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We've got answers to common—and not-so-common—relocation questions.

Business Relocation Information and Assistance Programs

RELOCATION PACKAGE, $10.50 PLUS SHIPPING Our Relocation Package has extensive information on economic and employment statistics, employment services, climate, state agencies, town offices, transportation services, media, community organizations, religious organizations, educational institutions, and several brochures from our business members. Includes a copy of the Maine Discovery Coast Magazine.

Participating Relocation Package Members:

Bartlett Woods Retirement Community
207-594-2745
www.bartlettwoods.com

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Town and Country
207-594-4455
207-236-4777
www.tcreal.com

Camden National Bank
207-594-2101
www.camdennational.com

Kalloch Fuel Service
207-594-5595
www.webberenergy.com

Maritime Energy
207-594-4487
www.maritimeenergy.com

Below are some regional facts and figures for you to mull over while awaiting your relocation package:

The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce serves the areas of Cushing, Friendship, Matinicus, Monhegan Island, North Haven, Owls Head, Rockland, St. George, South Thomaston, Thomaston, Union, Vinalhaven, Warren, Waldoboro and Washington.

The area code for all of Maine is 207.

Special recognition. Rockland: "50th Best Small Town in America." Source: Norman Crampton, America's 100 Best Small Towns, 1995, 2002.

Mileage to Rockland from:

Augusta—42 miles
Bangor—61 miles
Boston MA—189 miles
Camden—8 miles
New York NY—375 miles
Philadelphia PA—480 miles
Portland—82 miles

State Visitor Information:
Maine Tourism Association, 207-623-0363 or 888-624-6345.

Employment services:

All-4-U, 207-594-1900
Atwork Personnel Services, 207-594-3033
CareerCenter, 207-594-9576
Goodwill Employment Services, 207-596-7915
Kelly Services, 207-623-1118, 800-640-1118
Manpower, 207-594-7910
Seasoned Workforce, Dave Tomm (employment services for workers over 50 years of age, 207-594-5569
Unemployment, 207-596-4380

Secretary of State: Motor Vehicle Registry, Rt. 1, Thomaston; 207-596-2255.

Community Information Hot Line: First Call, Knox County, 800-585-1605 (in state), or 207-594-1605.

Retirement Communities: Bartlett Woods, 20 Bartlett Drive, Rockland ME 04841; 207-594-2745 & Methodist Conference Home, 46 Summer St., Rockland, ME 04841; 207-596-6477 & Homeshare, Inc., P.O. Box 389, 641 St. George Rd., South Thomaston, ME 04858; 207-354-7077 or 800-876-8418

Mental Health Care: Janus Supportive Living Services, d/b/a Washington Manor, 276 Razorville Rd., Washington ME 04574; 207-845-2231.

UPCOMING EVENT...
Maine Home + Design Show
June 30 - July 1, 2012
Location: Fields at Camden Hills, Rockport in a 30,000 square foot clearspan frame tent. Takes place from June 30th, Saturday, (10am-5pm) & July 1, Sunday (10am-4pm). The MH+D Show is a trade show of over 140 custom home, lighting, landscaping, design, and craftsmen businesses from across the state. With a new home in Rockport and a renewed committment to bringing in a high value, ready to buy, customer through expanded marketing and outreach, this is a show you can't afford to miss! Pricing: general booths are $795 and an Art Booth is $895. All booths are 8×10 and come with pipe and drape, one 6 ft. table and two chairs (if requested). An art booth is specially constructed with three wooden walls for an art gallery or business to hang art, products, or other items from. It is painted as well. All assembly is included in the cost, except for actually hanging the items. 10 tickets at no charge for each exhibitor, to hand out to their most value customers. AIA Pavilion with 20 of the state's leading architects showcasing their work. To learn more contact: Leanne Ouimet or Courtney Odgen at Maine Home+Design, 207-772-3373; Dan Bookham or Shari Closter at the Penobscot Bay Chamber, 207-596-0376.