Ways to Become a Business Member

Thank You to Our Generous Business Supporters!

The Seal Cove Auto Museum is dedicated to fostering a community around the preservation and education about the early automobile and its impact on people and society. We achieve this through our world-class collection of Brass Era vehicles, concerted community outreach and programs, as well as partnerships with other organizations.

To partner with the Museum, contact Executive Director Mike Staggs at mike@sealcoveautomuseum.org or 207-244-9242 to discuss.

Here are our business membership options:

Bronze Business Member — $500

Benefits include:

  • Logo display in the Museum lobby as a community supporter

  • 4 complimentary guest passes to the Museum

  • Subscription to the Museum’s digital newsletter

  • 10% discount on Museum facility rentals

Silver Business Member — $1,000

Benefits include all Bronze benefits, plus:

  • 8 complimentary guest passes to the Museum

  • 1 free use of the Museum’s facility for a business meeting or small event (up to 2 hours)

  • Social media spotlight as a Silver Business Member

  • 15% discount on additional facility rentals

Gold Business Member — $2,500

Benefits include all Silver benefits, plus:

  • 12 complimentary guest passes to the Museum

  • 2 free uses of the Museum’s facility per year (up to 2 hours each)

  • Prominent logo recognition on event programs and signage

  • Verbal recognition during major Museum events

  • 20% discount on additional facility rentals

Platinum Business Member — $5,000

Benefits include all Gold benefits, plus:

  • 20 complimentary guest passes to the Museum

  • Unlimited use of the Museum’s facility for business meetings (subject to scheduling)

  • Premier logo placement on the Museum’s website, lobby display, and printed materials

  • Opportunity to co-host a Museum event or Cars & Coffee in collaboration with staff

  • Private guided tour of the Museum for up to 10 guests led by the Executive Director

Join As a Business Member

Membership Application Fields:

  • Name

  • Business Name

  • Address

  • Email

  • Option to receive email updates from the Seal Cove Auto Museum

  • Membership Level

  • Membership Total

  • Additional information: Let us know how we can mutually support your business.

Example: Dropping off brochures at your business, offering a group tour for your employees, etc.

Our Business Supporters
Acadia Shops
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The Acadia Shops, located Mount Desert Island, Maine, offer a broad selection of quality products, from hiking boots to the best Maine Crafted products. Their primary goal is to provide a high level of service. The Acadia Shops include: The Acadia Shop, Acadia Country Store, Acadia Outdoors, Acadia Park Co., Island Trading Co., Acadia on West, and Best of Bar Harbor in Bar Harbor; and The Quietside Shop in Southwest Harbor.

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Ann’s Point Inn
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Ann’s Point Inn is a luxurious AAA four-diamond contemporary B&B on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island, secluded and romantic yet close to beautiful Acadia National Park and the towns of Bass Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Bar Harbor, Maine.

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Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
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Founded in 1887, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is a true community bank offering a full range of financial services for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Operating more than 50 locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, the bank works hard to support the unique people and culture in northern New England. The company values community service, both to raise funds for worthy causes and to foster a spirit of teamwork and a special sense of place in our communities. Employees volunteer hundreds of hours as members of local nonprofit boards, as coaches of youth teams, and as participants in community events. Seal Cove Auto Museum is honored to thank BHB&T as a key sponsor and supporter

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Bar Harbor Savings & Loan
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Though small, Bar Harbor Savings & Loan is proud to say that a large percentage of their profits are donated to local nonprofits, including the Seal Cove Auto Museum. In addition to offering both traditional and modern banking products and services, they have made the commitment to support the well-being of communities by contributing their time and talents and by financially supporting nonprofit organizations in the area.

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Dead River Company
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A family-owned company founded in 1909, Dead River Company now has over 75 years of experience in the fuel oil and propane business. While their size ensures a reliable supply of petroleum products for customers, it’s how they deliver their services and support their communities that matters most.

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First National Bank
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First National Bank (formerly The First, N.A.), was established in 1864 and now has 16 branches along Maine’s coast from Wiscasset to Calais and one inland branch in Bangor. With a strong coastal presence, the Bank is well positioned to take advantage of the mix of both new and traditional industries and the growth generally seen in Maine’s coastal counties. First National Wealth Management offers services including: Trust and Estate Administration, Investment Management, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Custody Safekeeping accounts.

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Gordius Garage
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Owned and operated by Al Gordius, Gordius Garage is an automotive repair shop dealing in all aspects of maintenance and repairs, tires, batteries and much more.

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Liz Cutler
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Liz Cutler is a Bar Harbor-based artist and a founding member of ArtWaves, a community art center and learning space. She has been a collaborating Artist at MDI Biological Lab through Art in Public Spaces.

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Machias Savings Bank 
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Machias Savings Bank has been fostering long-lasting customer relationships throughout Maine since 1869. As one of the oldest and most firmly established community banks in Maine, Machias Savings Bank attributes its success to providing exceptional customer service while staying true to their small town roots.

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Rotary International
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The mission of the Bar Harbor (MDI) Rotary Club is to bring together a diverse group of business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and build goodwill and peace in the community and the world. The Club supports many area nonprofits.

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Scenic Flights Acadia
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Scenic Flights of Acadia is a locally owned and family-operated business offering unforgettable aerial tours of Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park, and the surrounding Downeast Maine coastline.

For more than 15 years, Scenic Flights of Acadia has been sharing the beauty of the region from above, offering private flights with a dedicated pilot for each booking. Guests can choose from a variety of scenic experiences, ranging from shorter tours of Acadia’s coastline to extended excursions featuring historic lighthouses, offshore islands, and the rugged Maine coast.

Whether discovering Acadia for the first time or experiencing familiar landscapes from a new perspective, Scenic Flights of Acadia offers a memorable way to appreciate the natural beauty of Maine.

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