The members of the Camden Downtown Business Group (CDBG) have voted to change the organization’s name to the Camden Area Business Group (CABG). The name change better reflects the organization’s focus on regional economic development activities.

“For over 30 years, the CDBG has been promoting Camden as an exciting place to live, work, and shop year-round. Our new name is more reflective of our members and all that the Camden area has to offer,” said Erick Anderson, CABG president, in a news release.

As a member-based organization, the biggest portion of dues goes to marketing efforts to promote Camden as a premiere, year-round, tourist destination. The Group’s marketing efforts include the website CamdenMaineExperience.com; Facebook page CamdenMaineExperience, and a long-term PR program.

The CABG works with members of the business community and the Town of Camden to encourage cooperation and leadership, creating a positive downtown image and strengthening and expanding the economic base of Camden for residents and businesses alike, the release said.

All businesses located in Camden or the adjacent towns of Lincolnville, Hope and Rockport, are invited to join the Camden Area Business Group. Annual dues are $200 ($150 for nonprofits). The group meets monthly on the third Thursday at the Lord Camden Inn.

For more information or to join the Camden Area Business Group, email join@CamdenMaineExperience.com or visit www.CamdenMaineExperience.com.