't Afford to Skip
Financial literacy — understanding bookkeeping, financial statements, taxes, and cash flow — is one of the most direct predictors of small business survival. The numbers behind this are hard to ignore: nearly half of small business owners say they've lost at least $10,000 in profits due to low financial literacy, and 13% believe they've missed out on $500,000 or more. For business owners in Bar Harbor and across Hancock County, where seasonal swings make financial timing everything, knowing your numbers
Your Sales Pitch Has 45 Seconds: How Bar Harbor Businesses Can Make Them Count
The most effective sales pitch is short, buyer-focused, and built around a single clear value — not a tour of everything your business does. For small businesses in Hancock County, where a compressed tourism season means every conversation with a potential client, buyer, or booking contact carries real stakes, a sharp pitch is a measurable competitive advantage.The Logline Problem Most buyers form an impression before you finish your opening. Research tracked by Harvard Business Review shows that buyers
