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2022 Belfast Regional Job & Resource Fair

Posted on April 4, 2022

Opportunity for job seekers and employers at the Belfast Regional Job & Resource Fair!

Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 10am – 2pm @ The University of Maine – Hutchinson Center, 80 Belmont Ave. Belfast ME 04915

Employers interested in hiring are invited to attend this event. Tables & chairs will be provided, and employers are welcome to set up 9 a.m. The event is free to employers, but reservations are required! Please register and reserve your spot by emailing David Grima at the Maine Department of Labor: david.m.grima@maine.gov

Starting at 10 am, anyone looking for work is welcome this free event. Laid off workers from the Penobscot McCrum factory are being invited, but anyone looking for employment in the region is welcome to attend. There is plenty of parking and we are expecting a variety of job opportunities. While not a complete list, we anticipate the following employers to be in attendance: Mathews Brothers, Robbins Lumber, Waldo County General Hospital, Viking Lumber, Ferraiolo Construction, C&L Aviation, RSU 71, Sweetser, Delvino’s, Front Street Pub, and many more. There are positions open in many different fields, please come check it out!

In addition to job opportunities, this event will also provide information and resources on Rent Relief, Fuel Assistance, Job Training, and Emergency Services. Waldo Community Action Partners, Goodwill Workforce Solutions and the Maine Career Center will be on site to provide information about available programs and resources.

Event hosted by Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Belfast, Maine Department of Labor Career Center, The University of Maine Hutchinson Center, Goodwill Workforce Solutions. For more information, please call the Belfast Area Chamber at 207-338-5900.

DHS and DOL to Supplement the H-2B Cap with Additional Visas

Posted on April 1, 2022
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of Legislative Affairs
 
DHS and DOL to Supplement the H-2B Cap with Additional Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022

Departments to add additional visas and significant worker protections

WASHINGTON —The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the forthcoming publication of a joint temporary final rule to make available an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. These visas will be set aside for U.S. employers seeking to employ additional workers on or after April 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2022.

“Informed by current demand in the labor market, today we are announcing the availability of an additional 35,000 H-2B visas that will help to support American businesses and expand legal pathways for workers seeking to come to the United States,” said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “Recognizing the importance of strong worker protections, we will apply greater scrutiny to those employers who have a record of violating obligations to their workers and the H-2B program.”

The supplemental H-2B visa allocation consists of 23,500 visas available to returning workers, who received an H-2B visa or were otherwise granted H-2B status, during one of the last three fiscal years. The remaining 11,500 visas, which are exempt from the returning worker requirement, are reserved for nationals of Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

The H-2B program permits employers to temporarily hire noncitizens to perform nonagricultural labor or services in the United States. The employment must be for a limited period of time, such as a one-time occurrence, seasonal, or intermittent need. Employers seeking to hire H-2B workers must take a series of steps to test the U.S. labor market. They must provide certification from the Department of Labor that proves there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work for which they seek a prospective foreign worker, and that employing the H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.

In January 2022, the Departments announced the availability of 20,000 additional H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. Additional details about how the supplemental allocation will be implemented, including the worker protections, will be provided in the forthcoming temporary final rule.

(Received respectfully by Rob McCann, Office of Congressman Golden (ME2) )

Newsletter – March 31, 2002

Posted on March 31, 2022

In This Issue: Principle 6 Conference with Belfast Co-op, Hamilton Marine Open House Sale, Open Mic Cabaret at Belfast Maskers, The Cinderella Project of Maine, Taste of Italy & Wine Pairing at Bell The Cat, Inc., Renewal Class with Diana Maria Chapin, Healer at Penobscot Bay Coaching, Medicare 101 with Allen Insurance and Financial, (Online) Helping to Calm Strong Emotions with Nonviolent Communication with The University of Maine Hutchinson Center, and much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from Searsport Shores Oceanfront Campground via Maine Maple Weekend. News from Belfast, Waldo County, and Beyond!

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Newsletter – March 24, 2022

Posted on March 24, 2022

In This Issue: Last Day to Vote in the Waldo County Best of the Best, Hamlin’s Marine Belfast Freshwater Boat Show, Family Fun Night at Kids Unplugged, Veterans Law Class with RSU#3 Adult Education, Principle 6 Conference with Belfast Co-op, Open House Sale at Hamilton Marine, Marketing Workshops with Blueberry Broadcasting, Medicare 101 Zoom with Allen Insurance and Financial, and much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from Out on a Whimsey Toys. News from Belfast, Waldo County, and Beyond!

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Newsletter – March 17, 2022

Posted on March 17, 2022

In This Issue: Last Week of Voting for the Best of the Best of Waldo County with VillageSoup – Republican Journal, Save the Date for the Waldo County Small Business Conference, Sponsor Keeping Belfast Maine Beautiful, From Dublin to Donetsk – Ukraine Fundraiser at Rio’s Spiked Café, Ale Trail in Belfast with Maine Celtic Celebration, Nautilus, Rollie’s Bar & Grill and The Front Street Pub, Maritime Farms‘ St. Patrick’s Day Giveaway, Irish Music and Food at Whale’s Tooth Pub, The Club Marina and Bar reopening, Last Weekend for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at the Belfast Maskers, Community Knit-a-thon at St Margaret’s Belfast, Belfast Community Works‘ Repair Cafe, Low Cost Rabies Clinic with Waldo County Pet Food Pantry, DownEast Auctions March event, Cornerspring Montessori Middle School Open House, Hamlin’s Marine Belfast Freshwater Boat Show, Family Fun Night at Kids Unplugged, Veterans Law Class with Tyler Hadyniak of Mailloux and Marden P.A., Breaking Down Chaturanga at Ananda Yoga & Wellness, Principle 6 Conference with Belfast Co-op, Marketing Workshops with Blueberry Broadcasting, Dennis Raleigh Antiques and Pumpkin Patch Antiques re-opening, and so much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from Splendiferous Sweet Shoppe. News from Belfast, Waldo County, and Beyond!

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Newsletter – March 10, 2022

Posted on March 10, 2022

In This Issue: March Business After Hours at Belfast Curling Club, Best of the Best of Waldo County Voting with VillageSoup – Republican Journal, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at Belfast Maskers, Live Music with Muskeag at Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company, Seed Starting Workshop through Marsh River Cooperative, Reflexology for Self Care with Ananda Yoga & Wellness, New England Boiled Dinner Take-Out at Searsport First Congregational Church, Virtual Captain’s Quarters with Sail, Power and Steam Museum, Community Knit-a-thon at St Margaret’s Belfast, True North Screening at The Colonial Theatre, Low-Cost Rabies Clinic at Waldo County Pet Food Pantry, Hamlin’s Marine Belfast Freshwater Boat Show, The Cinderella Project of Maine coming in April, as well as opening day for Dennis Raleigh Antiques and Pumpkin Patch Antiques and much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from Fiddlehead Artisan Supply. News from Belfast, Waldo County, and Beyond!

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Newsletter – March 3, 2022

Posted on March 3, 2022

In This Issue: March Business After Hours at Belfast Curling Club, Best of the Best of Waldo County Ballot from VillageSoup – Republican Journal, Trivia Night with Penobscot Marine Museum, Boiled Dinner Take-out at Searsport First Congregational Church, The Cinderella Project of Maine coming in April, and much more!

This week’s cover photo comes to you from Mainely Gallery & Studio. News from Belfast, Waldo County, and Beyond!

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MEMBERS – 2022 Magazine Directory & Grid Review

Posted on February 25, 2022

Don’t miss your chance to review your draft business listing in the upcoming 2022 issue of Belfast: The Bay And Beyond, the Chamber’s annual regional guide!

Chamber Members can click the following links and email Scott at ChamberOffice@BelfastMaine.org if you have any corrections to make to your business information and offerings.

Deadline for corrections: Wednesday, March 2nd, by 12pm

Click here for the Food & Dining Grid / Accommodations Grid

Click here for the Business Directory

Your business information for our annual magazine comes directly from our Business Directory at BelfastMaine.org, powered by ChamberMaster/GrowthZone. You can log in to the Chamber Member portal at any time and update your information, add photos, videos, post job listings, events, hot deals, and more! To log in, visit belfastmaine.org/members/member-website-login. To reset or request a new log in for your business, email ChamberOffice@belfastmaine.org