Rock Coast Entrepreneurs

09/17/2026

🌅 TODAY IS THE DAY! ☕️

Start your Thursday with Rock Coast Entrepreneurs!

Join us TODAY from 8:00–9:30 AM at the UMA Rockland Center as we welcome Jim Bowers, CPA for our September Sunrise Seminar.

Jim has been practicing as a CPA since 1983 and will lead a practical conversation about accounting for your business — whether you’re just getting started, running an established company, or planning for what’s next.

☕ Breakfast & coffee provided
🤝 Connect with Midcoast business owners & professionals
📈 Practical information you can actually use
🌅 And yes… we got up early too. That’s why there’s coffee.

📍 UMA Rockland Center
91 Camden Street, Rockland
⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM

Didn’t RSVP? Come join us anyway — we’d love to have you!

CONNECT. LEARN. GROW.

09/02/2026

📰 WE’RE IN THE PENBAY PILOT!

We’re excited to see our September Sunrise Seminar featured in the PenBay Pilot!

Rock Coast Entrepreneurs is pleased to welcome Jim Bowers, CPA as our featured speaker on Thursday, September 17 for a practical conversation about accounting for your business.

Whether you’re just getting started, running an established business, or planning for what’s next, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and start your morning alongside other Midcoast business owners and professionals.

☕ Breakfast & coffee provided
🤝 Networking with local business owners & professionals
📈 Practical business education
🌅 And yes… it’s early. That’s why we have coffee!

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM
📍 UMA Rockland Center
91 Camden Street, Rockland

📩 READY TO JOIN US?

RSVP at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or simply message us right here on Facebook!

Check out the PenBay Pilot article we’re sharing below 👇
https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/jim-bowers-speak-rock-coast-entrepreneurs-september-sunrise-seminar/273754
CONNECT. LEARN. GROW.

ROCKLAND — Rock Coast Entrepreneurs will welcome longtime Certified Public Accountant Jim Bowers as the featured speaker for its next Sunrise Seminar, Thursday, Sept. 17, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the UMA Rockland Center, 91 Camden Street, in Rockland. Bowers, who has been practicing as a CPA since ...

08/31/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Maine State Credit Union!

We were excited to celebrate with our friends and fellow Rock Coast Entrepreneurs member, Maine State Credit Union, at the ribbon cutting for their new Belfast office last week!

Several members of the RCE community were there to help mark this exciting milestone and welcome Maine State Credit Union to their new location. It’s always great to see our members growing, investing in our communities, and creating new opportunities here in Midcoast Maine.

Congratulations to the entire Maine State Credit Union team on this exciting next chapter! 👏

This is what Rock Coast Entrepreneurs is all about — supporting one another and building a stronger local business community.

CONNECT. LEARN. GROW.

What a wonderful way to begin our next chapter in Belfast! 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ribbon cutting and stopped by during our first week. We’re excited to officially be part of this incredible community and look forward to building meaningful relationships, supporting local organizations, and serving our neighbors for years to come.

08/24/2026

Rock Coast Entrepreneurs is excited to welcome Jim Bowers, CPA for our next Sunrise Seminar on Thursday, September 17 from 8:00–9:30 AM at the UMA Rockland Center.

Jim has been practicing as a CPA since 1983, and he'll be joining us for a practical conversation about accounting for your business — an important topic whether you're starting something new, running an established company, or thinking about what's next.

☕ Breakfast & coffee provided
🤝 Networking with Midcoast business owners & professionals
📈 Practical business education
🌅 And yes… we're making you get up early. We'll provide the coffee.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM
📍 UMA Rockland Center
91 Camden Street, Rockland

📩 READY TO JOIN US? RSVP TODAY!

Email [email protected] or simply message us here on Facebook to let us know you're coming.

Rock Coast Entrepreneurs is about bringing our local business community together to CONNECT. LEARN. GROW.

Tag a fellow business owner who should join us!

🌐 rockcoastentrepreneurs.com

02/19/2026

You are missing out if your business or organization hasn't signed up for this great event! Plenty of choices of your strategic spot in the showcase!

If you are a consumer or a job seeker - this event is just as important to you! Save the date!

Big Update - Momentum keeps building.

Here’s the updated list of businesses and organizations already registered for the 2026 PenBay Showcase & Job Fair on March 25th at the Samoset Resort:

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District

Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce

Rockland Rotary

North Atlantic Blues Festival

Maine State Credit Union

Midcoast Habitat for Humanity

Bayview Financial

Schooner Olad & Cutter Owl

Maritime Energy

Edward Jones

Penobscot Bay YMCA

The Tailored Closet & PremierGarage

Automaster Collision Center

Area Interfaith Outreach (AIO)

Merryspring Nature Center

Ardiah

Haskell's Water Treatment

MaineHealth

Horch Roofing

Allen Insurance and Financial

Quirk Auto Group

Penobscot Bay YMCA Community Health Promotion / PBCHP coalition

Coastal Recovery Community Center

Herring Gut Coastal Science Center

Tides to Pines Vacation Rentals

This is what regional collaboration looks like — finance, healthcare, nonprofits, trades, tourism, conservation, community service, hiring employers, and business leaders all under one roof.

If your organization wants to:
• Be seen by the Midcoast community
• Connect with job seekers
• Build meaningful partnerships
• Strengthen your regional presence

Now is the time to secure your booth.

The event is approaching quickly, and registrations continue to come in.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAAsBMErYqYoVjGUDPl99qtENXxciDLeNycEduZM433nSLQA/viewform

Tag a business that should be part of this list.
Share this post to help us fill the room.

March 25th is coming fast — let’s make this the strongest PenBay Showcase yet.

02/11/2026

Wow this is amazing! What a wonderful project…who do you know who needs a new roof that is in need? Please share and let’s help spread the word about this very generous project!

The Rainbow Initiative is back — and now accepting nominations for 2026!

At Horch Roofing, we believe in taking care of people. Through our Rainbow Initiative, we donate a roof to a deserving family or organization in our community who could use a helping hand.

Know someone who could truly benefit from a new roof? Maybe a neighbor, a local nonprofit, or a family going through a tough season? We want to hear their story.

Nominations for 2026 are officially OPEN.
👉 Submit a nomination today and help us spread a little hope, color, and care where it’s needed most.

https://horchroofing.com/rainbow-initiative/

Share, share, share - Because when our community is strong, we all rise together.

11/18/2025

We keep hearing the same thing:

“I’m too busy.”
“I don’t have time to network.”
“A fire drill came up at work.”

Meanwhile, our calendars stay packed… but our networks stay small.

Earlier this month, Rock Coast Entrepreneurs dug into why networking is NOT dead and why it’s actually essential for small business owners, professionals, and community leaders—especially here in Midcoast Maine.

And this week, you’ve got two chances to “Get Your Networking On”:

👉 Wednesday @ 5:00 PM

PenBay Collaboration – Business After Hours
📍 Villager Cafe, 25 Mechanic St, Camden, ME

Join local small business owners, community leaders, and the Maine Women’s Network as we pack the Villager Cafe to support a great local business, make new connections, and strengthen the small business community.

👉 Thursday @ 8:00 AM

Rock Coast Entrepreneurs Bi-Monthly Meeting
📍 URock, 91 Camden St, Suite 402, Rockland

If you’ve been saying, “I really should get out and meet more people,” this is your week. Don’t wait for the “busy season” to calm down—it never does.
Instead, start building a war chest of awesome people in our community: collaborators, referral partners, mentors… maybe even a future best friend.

✅ Join us Wednesday night at 5 PM at Villager Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D29uikhjw/

✅ Then Thursday morning at 8 AM with Rock Coast Entrepreneurs: https://www.facebook.com/share/1aa2RpGGDs/

Come get your network on. You’ll be glad you did.

Send a message to learn more

11/17/2025

🎙️ Entrepreneur’s Hour Update 🎙️
Chris will be taking a short break from the mic as we head into the holiday season and the final year-end push for so many entrepreneurs. That means there will be no new shows through the end of 2025.

But don’t worry — we’ll be back in Winter 2026, and we’re already accepting guests for the next season! 💼🔥
If you’re a local entrepreneur with a story to tell, a lesson to share, or a business to spotlight… send us a message and let’s get you on the calendar.

✅ In the meantime, catch up on past episodes, like and subscribe to the channel, and get inspired by the amazing guests who’ve already joined us:
📺 https://www.youtube.com/

Thanks for supporting small business stories — the Maine way. ❤️

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11/17/2025

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11/17/2025

🚨 New Episode Drop! 🎙️
Season 2, Episode 7 of Entrepreneur’s Hour is now live on YouTube!

Last week, Chris sat down with Laurie Boyer, owner of Sweet Peas Family Consignment, and her story is nothing short of inspiring.

From taking over a small shop in 2012 to building a powerhouse with 3,700+ consignors and a mission that gives back locally and globally — Laurie shares the highs, the hard work, and the heart behind it all.

🎯 Attention Angel Investors: Laurie has BIG plans for expansion. Don’t miss her call for support in the final segment!

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/69hvzDkI5ko

In this inspiring episode of Entrepreneur’s Hour, host Chris Austin sits down with Laurie Boyer, owner of Sweet Peas Family Consignment in Rockland, Maine. L...